The fourth annual civilian of the year award was presented to Lydia Arredono, a employee in the police records division since 1985.
Civilian employees are significant and vital members of the police department.
They are dispatchers, records clerks, crime prevention specialists, secretaries, and many other titles and positions. They are all dedicated to providing the best possible service to the citizens of Carlsbad. From her first day at the department 15 years ago, Lydia Arredondo has been as asset to the department. She has performed and excelled at every function in the records division including serving as acting supervisor. Her technical expertise is notable in a field which has great responsibility and is one of the least understood in any law enforcement agency.