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2 longtime Apache Junction Police Department employees retiring
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“It’s difficult to lose solid, loyal and dedicated employees such as these. These retirements will create a void that can’t readily be filled."”
Apache Junction Police Chief Thomas E. Kelly
Independent Newsmedia
Two of Apache Junction Police Department’s long-time employees are giving themselves the gift of retirement this Christmas.
Police Telecommunications Officer Irene Carrillo and Sgt. Pat Wagner have both decided to move on to a new phase of life and will end their respective careers this year, according to a release.
“It’s difficult to lose solid, loyal and dedicated employees such as these. These retirements will create a void that can’t readily be filled," AJPD Chief Thomas E. Kelly said in the release.
Ms. Carrillo spent 30 years working as a 9-1-1 police dispatcher and began this stressful --- but rewarding --- career in 1986 in Superior, according to the release.
She then expanded this career with the offer of employment with AJPD in August 1995. During her 33-year career she has received numerous commendations and accolades for her outstanding work, the release states.
Sgt. Wagner began his career as a police officer in 1983. He worked for Scottsdale PD and Pinal County Sheriff’s Office prior to his employment with AJPD in 1991.
During his 34-year career in law enforcement, Sgt. Wagner has received several letters of commendation and multiple unit citations. In addition to his career in law enforcement he has served in the U.S. Army and Air Force National Guard and also recently retired from military service, the release states.
"Their leadership and experience have served this community well for so many years. They both have modeled a tremendous work ethic and have served as positive examples for those younger dispatchers and officers coming up behind them," Chief Kelly said in the release.
"AJPD and the City of Apache Junction were blessed to have been served by these two dedicated people. We will miss them and wish them the best in their new endeavors --- retirement," he said.
