Pasadena Community Services Officer Hilda Jurado Selected As Finalist For Prestigious Service Award

Pasadena Community Services Officer Hilda Jurado has been selected as a finalist for the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (N.O.B.L.E.) Homer Garrott Community Service Award. Police Chief Eugene Harris announced the recognition for Jurado, who has served the Pasadena community for nearly 37 years.

Jurado, who is currently assigned to the Community Services Section, has played a key role in numerous community-oriented initiatives throughout her career. She has been an integral part of the Community Police Academy, Kids Safety Academy, and Neighborhood Watch programs, all designed to enhance community-police relations and promote safety.

The recognition highlights Jurado’s significant contributions to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and residents. Her work aligns with the mission of the Pasadena Police Department’s Community Relations Section, which is “committed to providing the public with an array of annual programs, presentations, and special events intended to serve our diverse community.”

As part of the Neighborhood Services Crime Prevention team, Jurado has helped provide free crime prevention home security inspections for Pasadena residents. These inspections identify potential security vulnerabilities and offer recommendations for making homes less susceptible to burglary and other crimes, covering aspects like building perimeter, doors, windows, and other security measures.

Jurado’s career with the Pasadena Police Department spans several positions, including Police Specialist and Police Specialist IV before her current role as Community Services Officer, which she has held for more than a decade.

She also helped coordinate community engagement events such as “Coffee with a Cop,” which brings together police officers and community members in casual settings to discuss concerns, share information, and build relationships. These events serve as a platform for the Police Department to connect with residents and provide updates on recent community policing policies.

N.O.B.L.E. recognized Jurado on Saturday, March 15 at their annual “Achievers Dinner” held this year in Long Beach. The event celebrates individuals who have made notable contributions to enhancing community-police relations.

According to the announcement from the Police Department, “N.O.B.L.E. is committed to equity in matters related to law enforcement; its mission is to ensure equity in the administration of justice, and its unyielding commitment to work toward the elimination of racism of any type within the law enforcement field.”

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, founded in 1976, has over 50 chapters and more than 3,800 members worldwide. The organization focuses on mentoring, education, leadership development, and safety, serving over 60,000 youth annually and working to improve community relations, reduce violence, and promote equity in criminal justice.