Cmdr. Daniel Roberts poses with family members, from right, sister Tricia McCulloch, wife Kim Roberts, son Owen, father Jeff Roberts. son Axel and step-mom Laurel Roberts in from of the LAPD Special Operations armored vehicle ‘BearCat. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Cmdr. Roberts’ mom Helen and Dan Newhouse join the family for a photo. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
LAPD Sgt. David Randleman, who drove ‘BearCat’ to White Rock, presents a bouquet of flowers to Kim Roberts. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
LAPD colleagues gather with Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and his young sons. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
BY MAIRE O’NEILL
maire@losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Police Department gives a retirement escort for it’s retiring officers complete with sirens and flashing lights from the police station to their home as a symbolic transition from the officer’s law enforcement life back to their private life. On Monday, March 2, despite delays due to a traffic accident on the Main Hill Road, Cmdr. Daniel Roberts was escorted to his White Rock home by many of his fellow officers. He was accompanied by his wife Kim and their two children and met at his home by his parents, sister, and in-laws as well as neighbors and family friends.
Outside his home, Cmdr. Roberts radioed in to dispatch for his ending tour of duty at which time the dispatcher broadcasted a tribute over the radio thanking him for his 16 years of service before he “signed off” for the last time. It was an honor for the Reporter to be invited to this momentous occasion.
Earlier in the day, colleagues gathered for a celebratory luncheon at the department.
Axel Roberts giggles with dad during a luncheon in honor of Cmdr. Daniel Roberts’ retirement. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Cmdr. Daniel Roberts with his wife, Kim and son Axel. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Daniel and Axel Roberts with long-time colleague Teresina Berg. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and Cmdr. Ben Irving chat during a retirement luncheon in Roberts’ honor. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Linda Matteson was on hand to congratulate Cmdr. Roberts on his retirement. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Los Alamos County Emergency Management Director Beverley Simpson presents a plaque to Cmdr. Daniel Roberts. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
Cmdr. Daniel Roberts is congratulated by family friend and supporter Maire O’Neill/Courtesy photo
A little help from Dad. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com
The view from above ‘BearCat’ the LAPD armored Special Operations vehicle. Photo by Maire O’Neill./losalamosreporter.com