Brian Stroud graduated from Golden West Police Academy and was hired by Tustin Police in October 2005. Brian has worked the South Area in Patrol and in August 2007, he was assigned to the Gang Unit. He is a huge Chicago Bears fan and his hobbies include boxing and weight training.

Brian Stroud has made numerous, high-quality arrests over the past month. His productivity is especially significant when you consider most of these arrests and investigations took place during Brian's scheduled days off, and were the result of his dedication and professionalism to Law Enforcement. Here are just a few of his notable achievements:

	Detective Stroud orchestrated several investigations over the past month that led to 16 felony arrests regarding numerous complaints and calls for service in the areas of Myrtle/McFadden/Alliance Street area. The effect of these arrests will be felt throughout the areas for the reminder of the summer and possibly well into the next year based on the level of activity these street terrorists were involved in.
	Detective Stroud took charge of an attempt murder investigation in which the victim was stabbed seven times during a confrontation on Alliance Avenue. He spent multiple hours on surveillance and witness/victim interviews. At the end of the three days, the suspect was apprehended and booked into OC Jail without incident. He was charged with two counts of attempted murder along with criminal street gang enhancements.
	After returning to the station from court, Detective Stroud heard a radio call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the area of Myrtle and McFadden. Eight suspects from one gang confronted two members of a rival gang. During the fight the eight suspects beat-up the two victims with brass knuckles, fists and feet. Detective Stroud decided to respond to the crime scene to see if he could assist. He was able to identify all eight suspects and led an apprehension team the following day to take all eight suspects into custody. Seven of the eight suspects were charged with Assault with a Deadly weapon and criminal street gang enhancements.
	While on foot patrol in the area of Myrtle and McFadden, Detective Stroud conducted a probation search on three known gang members. He located cocaine packaged for sales and a high capacity, 30-round, magazine for a 9mm hand gun. All three gang members were arrested, and are currently awaiting trial for the illegal drug and firearm possession.

Therefore, as a result of Police Officer Brian Stroud's tenacity and commitment to improve the quality of life for our residents, he successfully removed dangerous gang members from the streets of Tustin in order to provide a sense of safety and security. It is with great pleasure we honor Brian Stroud as the Chamber of Commerce "Officer of the Month" for July 2010.

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