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MEMORANDUM
April 11, 2011
TO Chris Zapata, City Manager
FROM Stacey Steve n, uman Resources Director
SUBJECT EMPLOYE F THE MONTH PROGRAM
The Employee of the Month Program communicates the City's appreciation for outstanding
performance. In doing so, it recognizes employees who maintain high standards of personal
conduct and make significant contributions to the workplace and community.
The employee to be recognized in April 2011 is Karen Abruscato — Crime Analyst
By copy of this memo, the employee is invited to attend the Council meeting on Tuesday, April
19, 2011 to be recognized for her achievement and service.
Attachment
cc: Karen Abruscato
Chief Adolfo Gonzales
Graham Young - Sergeant
Josie Flores -Clark — Executive Assistant
Dionisia Trejo — Mayor/Council Office
Human Resources — Office File
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Performance Recognition Program (2)
Human Resources Department
140 E. 12' Street, Suite A, National City, CA 91950-3312
619/336-4300 Fax 619/336-4303 www.nationalcityca.gov
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I nominate
City of National City
Performance Recognition Award
Nomination Form
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for the Performance Recognition Award for the following reasons:
Please state reason why your nominee should receive an award, (i.e., examples of service
beyond requirements of position, exemplary service to the public, outstanding job performance,
etc). Do not to exceed 150 total words. Please be as specific as possible when giving your
examples.
I am proud to nominate Crime Analyst Karen Abruscato for the Performance Recognition
Award for the Month for April 2011 Karen is being recognized for her energetic
approach, unique qualifications and commitment to the community.
Karen took a fresh look at the way the crime analyst provided service to its primary
customers patrol, investigations, and the administrative staff. She helped identify,
diagnose, and design changes to several flawed statistical crime data information
gathering systems while obtaining funding for needed equipment and software. This
modernization improved the accuracy and timeliness of crime analysis reporting.
Karen took ownership of the sex -offender tracking program. After discovering over 25°/0
of the City's sex registrants were in violation, she redesigned the program and worked
with the San Diego Safe Team who used the information to account for every violator.
Karen continues to review the database and notifies patrol of high risk or new violations.
Because of her efforts, the sex offender violation rate has been reduced to less than 4%.
During a recent homicide investigation, Karen completed a cutting edge cell phone tower
analysis using phone records to create a precise cell phone use timeline. Her analysis
was crucial to the successful prosecution of the suspect, who was convicted of murder.
Her analysis and testimony in a Chula Vista homicide case assisted in convicting the
suspect, who received a life sentence.
Crime Analyst Abruscato's exceptional work sets an example and continues to bring
professional recognition to the Police Department and the City of National City. Karen is
commended for her work ethic, excellence and leadership.
FORWARD COMPLETED NOMINATION TO:
Nominated by.
Signature:
National City Performance Recognition Program
Human Resources Department
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