Eilers honored during 2020 Justice Awards

Imperial Valley Law Enforcement Coordination Center Director Tom Eilers was one of 77 federal, state and local law enforcement officers recently honored for their work on cases in San Diego and Imperial counties.

The 2020 recipients of the third annual “Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice” awards were announced Saturday.

U.S. Attorney Robert Brewer announced the winners in an U.S. Attorney Southern District of California, San Diego news release.

Recipients were selected in a number of categories, including Lifetime Achievement, Exceptional Service, Cases of the Year, Investigations of the Year, Community Impact, and Collaboration.

Eilers was one of three to receive an Exceptional Service award. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said he effectively coordinated numerous state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in the fight against narcotics trafficking and deadly fentanyl in Imperial Valley.

“I greatly respect the crime-solving and life-saving efforts of the incredible law enforcement community in San Diego and Imperial counties,” Brewer said. “These awards celebrate the diligence, courage and extraordinary character of these recipients, all of whom were nominated by prosecutors in this office. During this unprecedented time of global pandemic, our award ceremony will not be held in person this year. I regret that I cannot express my gratitude to these deserving honorees directly – but I am giving them a virtual standing ovation.”