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Oroville Today
By the People, for the People
Butte County Peace Officers Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Chico Noon Exchange Club recognized top officers from five local law enforcement agencies.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The Chico Noon Exchange Club hosted its 80th Annual 'Peace Officer of the Year' awards ceremony and luncheon on February 10th at Canyon Oaks Country Club. Peace officers from five Butte County law enforcement agencies were honored for their dedicated service, including Deputy Sheriff Tiffany Astrologo, Officer Haley Gilham, Detective Talea Jellison, Sergeant Tyler Rainey, and Officer John Newsom.
Why it matters
The annual awards ceremony recognizes the hard work and commitment of local law enforcement officers who serve their communities. It is an important event that highlights the positive contributions of peace officers and helps build trust between the police and the public.
The details
At the ceremony, each officer was presented with an award by their respective agency's leadership, including Sheriff Kory Honea, Chief Chris Nicodemus, Lieutenant Jason Garringer, Chief Billy Aldridge, and Chief Eric Reinbold. Two other officers, Officer Nou Xiong from the Oroville Police Department and Officer Jeremiah Weiss from the Highway Patrol in Chico, were also honored but were unable to attend.
- The awards ceremony took place on February 10, 2026.
- It was the 80th Annual 'Peace Officer of the Year' awards hosted by the Chico Noon Exchange Club.
The players
Tiffany Astrologo
Deputy Sheriff with the Butte County Office of the Sheriff.
Haley Gilham
Officer with the Chico State University Police Department.
Talea Jellison
Detective with the Gridley Police Department.
Tyler Rainey
Sergeant with the Chico Police Department.
John Newsom
Officer with the Paradise Police Department.
The takeaway
The annual 'Peace Officer of the Year' awards ceremony is an important event that recognizes the dedication and service of local law enforcement officers in Butte County. It helps foster a positive relationship between the police and the community they serve.
