The University of Arizona Police Department Earns 2025 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer Award

April 10, 2025
VETS Indexes Award and UAPD badge

The University of Arizona Police Department has been named as a 5-Star Employer in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, which recognize the organizations that do the most to hire, retain, promote, and support veterans. “5-Star Employer” is the highest rating.

“The University of Arizona Police Department has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.

“Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees,” said Altman, “the efforts of The University of Arizona Police Department to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. The University of Arizona Police Department is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.”

We thank our UAPD employees who are veterans:

  • Corporal Micholjon Amado, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
  • Police Officer Benjamin Bordner, U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Sergeant Edward Eismon, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
  • Police Officer Rene Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
  • Corporal Todd Kauffman, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
  • Lieutenant Colin Keating, U.S. Army National Guard Veteran 
  • Corporal Johnny Lollar, U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Police Officer Timothy Lopez, U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Police Officer Estefan Nieves, U.S. Navy Veteran
  • Corporal Danny Pickrom, U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Assistant Chief Robert Sommerfeld, U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Sergeant Andrew Valenzuela, U.S. Navy Veteran

2025 marks the fifth annual VETS Indexes Employer Awards. UAPD was also recognized in 2023 and 2024. Learn more about VETS Indexes.