Heroes of the SDPD

 

Ted Kasinak, Sharon Amos-Newberry, Sam Cater and Robert Robb were presented the Medal of Valor on the 13th Feb 1979. 

Others that received commendations from the council were: SWAT Leader Sgt James McFadden, Micheal Blakely, Dennis Christensen and David Bridgeman. 

Detective negotiators Paul Olson and Chester Thurston were also given a special commendation for their efforts in convincing her to surrender.