Promoting public safety is the goal of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. Whether that is done by incarcerating those who present an obvious threat to the community, finding alternative ways to help those whose violations do not pose an ongoing threat, or building community through outreach and assistance, it is what we strive to do.
For that reason, we celebrated the actions of five Pima County residents who went above and beyond to help make the community safe and healthy at the PCAO 2022 Community Safety Awards on April 28.
In an evening event at Mission Garden in Pima County, we gave recognition to:
- David Garcia, whose leadership in making his South Tucson community cleaner and safer led him to be nominated by six people who recognize what a difference he makes.
- Stileda Rose, who helped her most vulnerable neighbors to get vaccinated against COVID-19, then continued checking on them after.
- Robert Phillip Owens, who created or procured thousands of 3D-printed face shields to donate to first responders and others whose essential service to the community required protection from the virus.
- Drew Berryhill, who repaid the kindness of Dunbar Spring residents who gave his garden business new life by making their community garden cleaner and safer for families in the area to enjoy.
- Corey Saunders, who lost his life rushing to the aid of a grieving neighbor whose home was in flames and in his desperation and depression hailed gunfire at those who were trying to assist.
These acts each exemplify what it means to care about neighbors and community and how it makes such an incredible difference to take positive action when there is a need. We so appreciate all who do this and recognize and honor the incredible sacrifice it sometimes takes.