Antioch Police sergeant, 3 officers honored by CHP, AAA for reducing vehicle theft
Had to meet one of three criteria for multiple stolen vehicle cases
By Allen D. Payton
In a Facebook post on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, the Antioch Police Department offered, “Congratulations to Sergeant Green, Officer Marques, Officer Tanguma, and Officer Chandler for receiving the CHP 10851 award. The CHP developed the 10851 Awards Program to recognize the efforts made by CHP and allied law enforcement personnel who have met specified criteria toward the reduction of stolen vehicle crimes by making significant contributions to the recovery of stolen vehicles and the arrest of suspected car thieves.”
“We are proud of our officers who received this special recognition,” the department added.
Acting Chief Joe Vigil presented the awards.
According to AAA which participates with the CHP in granting the awards, the 10851 award gets its name from the California Vehicle Code section that prohibits vehicle theft. To qualify for the award, an officer must meet any of the following criteria within a one-year period:
- Make six separate “rolling stolen” (suspect occupied) in-custody arrests
- Recover 12 stolen vehicles, at least three of which are suspect occupied
- Develop information which results in identification of a theft ring, the arrests of at least two suspects and recovery of at least 10 vehicles.
The 10851 award consists of a pin which has been approved for law enforcement officials to wear on their uniforms. An officer or sergeant may be recognized up to 25 times, at which point they receive a gold lifetime achievement pin.
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Acting Chief Vigil & Sgt Green with his 10851 Award
