<\/a><\/p>\nAbout Cincinnati Police Officer Sonny Kim<\/p>\n
Officer Kim, age 48, grew up in Chicago and moved to Cincinnati in 1986 to attend classes at the University of Cincinnati. He was appointed as a Recruit of the Cincinnati Police Department and assigned to the Police Academy in December 1987.<\/p>\n
Officer Kim was promoted to the rank of Police Officer in May 1988 after graduating from the Academy. After graduation he was assigned to District 4 and was transferred to District 2 in 1989. He had worked in District 2 for the past 26 years.<\/p>\n
Officer Kim received 22 commendations during his exemplary career, most recently receiving the Department Award for Exemplary Conduct Award and the Safe Driving Award in 2013. \nBelow is his full list of commendations:<\/p>\n
1989: \u201cCommended for self generated initiative and aggressive patrol techniques.\u201d Lt. Anomann<\/p>\n
10\/8\/89: \u201cCommend you for your rapid response and professional action, in which you were able to apprehend a stabbing suspect with weapon in hand.\u201d From William Miller<\/p>\n
3\/15\/90: \u201cCommended for dedication and initiative which resulted in not one but 15 aggravated burglary offenses being closed.\u201d Chief Whalen<\/p>\n
2\/5\/93: \u201cThank you very much for your prompt attention regarding the theft of my car.\u201d From William H. Grote<\/p>\n
9\/6\/93: \u201cCommended for his dedication to duty and hard work as a member of the CART team.\u201d From Michael C. Snowden, Police Chief<\/p>\n
7\/13\/94: \u201cCommended for peacefully negotiating with a man who barricaded himself in building on Montgomery Road.\u201d From Lt. Col. Bruce Knox, Patrol Bureau Commander<\/p>\n
1\/12\/95: \u201cThanks for display and dedication, and no sick time in devotion to serving the public.\u201d<\/p>\n
6\/16\/95: \u201cOfficial Commedation and thanks for efforts in fifteen hour search for escaped felons Elam and Michaels on 6\/9\/95.\u201d From Lt. Colonel Bruce H. Knox<\/p>\n
7\/10\/95: \u201cThanks for courteous and professional assistance locating elderly mother.\u201d From Barbara Homlar (11 Weebetook Lane)<\/p>\n
1\/10\/96: \u201cCommendation for unselfish and dedicated service during the January 1996 blizzard.\u201d From Capt. Daniel J. McDonald<\/p>\n
1\/22\/96: \u201cCommendations for your dedication and determination to duty which assisted us brining an investigation to a successful conclusion.\u201d From Daniel J. McDonald \u2013 D-2 Com.<\/p>\n
11\/4\/96: \u201cThanks for privilege of participating in the Civilian Ride Program.\u201d From Rory d\u2019Eon<\/p>\n
10\/9\/96: \u201cCommendations for receiving the Top Gun Award.\u201d From Sgt. Douglas C. Ventre<\/p>\n
8\/11\/97: \u201cChief\u2019s commendation for keen observations and professionalism in taking charge of a potentially fatal\/suicidal situation.\u201d From Michael C. Snowden, Police Chief<\/p>\n
10\/31\/97: \u201cCommendation for assistance in locating a wanted person who had eluded police officers. The teamwork and diligence are in the highest traditions of the CPD.\u201d From Captain James T. Smith<\/p>\n
4\/21\/98: \u201cThank you for your assistance for finding and returning her item. She is forever grateful.\u201d From Mrs. David W. Ellis<\/p>\n
12\/19\/03: \u201cCommended for the entertaining and enjoyable ride along in District 3.\u201d From Laura Chapman (NKU student)<\/p>\n
2\/24\/04: \u201cThanks for your help when my batter died on Eric near District 2.\u201d From Louise Watts<\/p>\n
9\/16\/05: \u201cThank you for your assistance with evaluating the damage to my car.\u201d From Sheral Foster<\/p>\n
9\/12\/05: \u201cThanks and commendation for the immediate action and resourcefulness you displayed during the rescue of a man who jumped from I-275 bridge.\u201d From Lt. Colonel Richard L. Junke, Police Chief (Acting)<\/p>\n
9\/16\/05: Commendation from Sheral Foster<\/p>\n
9\/30\/05: Commendation from Lt. Col. Janke<\/p>\n
5\/11\/12: \u201cThank you for being a presenter at the Community Relations Service training.\u201d Daedra Anita McGhee<\/p>\n
5\/15\/12: \u201cThank you for your personal and professional insights and perspectives that you offered.\u201d From US Dept of Justice Daedra Anita McGhee<\/p>\n
8\/25\/13: Awarded the Safe Driving Award for demonstrating safe driving habits for the previous 36 months by Sgt. Hank Ward<\/p>\n
8\/25\/13: Department Award for Exemplary Conduct by Sgt. Hank Ward<\/p>\n
Photo source:\u00a0The Enquirer\/Patrick Reddy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CINCINNATI \u2013 The City of Cincinnati is sad to announce the passing of veteran Cincinnati Police Officer Sonny Kim who was shot and killed in an exchange of gunfire with a suspect this morning. The shooting happened at about 9 a.m. near Whetsel Avenue and Roe Street in Madisonville. Police and probation officers responded to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5409,"featured_media":39527,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":[]},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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