During the month of November, Officer Mendoza once again demonstrated exceptional professionalism, leadership, and dedication to the Belleville community. On November 4th, Officer Mendoza responded to a serious hit-and-run involving an elderly victim who suffered a life-threatening leg injury. Acting quickly, he applied a tourniquet that ultimately stabilized the victim and contributed to saving his life. He then began an extensive canvass of the area, locating key surveillance footage that helped identify the suspect vehicle. His investigative work directly led to the arrest of the driver responsible for fleeing the scene.

In addition to this life-saving response, Officer Mendoza continues to set the standard for performance on his shift, consistently engaging with the community and assisting fellow officers on major investigations. His teamwork recently helped lead to the apprehension of an individual wanted for multiple vehicle burglaries.

This marks Officer Mendoza’s second nomination this year, a testament to his outstanding work ethic, commitment to public safety, and dedication to the residents of Belleville.