Officer Who Helped Prevent Kidnapping Named Officer of the Year

Milpitas Police Officer Kenneth Hansen received the distinguished Chief's Special Agents Association (CSAA) Officer of the Year award on Oct. 26 at a special luncheon in Oakland.

Officer Hansen has served with the Milpitas Police Department for more than 16 years. Prior to that, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years.

One of Officer Hansen's most high-profile successes was when he arrested a suspect who attempted to kidnap a female student from Milpitas High School, and entice two others into his van. Though the suspect fled, Officer Hansen fought with him and was able to take him into custody.

The kidnapping arrest is just one of many outstanding cases Officer Hansen has helped the Milpitas Police wrap up.

"Officer Hansen received the Chief’s Special Agents Association Officer of the Year award for to his continued dedication to safeguarding the community, his continued motivation to do the best job possible, and his numerous contributions and commitment to the police department and the City of Milpitas," said Lt. Steven Petrakovitz, a public information officer for the Milpitas Police.

The CSAA is an organization of corporate executives representing the security departments of some of the largest corporations in California and the world. Every year they honor law enforcement officers whose contributions to their departments and community stand out among their peers, Petrakovitz explained.