Our Police Officer of the Month for October 2025 is Patrol Officer Renee Perez, who recently received the Hispanic Heritage Public Service Award. The following is the write-up they provided to honor this outstanding officer.
Officer Renee Perez has proudly served the City of Cleveland for 25 years as a dedicated member of the Cleveland Division of Police. Officer Perez started her career in September of 2000, where she patrolled the 3rd and 5th Districts before being assigned to the City Hall Security Unit in 2021.
A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Officer Perez grew up in the city she now protects and serves, deeply committed to the community that shaped her.
Throughout her career, she has demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and compassion in her work, building trust with residents and serving as a role model for future generations. Her unwavering dedication to public safety and her willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty have earned her the respect of colleagues and community members alike.
Officer Perez’s 25 years of service reflect not only her personal courage and commitment, but also her love for Cleveland and its people. She is honored with the Public Service Award in recognition of her outstanding career and lifelong devotion to the well-being of her community.
It is because of her dedication and devotion to the community she serves that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name Patrol Officer Renee Perez our Police Officer of the Month for October 2025.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by Officer Erik Melendez
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About the Police Officer of the Month Program
The Cleveland Police Foundation – in partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police Cleveland Lodge 8 – is proud of the Police Officer of the Month program. The program’s purpose is to recognize members of the Cleveland Division of Police who not only perform their duties in an exemplary and extraordinary manner, but also excel in efforts that are consistent with a major tenet of the CPF’s mission to strengthen the bonds between citizens and police officers… building bridges, creating opportunities for dialogue, and forging positive relationships within the community.
Already aware that officers in the Cleveland Division of Police routinely go out of their way to help their fellow citizens, committee members are not surprised by the large number of candidates. With so many outstanding officers, selecting one recipient per month proved to be a somewhat daunting task.
When asked why bestow these awards, CPF Executive Director Charles W. Lane, Jr. states, “In today’s busy world, while some deeds may seem fairly insignificant, we hold out hope that such random acts of kindness may have a significant impact on a person’s life. Even if not, it’s nice to know that our police officers do for others what they would want someone else to do for a member of their family if the opportunity presented itself.”
Police officers across this great country perform similar deeds day-in and day-out, with little fanfare and really not seeking, nor even wanting recognition. We commend these officers for their compassion and personal commitment to making our city a better place to live.