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# Elks give props to cops
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/elks-give-props-to-cops/
- Published: 2005-01-29T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T06:02:55.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Crime, Malibu, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

The Santa Monica Elks hosted a dinner for 41 officers from the FBI, LA County Sheriff’s and the Santa Monica Police Department.

An individual from each law enforcement branch was recognized with a plaque. Bill Wittenberg, district deputy grand exalted ruler, presented a scroll from State Sen. Sheila Kuehl. Elks Vice President James Rocha relayed his commendation to all.

The FBI nomination went to Amulfo (Arnie) Madrano for his outstanding record of solving fraud cases involving financial institutions. Ray Beers, Elks’ leading knight, presented a scroll to Madrano from Congressman Henry Waxman.

For the county sheriff station in Malibu, Deputy James Mee received the nomination. In the last year, while working a DUI patrol car, Mee made 104 DUI arrests and issued 1,335 citations. Doug Randall, exalted ruler, noted that the number of DUI accidents has decreased in the area.

Nark Hollans of the SMPD was nominated by Chief James Butts. On Dec. 1, 2004, Holland spotted a suspicious 2005 Mercedes. A quick check showed the car was stolen. Holland’s surveillance led to the arrest of two suspects in possession of stolen property. Tune in, turn on, drop by

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*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 29, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/012905.pdf?ref=smdp.com)