- February 19, 2026
Ormond Beach Police Capt. Chris Roos, Officer Jake Sesemann, Crime Scene Analyst CeCe Woody, Ormond Beach Police Foundation cofounder and former mayor Carl Persis and Chief Jesse Godfrey. Photo courtesy of OBPD/Pauline Dulang
Crime Scene Analyst CeCe Woody. Photo courtesy of OBPD/Pauline Dulang
Evidence technician Caitlin Fink, Crime Scene Analyst CeCe Woody and Evidence Crime Scene Supervisor Victoria Lancaster. Photo courtesy of OBPD/Pauline Dulang
Officer of the Year Jake Sesemann and his family. Photo courtesy of OBPD/Pauline Dulang
The Ormond Beach Police Department named Officer Jake Sesemann and Crime Scene Analyst CeCe Woody as its 2025 Officer and Civilian of the Year during a ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Sesemann, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, was hired by OBPD in 2017. He was nominated for Officer of the Year by three of the department's supervisors. The award recognizes his leadership with assisting in training, including instilling in new recruits knowledge he learned during Field Training Officer School at Daytona State College.
He also created his own curriculum and conducted shift-based defensive tactics training, hosted at a local gym. OBPD reports that Sesemann voluntarily adjusted his schedule to best fit the need of the department and allow him to attend each of the shifts to conduct the training, reducing the amount of overtime accrued and easing scheduling to accommodate for the training.
As he was being recognized, Sesemann shared a sentiment that has stuck with him over the years.
"I remember before I took my first instructor class ... [Chief Jesse Godfrey] said, 'This is for everybody,'" Sesemann said, explaining that the training learned was meant to be shared.
Sesemann has trained over 15 recruits in high liability areas, including multiple active shooter response, room clearing and firearm training days. An operator on the Southeast Volusia Regional SWAT Team, Sesemann has attended almost 200 hours of bi-monthly training, helped execute 15 search warrants and participated in multiple undercover operations. During Bike Week 2025, he was part of a joint operation between the SEVR SWAT team and the Port Orange Police Investigative Unit that conducted a sexual predator sting.
Woody has over 20 years of experience in her career. OBPD states that she is always available to answer questions, give advice on issues concerning crime scenes and evidence, and is a "phenomenal teacher."
Woody, originally from South Florida, was hired two years ago by OBPD. She previously worked for the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
She serves as a government-contracted instructor, and previously trained crime scene professionals in Iraq.
Prior to working in law enforcement, Woody was paramedic for Orange County Fire and Rescue.
During the ceremony, Woody said that working for a small department helps one be treated like family. She thanked OBPD for the recognition.
"You seem to be appreciated for the little things you do on the daily and for the skills that you have demonstrated," Woody said.
