Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Hosts Badge Ceremony For Promoted Inspectors
Oakland, CA. September 29, 2023 – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is hosting a badge ceremony on Friday, September 29, 2023 for the seven District Attorney inspectors she recently promoted. The Inspectors will receive their badges in a family-oriented celebratory ceremony at the District’s Attorney’s Oakport office.
“This is the most diverse class of inspectors ever promoted in the DA’s office,” said Alameda County DA Pamela Price. “They include multiple African-Americans, Asian-Americans and women, who represent the diversity of Alameda County and our desire to serve the entire community.”
The following inspectors will receive their promotional badges:
James Morris-Inspector III– Inspector III Morris began his law enforcement career with the Oakland Police Department in 1983, retiring as a Sergeant in 2011. Morris then worked for the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and was named Senior Inspector of the Year in 2016. In 2017, Morris joined the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office. The 38-year veteran of law enforcement is assigned to the East County Hall of Justice.
Simon Rhee- Inspector III- Inspector III Rhee Began his law enforcement with the Oakland Police Department in 1999 after graduating from UC Davis. He worked in a variety of assignments before joining the District Attorney’s Office in 2011. The 23-year veteran of law enforcement supervises Public Assistance Investigations.
Sheralyn Padua- Inspector III– Inspector III Padua began her law enforcement career with the City of Berkeley in 2006. Padua worked in several investigative assignments before joining the District Attorney’s Office in 2016. The 17-year veteran of law enforcement is currently assigned to the Wiley Manuel Courthouse.
Tracie Lui- Inspector III– Inspector III Lui began her law enforcement career in the City of Berkeley in 2001 after graduating from UC Berkeley. Lui joined the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in 2016. Lui brings 22 years of law enforcement experience to the team.
Carl Bonner- Lieutenant of Inspectors– Lieutenant Bonner began his service with the Oakland Police Department in 1985. He then worked at the San Francisco Police Department for 23 years before joining the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in 2017. The 38-year veteran of law enforcement now serves as Lieutenant of Inspectors.
Thomas Milner- Lieutenant of Inspectors– Lieutenant Milner began his law enforcement career in 1985 in the City of Berkeley. He went on to work for the Sausalito Police Department and Newark Police Department where he retired as a Commander in 2012. The 38-year veteran of law enforcement has worked for the District Attorney’s Office since 2012 is currently assigned as the Special Operations Unit Lieutenant.
Kevin Wiley- Lieutenant of Inspectors– Lieutenant Wiley began his law enforcement career with the Oakland Police Department in 1986. After rising to the rank of Lieutenant and retiring in 2016, Wiley joined the District Attorney’s office. The 37-year veteran of law enforcement is assigned to the Consumer Justice Bureau.
In addition, DA Price will recognize four (4) inspectors who worked tirelessly on the Kaiser illegal dumping case that resulted in a ground-breaking settlement of $49,000,000 with more than $7,000,000 awarded to the Alameda County District Attorney’s office for its environmental and consumer protection work. Inspectors Ted Chu, James Gordon, Frank Bonifacio and Mike Brown will receive commendations for their work on the Kaiser case. Lt. Thomas Milner will be recognized for his heroism in assisting a Walnut Creek police officer in a dangerous situation while off-duty.
## Contact: Public Information Officer Patti Lee, patti.lee@acgov.org // 628-249-1288
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