Deputy Ryan Biedermann Receives
Mayor’s Award of Distinction
Lathrop Mayor Kristy Sayles presented the Mayor’s Award of Distinction to Deputy Ryan
Biedermann during one of the Cities Council meetings. Deputy Biedermann is well respected by
his peers. It was a touching presentation especially when he had his father Alan Biedermann
pin the medal on his uniform. His mother Becky was also in attendance along his Patrol Unit.
His family, Lathrop’s City Council and Lathrop’s Police Department is very proud of him.
Deputy Ryan Biedermann has been a member of the Sheriff’s Office for the past 10½ years,
the last 7 years as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to County Patrol and Lathrop Police Services. He
has regularly distinguished himself by performing his duties with the utmost personal and
professional pride. He is diligent, possesses an exceptional work ethic, and projects a strong
confident image. Deputy Biedermann demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills
and to his credit, has been able to cultivate credible informants resulting in successful arrests
and convictions. He consistently exceeds performance standards and spends countless hours
conducting investigative research, which has resulted in numerous arrests. In the past year
alone, he has been individually responsible for 211 arrests including felony warrant and
misdemeanor warrant arrests. Deputy Biedermann’s drive and determination to put bad guys
behind bars had him outdistancing his peers in arrests by a significant margin.
During the past year, he has received four letters of appreciation from agencies he has
assisted, and two Divisional Letters of Commendations for Excellence of Performance.
On November 18th, 2007, Deputy Biedermann responded to a disturbance call at 611 Sunrise
Place in the City of Lathrop. He arrived within 2 minutes to find the house on fire with the
second story fully engulfed in flames. Deputy Biedermann was met out in front of the house by
Antonio Hernandez and Antonio Ramos who said their mother was still inside upstairs, and they
could not get her out. Deputy Biedermann called for Lathrop Fire to respond, then he entered
the house to rescue Brenda Ramos. Deputy Biedermann had difficulty seeing due to the dark
smoke billowing throughout the house. Deputy Biedermann made his way upstairs and found
Brenda Ramos unconscious and unresponsive. Deputy Biedermann pulled her from the house
and rendered first aid. He then ran back into the house and rescued three dogs that were
trapped in the house. Deputy Biedermann risked his life to save the life of Brenda Ramos, had
he not entered the building when he did, she may very well have died. Brenda Ramos received
medical treatment from Lathrop Fire personnel and at the San Joaquin County Hospital, but her
life was saved by Deputy Biedermann. His heroic actions and courage in the face of danger
prevented this incident from becoming a tragedy. His actions reflect the high caliber of officer
that he is, and reflect well on his family and this office. Lathrop Police and the San Joaquin
County Sheriff’s Department are fortunate to have such an outstanding officer.
Deputy Biedermann also actively participates Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit. He has spent
countless hours in training his partner NIKO, and has become one of the top K9 handlers in the
unit. Deputy Biedermann continues looking for every opportunity to make a contribution to the
Sheriff’s Office, Lathrop Police Services, and to public safety for the well being of the citizens
in the City of Lathrop and San Joaquin County. Deputy Biedermann is being nominated for
“Officer of the Year” for his enthusiasm, dedication, commitment, and unselfish devotion to
provide the community with exemplary public safety service!
Deputy Ryan Biedermann was born in Tracy and was raised in Escalon. He has been a life long
resident of San Joaquin County. He graduated from Escalon High School in 1995 and
immediately went to work for the Sheriff’s Office as an Inmate Work supervisor. While working
full time, he also attended college full time at Delta Junior College and Cal State University,
Stanislaus. He has earned over 100 College towards his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
and hopes to finish his undergraduate studies in the near future.
Deputy Biedermann was promoted to Deputy Sheriff in September 2002, and graduated from
the Modesto Police Academy in March 2002. After successfully completing the six-month Patrol
Training Program, he was assigned to Lathrop Police Services.
Deputy Ryan Biedermann was born in Tracy and was raised in Escalon. He has been a life long
resident of San Joaquin County. He graduated from Escalon High School in 1995 and
immediately went to work for the Sheriff’s Office as an Inmate Work supervisor. While working
full time, he also attended college full time at Delta Junior College and Cal State University,
Stanislaus. He has earned over 100 College towards his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
and hopes to finish his undergraduate studies in the near future.
Deputy Biedermann is the proud father of his two daughters, 8-year old Kaylee, and 3-year old
Madison.
Deputy Biedermann is presently a member of the Department’s Peer Support and Critical
Incident Stress Debriefing Team. He has coached Junior Varsity soccer for both Oakdale High
School and Alonzo Stagg High School. He also coached his Daughter Kaylee in the Escalon
Youth Soccer League to a Championship season. Ryan has been an instructor for Lathrop
Police Services Junior Police Academy, and he enjoys Track and Field, playing paint ball, and
mostly, spending time with his family.
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