Getting to know MPD Officer of the Year Kevin Mellor

Kevin Mellor wears several hats for the Maricopa Police Department and was named Officer of the Year for 2016. See photos from the Nov. 5 ceremony in our Community Gallery.

Hometown: Torrance, California, native but raised primarily in Mesa, Arizona
Maricopa resident 2003-08
Occupation: Police Officer – Field Training Officer / Special Response Team
Years on the job: 4½
Family: 2 children
Pets: Oldest child has a Sulcata tortoise, ball python and leopard geckos
Cars: Too many over the years to list and one of my biggest hobbies
Hobbies: Outdoor enthusiast, physical fitness-related events, working on project vehicles
Pet peeves: Vehicle door dings!
Like most about Maricopa: The feel of a small-town community and the overwhelming support shown to Maricopa PD by our local citizens
Like least about Maricopa: The absence of a breakfast-style restaurant that’s open 24 hours. Much needed while on the graveyard shift!

Favorite …
Book: Pretty much anything from Stephen King’s collection
Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Celebrity: Jim Carey
Musician/Band: Journey
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Nonprofit: National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS)
Food: Slightly cooked red meat
Drink: A good, handcrafted microbrew
Restaurant: Donavan’s Steak and Chop House
Vacation spot: The beaches of Southern California
Website: Google.com
Quote: “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
Joke: Any knock-knock Joke