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Department Awards

Officer of the Year
Officer Jim Hartman
Throughout 2008, Officer Jim Hartman consistently displayed exceptional knowledge of tactical and technical skills performing his duties in an outstanding manner. Receiving Officer of the Month three times in 2008, he is commended for saving the life of a suicidal individual, subduing an armed subject who was a threat to himself and others, and for his persistence in a crash investigation that resulted in crucial information enabling charges to be filed against a suspect.

Employee of the Year
Maureen Sossa

Ms. Maureen Sossa was selected as Employee of the Year for her superior skills and initiative in providing information regarding a reoccurring burglary suspect. Her persistence and attention to detail provided information that ultimately led to the arrest of the suspect.

Communications Officer of the Year
Wendy Luszczewski

Wendy Luszczewski is the 2008 Communications Officer of the Year. Wendy was recognized for her communications skills and calm demeanor while obtaining vital information during a 911 call where a man was threatening the life of another person. She is commended for service above and beyond the call of duty.
 

                                            

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