2014 Officer of the Year

The Omaha Police Foundation presented its 15th Annual Officer of the Year Awards Luncheon in April of 2015. Thirty-six officers and six non-sworn support personnel were recognized for their outstanding work during 2014. Purple Heart recipient Officer Sophia Jordan was selected from among the honorees as the 2014 Officer of the Year. In June of 2014, Officer Jordan was flagged down regarding a suspicious man. When Jordan got out of her cruiser to speak with the suspect, he violently attacked her, punching and stabbing her twice. Jordan fought with the suspect, and was able to kick him away so he could be subdued and arrested. Jordan was honored at the luncheon for her display of great courage and bravery in her commitment to our community and for putting her own safety in jeopardy to protect the lives of others.