2009 FOP LODGE #124
Officer of the Month

JANUARY 2009

In November of  2008 2 children were the victims of an attempted murder by their mother who had drugged them and set their home on fire.  With their mother in jail and a father who was unable to care for them, the children were placed into the custody of an aunt.  It appeared as if there was going to be no Christmas for the children.  Warren Police Detective Jim Wise and Detective Kevin Nelson realized this and began a collection from members of WPD and contributed a large sum of their own money in order to provide Christmas gifts for these children.  Detective Wise and Detective Nelson are to be commended for their generosity and good hearts.  And it is because of this act they are being recognized as F.O.P. #124 Peace Officer’s of the Month.          

FEBRUARY 2009

No award

MARCH 2009

No award

APRIL 2009

On April 14, 2009 Officer Lisa Grace responded to an armed robbery just occurred at the Checkers located at 23815 Van Dyke.  Officer Daniel Merciez was in the area and had just observed a Suburban with damage to the driver’s side parked on Wood with one occupant near the original call.  Officer Merciez advised units of his observation and made the location.  Officer Grace observed a Suburban traveling away from the scene and caught up to it, observing it too had damage to the driver’s side.  She affected a traffic stop of the vehicle.  Officer Grace removed the 3 occupants of the vehicle Officer Grace located the handgun used in the robbery as well as the money taken from Checker’s.  Officer Merciez’s observational skills and Officer Grace’s diligence and effort resulted in 3 suspects being arrested and property recovered.  Because of this they are F.O.P. 124’s Officer’s of the Month.

MAY 2009

On May 6, 2009 WPD Detective Kevin Nelson, PO’s David Crown, and Jose Jimenez responded to the pedestrian bridge at I-696 and Thomas to assist with a suicidal subject.  Det. Nelson began a dialogue with the subject and over the nest several hours he, Officer’s. Crown, and Jimenez maintained communication with the distraught subject.  After almost 8 hours they were able to talk the subject down.   These officers exhibited professionalism, patients, and persistence with the outcome ending favorably.  Because of this they are being recognized as F.O.P Officers of the Month.

JUNE 2009

On June 22, 2009, a strong arm robbery occurred at 12 Mile and VanDyke. Officers Dwaine Salisbury and Phillip Trysh were in the area of VanDyke and Stephens when they located the suspect vehicle. A traffic stop was performed and after much investigation these officers arrested three suspects who were involved. These officers were also able to recover all property stolen in the crime.  Due to these officers commitment, excellent patrol techniques, and vigilance to their job,  three subjects whom had just committed a serious felony were taken into custody. It is for these reasons Officer Salisbury & Trysh are honored as Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #124, Peace Officers of the Month.

JULY 2009

 

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DECEMBER 2009