Detective Michael Dye has been named the Port of San Diego's 2013 Harbor Police Officer of the Year, earning the department's highest honor for his role in several prominent cases.
Detective Dye had an extremely productive year. He helped apprehend individuals in hotel room burglaries and thefts at the San Diego International Airport. His investigations resulted in convictions and the return of several thousands of dollars' worth of property.
Dye was also instrumental in helping federal prosecutors convict two suspects in a human trafficking ring, which led to the freeing of an underage female.
"Michael Dye has distinguished himself from among many talented men and women who serve in the Harbor Police Department," said Harbor Police Chief John Bolduc. "This well-deserved honor speaks to Detective Dye's diligence and competence in his field."
Dye has been a San Diego Harbor Police Officer for seven years. His contributions include auto and boat patrol and work at the airport. Since September 2010, Detective Dye has been assigned to the Investigations Unit serving as a background investigator, crisis negotiator, weapons training unit instructor, and terrorism liaison officer.
Detective Dye was formally recognized at the at the 22nd Annual San Diego Police Officer's Association "Peace Officer of the Year" Award Ceremony on April 19, 2013.
About the Harbor Police
The San Diego Harbor Police is the law enforcement arm of the Port of San Diego. The department provides law enforcement, marine fire-fighting services, airport services, public safety and Homeland Security throughout the Port tidelands and San Diego Bay. Harbor Police Officers also patrol San Diego International Airport under contract with the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority.
About the Port:
The Port of San Diego is the fourth largest of the 11 ports in California. It was created by the state legislature in 1962. Since then, it has invested millions of dollars in public improvements in its five member cities – Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego.
The port oversees two maritime cargo terminals, two cruise ship terminals, 20 public parks, the Harbor Police Department and the leases of more than 600 tenant and sub tenant businesses around San Diego Bay.
The Port of San Diego is an economic engine, an environmental steward of San Diego Bay and the surrounding tidelands, and a provider of community services and public safety.