Brian Gordon Named GRPS Public Safety Officer of the Year

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (GRPS) – Brian Gordon, who serves at Westwood Middle School, was named GRPS Public Safety & School Security's Officer of the Year as the department recognized officers for exemplary service during the 2025-26 school year.

The celebration was made possible through the generous support of Applied Innovation, Dean Transportation, Engineered Protection Systems (EPS), and Moss Communications.

Here is the full list of award recipients:

Achievement Award
Sgt. Faustino Garcia

Unit Award
Matthew Badger
Kristen Betts
Bert Cata
Alonzo Earley
Faustino Garcia
Taylor Harmon
Milagros Hernandez
Andrew Marcks
Jackie Martinez
Danzell Maze
Joslyn Palmer
Oscar Plesco
Tamara Robinson
Owen Sims
Sgt. Molly Vincent

Field Training Officer Unit Award
Sgt. Taylor Harmon
Lt. Christina Johnson
Sgt. Tamara Robinson
Sgt. Molly Vincent

Most Improved Award
Vincent Brewer
Derrick Cliatt
Jackson Kanneh
Alyssa Kiekover
Jackie Martinez
Joslyn Palmer
Matthew Rogers
Christopher Wood
Jolie Williams

Above and Beyond Award
Shane Adrianse
Matthew Badger
Kristen Betts
Quantes Jackson Cox
Milagros Hernandez
Andrew Marcks
Oscar Plesco
Julius Smith Jr.
Billy Wheeler-Smith Jr.

Director Award
Brian Gordon
Sgt. Taylor Harmon
Lt. Christina Johnson
Andrew Marcks
Sgt. Tamara Robinson
Julius Smith Jr.
Sgt. James Turner
Sgt. Molly Vincent
Billy Wheeler-Smith Jr.

Investigator of the Year Award
Nyjah Brown-Watson
Sgt. Taylor Harmon
Andrew Marcks
Jackie Martinez

EPS Technology Award
Nyjah Brown-Watson
Andrew Marcks
Joslyn Palmer
Harry Richards
Dartanius Scott
Julius Smith Jr.
Billy Wheeler-Smith Jr.
Sgt. Molly Vincent

Visionary Award
Nyjah Brown-Watson
Cinovia Buchanan
Milagros Hernandez
Lt. Christina Johnson
Billy Wheeler-Smith Jr.
Sgt. Molly Vincent

Officer of the Year
Brian Gordon

Dedicated Service Award
Applied Innovation
Dean Transportation
Engineered Protection Systems (EPS)
Moss Communications

Chief of Staff Appreciation Award
Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby