New Deputy Chief
Orene Brown begins her duty as Deputy Chief after two years as
Assistant Chief - Training, SCC Security Patrol. She will continue to
lead the training program and serve as Captain of Team 24,
Dispatcher and a member of the Recruiting Team.
Congratulating Orene is Bob Smith, Chief.
New Assistant Chief
Gwen Brown Assistant Chief for Recruiting is passing those duties to Tom Thornton. Gwen will continue to work with the Recruiting Team and serve as Captain of Team 27. She will also continue to serve as a Dispatcher.
She was recognized for her service with a Certificate of Appreciation during a recent Captains Meeting. Chief Bob Smith made the presentation.
Gwen is an excellent example of Security Patrol members who go above and beyond the time and effort needed to keep the Patrol operating. She goes the “extra mile.”
Tom Thornton has been promoted to Assistant Chief for Recruiting. He joined the Security Patrol in August of 2021. In April of 2022, Tom completed the Captain Training program and was assigned as Captain of Team 12. Currently he is sharing Captain duties for two teams (7 and 12).
During this time, Tom has been a member of the Recruiting Team and served on the Election Committee. Earlier this year he was recognized as Volunteer of the Month for the ongoing contributions he makes to the SCC Security Patrol.
Tom will continue to serve as a Team Captain and Chair of the Elections Committee as he assumes the duties of Assistant Chief for Recruiting. Tom and Gwen are excellent examples of Security Patrol members who go above and beyond the time and effort needed to keep the Patrol operating.
New Captain
Richard Adkins has been promoted to Captain. He recently completed the Captain Training program and has been assigned as Captain for Team 4. Since joining the Security Patrol in 2023, Richard has been a Driver and volunteer supporting several special projects
Chief Bob Smith presented Richard his Training Certificate at the meeting
Rob Bullara completes his Captain Training and begins his duty as a Captain supporting the SCC Security Patrol. Rob will lead Team 6. Each member brings different experiences and skills to the Patrol. Several of our members have previously served in law enforcement. One of the unique experiences Rob brings is he was Commander of District 4 of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Congratulating Ron is Bob Smith, Chief.
Bruce Dickinson has completed his Captain Training and begins his duty as a Captain of Team 10, SCC Security Patrol. Bruce has previously completed dispatcher training. He will continue to volunteer as a Safety Advisor. Congratulating Bruce is Bob Smith, Deputy Chief.
Donna Dickinson has been a member since 2021. She recently completed her Captain Training and begins her duty as a Captain of Team 10, SCC Security Patrol. Donna will continue to serve as an active Dispatcher. She has previously served as Secretary on the Board of Directors. Congratulating Donna is Bob Smith, Deputy Chief.
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of the Month - Tom Thornton
Tom Thornton is being recognized as Volunteer of the Month for May. Tom is a very active Captain, member of the Recruiting Team, member of the election committee, and supports Special Events. He serves as Team captain for teams 7 and 12. Tom has been a member since 2021 and a captain since 2022.
Chief Bob Smith presented a certificate recognizing his service to the Security Patrol.
Years of Service
The Security Patrol recognizes residents who serve as Drivers and Dispatchers. Over 590 residents volunteer 3 or more hours per month. For more information on how they serve our community,
stop by the offices at 1225 N. Pebble Beach Blvd or visit the website at sccpatrol.org.
David Webb received his Certificate of Appreciation for 20 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Deputy Chief Bob Smith made the presentation. For the past three years David has served as a Team Captain for Team 13.
Before going on patrol Fred Rathke received his Certificate of Appreciation and pin for 10 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Captain Karla Van Horn made the presentation.
After completing patrol Paul Moran received his Certificate of Appreciation for 10 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Tim Broad, Chief, made the presentation. In addition to driving, Paul also serves the community as a Dispatcher and member of the Patrol’s Radar Team.
John Sherburne received his Certificate of Appreciation for 20 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Chief Tim Broad made the presentation.
Before starting patrol Ken and Joyce Allison received their Certificates of Appreciation and pin for 5 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Karla Van Horn, Captain, made the presentation. Ken and Joyce serve as Drivers patrolling the Sun City Community.
Before starting patrol Brian Gray received his Certificate of Appreciation and pin for Five Years of Service to the Security Patrol.Maryrose Ramacci, Captain, made the presentation. Brian serves as a Driver patrolling the Sun City Center Community. He is a member of Team 20
John Weaver was recently recognized for his contributions to the Security Patrol over the last 10 years. Chief Bob Smith presented John a certificate and pin recognizing his service. John served the Patrol in many roles. He has served on the Board of Directors and as President twice. Currently he is an Advisor to the Board. John continues to serve as a Team Captain and leads several special projects to include the Christmas Toy Drive, parking coordination for events, and golf cart registration. John is true example of serving our community.
Len Lewinski was recently recognized for his contributions to the Security Patrol over the past 5 years. He is active as a Driver and coordinates the lawn care for the Security Patrol facility. Len feels it’s important to volunteer in the community and has found the Patrol to be a valuable use of his time.
Chief Bob Smith presented Len a certificate and pen prior to his starting a mowing session at the facility.
After finishing patrol Clair and Carol Prutsman received their Certificate of Appreciation for 10 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Karla Van Horn, Captain, made the presentation.
David and Nola Swaim received their Certificate of Appreciation for 10 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Tony Corrao, Captain, made the presentations. David serves as a Captain and Nola as a Dispatcher.
Yvonne Birchland received an Appreciation Certificate in recognition of serving the Security Patrol as Office Manager for five years. She has applied her business experience to improving existing procedures that enhance administrative functions. Yvonne provides valuable support to Patrol operations. Her cheerful voice and winning smile welcome everyone she encounters every day. Yvonne’s outstanding performance, support and dedication is evident as she serves the more than 300 volunteers who are the Security Patrol. Whether scheduling drivers and dispatcher or reporting “pot holes” to the county, she demonstrates the spirit of community service the Security Patrol represents. Bob Smith, Deputy Chief, made the presentation.
Ted and Jeanette Metz were recently recognized for their contributions to the Security Patrol over the past 15 years. They feel it's important to volunteer in their community and have found the patrol to be a valuable use of their time. Their team captain, Gwen Brown, appreciates their consistent reliability and look forward to working with them well into the future.
Tony Stewart was recently recognized for his contributions to the Security Patron over the past five years. He feels it's important to volunteer in the community and has found the Patrol to be a valuable use of his time.
Captain, Karla Van Horne presented Tony with a certificate and pen prior to hid starting his shift as a driver
Ann Gulesian took a quick break from dispatching to receive her Certificate of Appreciation and pin for 5 Years of Service to the Security Patrol. Bob Smith, Chief, made the presentation to Ann. She joined the Security Patrol in 2020. Ann joined the ranks of the Dispatcher group soon after joining. She takes multiple shifts most months. In addition to dispatching, Ann is also a Dispatch Trainer.
Recently Debbie Riley was recognized for her contributions to the Security Patrol during the past 5 years. She is very active as a Dispatcher and Driver. Currently she is a member of the Internal Audit team reviewing the Patrol’s finance and accounting activities. Debbie is involved with other organizations in SCC. She feels it’s important to volunteer in the community and has found the Patrol to be a valuable use of her time.
Debbie received her certificate and pen from Chief Bob Smith to prior to a recent dispatching shift.