At the August 4, 2026 City Council meeting, Police Chief Kiri Daines formally recognized Sergeant Ivette Ramirez with the department’s Citation for Excellence in Service, commending her exceptional initiative and composure during an off-duty crisis.
n the early morning hours of July 19, 2026, Sergeant Ramirez was driving home through El Paso, Texas, after completing a 12-hour shift. Near the North Piedras Street Bridge, a passerby flagged her down to report a man standing on the guardrail. Despite being off-duty and outside her jurisdiction, Sergeant Ramirez immediately stepped in, contacting emergency dispatchers and relaying critical, real-time location details.
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Her fast action enabled El Paso Police Department officers to arrive without delay and safely guide the man back over the rail.…