January 18, 2011 > 2010 Support Person of the Year, Melissa Mugford 2010 Support Person of the Year, Melissa Mugford Submitted by Sgt. Daryl Sequeira, Milpitas PD Photo Courtesy of Milpitas PD Milpitas Police Department is pleased to announce Melissa Mugford as the 2010 Support Person of the Year. Mugford began her career with the Milpitas Police Department in 2001 as a Student Intern and was subsequently hired as a full-time Records Clerk in 2002. She has continuously demonstrated an ability to process and accurately organize a large volume of reports in a timely manner. Mugford is responsible for ensuring Uniformed Crime Report (UCR) statistics are accurately maintained and submitted to the appropriate agencies. She has a significant amount of knowledge of police matters and her assistance in locating a solution for any situation that may arise is relied on. Mugford is approachable, professional, and maintaines a positive reputation around the department. "A consistently high performer, she exudes a positive attitude while working effectively at a brisk pace, and her colleagues and supervisors appreciate her can-do attitude," said Police Chief Dennis Graham. He added, "Over the years, Mugford has excelled in her ability to perform her duties efficiently, effectively and with ease. Her hard work, dedication, and knowledge have made her a great asset to the Milpitas Police Department," "We congratulate Melissa Mugford on an exceptional year."