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The SONNY HORSES 4 HEROES AWARD for JULY 2025 is presented to Sergeant Chris Bridges
Sergeant Chris Bridges
SONNY HORSES 4 HEROES is excited for our Ventura County community to nominate outstanding individuals, who represents the best in all of us. Sonny Horses 4 Heroes program, mission is to recognizing and celebrating the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and first responders. Through this program, which is part of the Sonny Horses 4 Kids initiative, we show gratitude to those who serve our communities selflessly while also fostering stronger connections between our children and the dedicated first responders of Ventura County. We invite you to help us in the selection process by nominating outstanding officers and first responders who exemplify the highest standards of service. Sonny Boy and the Sonny Horses 4 Kids team along with the senior department leaders will select one each month from the nominations to receive this distinguished honor a plaque of recognition along with the dinner at a restaurant of the recipients choice.
Sergeant Chris Bridges Award is for Dedication to Serice, Leadership & Mentorship
- Acts of Bravery: Demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of danger while protecting the community.
- Dedication to Service: Going above and beyond the call of duty to serve and assist those in need.
- Commitment to Community: Actively engaging in community programs and initiatives that strengthen relationships between first responders and citizens.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Guiding and inspiring fellow officers or first responders to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Resilience in Adversity: Overcoming significant personal or professional challenges while maintaining unwavering dedication to their duties.
- Lifesaving Actions: Playing a pivotal role in saving lives through quick thinking, exceptional skill, and decisive action.
Thanks 4 your support uniting children with law enforcement
Congratulations to Sergeant Chris Bridges as the Sonny Horses 4 Hereos Award recipient in the category of dedication to service, leadership and mentorship. Sergeant Bridges has been with Ventura PD for 12 years and has consistently gone above and beyond to strengthen connections between Law enforcement and the community he serves. As one of the advisors for the teen explorer program, sergeant Bridges has played a key role in transforming the program into a thriving opportunity for over dozens of local teens. His leadership is evident in his time and care. He devotes each week, building, engaging agendas, organizing field trips, recruiting new members, and ensuring every experience is both educational and inspiring. His commitment to mentorship is helping shape the next generation of community leaders… and this is in addition to his exceptional work within the special victims unit. Sergeant Bridges embodies what it means to serve with heart. His passion for public safety, Community rela
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July 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes recipient for Dedication to Service, Leadership and Mentorship
Sergeant Chris Bridges
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