Pasadena Police Received Two Centurion Awards
The Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County honored the department for investigative and community efforts.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The Pasadena Police Department was recently honored with two 2026 Centurion Awards for Excellence at a ceremony held at the University of Southern California. These awards recognize the department for its significant contributions to multi-agency investigations and local community partnerships.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the importance of collaborative law enforcement and specialized treatment partnerships in addressing complex regional crime issues. By formally recognizing these efforts, the Peace Officers Association aims to reinforce successful strategies in criminal investigations and social support.
The department received two 2026 Centurion Awards, including the Excellence in Investigations: Multi-Agency award for the L.A. IMPACT task force. The total number of award categories remains undisclosed by the Peace Officers Association.
The players
Pasadena Police Department
The primary law enforcement agency responsible for public safety and criminal investigations within Pasadena.
Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
A professional organization that represents and supports law enforcement personnel across Los Angeles County.
Lt. Edgar Sanchez
A Pasadena Police officer who currently serves as the deputy director of the L.A. IMPACT task force.
Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
A community-based organization that provides addiction recovery services and treatment training programs.
The details
Group 1 of the L.A. IMPACT task force, which includes Pasadena Police Lt. Edgar Sanchez as deputy director, earned the investigative award for removing narcotics and dismantling financial networks. Additionally, the department received the Excellence in Community Partnership award for its ongoing collaborative work with the Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center.
Timeline
The Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center began operations in 1971.
The L.A. IMPACT task force was launched in July 1991.
The Centurion Awards ceremony was held on September 24, 2026.
The Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center is scheduled to hold a fundraising gala on October 10, 2026.
Legal Context
This recognition underscores the ongoing efficacy of the L.A. IMPACT task force, which coordinates multi-agency resources to disrupt regional narcotics trafficking networks. The award marks a recent performance milestone for the established task force, which has been in operation since 1991.
Residents benefit from the department's active participation in regional task forces that focus on removing narcotics from local streets. The ongoing partnership with the treatment center also expands essential recovery resources available to the local community.
The takeaway
The recognition of these collaborative efforts demonstrates how municipal agencies can enhance public safety through inter-agency cooperation and specialized social service partnerships. Such models suggest that community health and criminal investigation remain deeply interconnected.
What happens next
The Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center will hold its next fundraising gala on October 10, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on departmental recognitions and ongoing initiatives, visit the Pasadena Law Enforcement section.
More information
For the latest updates from the department, visit the Pasadena Police Department news page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
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