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Captain Evers Retires after 39 Years of Service

Captain Herb Evers retired from the Bellevue Police Department on February 24th, 2012 after 38 years of service to our community. Herb started with our department on October 29th, 1973.

While Herb is best known for his traffic safety efforts, and received many awards and letters of appreciation for that work, he had a hand in every aspect of the department during his tenure here. Herb was promoted to sergeant in September 1983, made lieutenant in January 1991, and was appointed captain in June 1997.

Chief John Stacey said Ever's retirement is bittersweet, "While he's been a stellar employee for 39 years, he deserves a break as it is not a pleasant time for government employees. He has given 100% to every request for help and call for service and was a pioneer in broadening the technical education and advancement of the uniform division. His legacy is his demeanor and treatment of people and his commitment to all aspects of traffic enforcement, safety, and education".

As an officer, Evers sought out training in the area of traffic safety, becoming an accident reconstructionist and DUI expert. These accomplishments were all the more commendable because he identified the need in the department and community for this expertise and took the initiative to acquire the training. Through the years as our department grew, Herb wrote many grants to get the same training for more of our officers so traffic safety could continue to be a priority.

Herb Evers also professionalized our Field Training program for new recruits and remained a key player in its program development over the years.

Herb worked in uniform patrol as a sergeant and lieutenant. He then served as the Professional Standards Officer for three years before being promoted to Captain. As Captain, Evers had turns at leading the Administrative Support Bureau, the COPPS Unit, and finally the Uniformed Patrol Bureau. In each assignment, Herb was a leader who made improvements to existing programs, undertook new initiatives, and treated his work teams as family.

In 1988, Sergeant Herb Evers was the first officer to be named Officer of the Year because of his many accomplishments.

In March 1997, Lt. Evers attended the FBI National Academy, graduating in the 188th session.

In 2001, Captain Evers was selected by the Greater Omaha Chapter of the National Safety Council for their Public Servant Award which recognizes a public servant who demonstrates outstanding leadership on or off the job for the safety and health of individuals and/or the community.

In 2003, Captain Evers was one of four national finalists for the Nicholas Rosecrans Award, which honors emergency services personnel who demonstrate leadership, commitment, and innovation in preventing injuries. Evers and his staff were recognized for promotion of child safety seats in vehicles through inspection, installation, and education.

Captain Chuck Clark said Evers will be missed a great deal, "He treated his subordinates as peers and teammates when tackling a project together. He really had a servant's heart for the community and directed police efforts where they could pay off most for residents... in the area of traffic education and enforcement, keeping the streets as safe as possible". Besides his competency in his police skills, Herb was also a leader and role model in physical fitness within the department. He was always looking for a running partner. Now retired, Herb is in great shape and ready to turn his attention to new endeavors. We wish him well!

Officer Lopez Named 2011
Bellevue Police Officer of the Year

The Bellevue Police Department is extremely proud to announce its Officer of the Year for 2011. Officer Lopez has earned this honor because of his outstanding performance during the course of the year. The selection of the Officer of the Year was made by the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee. The announcement of the Officer of the Year was made by Chief John Stacey at BPD's annual Police banquet on February 11th, 2012.

Officer Lopez stood out for his excellent and consistnetly strong work as a school resource officer at Bryan High School in several cases throughout the year. In the first quarter alone Lopez intercepted a sexual predator, a counterfeit money operation at the school, and cases of domestic violence and arson.

This website includes more information about Officers of the Year going back to 1988 as well as many other awards and accomplishments. View the Awards pages within About Us for complete descriptions of awards and the officers who earned them.

Photo: Officer Lopez, 2011 Officer of the Year

Detective O'Connor is Officer of the Quarter

Detective O'Connor has been named Bellevue Police Department's "Officer of the Quarter" (OTQ) for the fourth quarter of 2011. Four times each year the department selects one officer who has demonstrated performance above and beyond that which is routinely expected. Officers are nominated by their supervisor or a commanding officer.

Detective O'Connor was named OTQ because of his outstanding detective work in an undercover drug operation.

In its memo to the Chief, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee described a demanding case in which Detective O'Connor made 18 undercover drug buys, conducted countless hours of surveillance and intelligence work, all of which helped to identify and obtain probable cause to indict 16 suspects on federal charges. Click here to read more about O'Connor's incredible work.

Officer Haverty and Dectective Wiech received honorable mentions for the award. This website includes more information about Officers of the Quarter going back to 2000 as well as many other awards and accomplishments.

Bellevue PD K9 Unit 2012 Calendar

The K9 Unit is stretching is muscles and hoping to grow its bank account as well with its new 2012 calendar. The K9 officers and their Police Service Dogs are each featured in the calendar on sale now at the Bellevue Police Department or from any K9 officer, or at Bellevue Animal Hospital, Karrays Cafe, MB Hair Design or Auto Body Authority. Calendars are $10 and can also be ordered through the mail. Fill out and follow the instructions on this form to receive yours.

K9 Unit Coordinator Officer Jim Bartley said the Unit is constantly fundraising. With 4 dog teams, there's always at least one dog that is nearing retirement and requiring replacement. Officer Heller's dog Zeke is the most recent to retire. He was just replaced with Jerry, who is currently in training. Officer Bartley explained, "most dogs don't go beyond 6-7 years of service so fundraising has become a necessary evil." The calendars will be for sale while supplies last.

Photo: PSD Harko, "Mr. January"

Office Filippi is Officer of the Quarter

Officer Filippi has been named Bellevue Police Department's "Officer of the Quarter" (OTQ) for the third quarter of 2011. Four times each year the department selects one officer who has demonstrated performance above and beyond that which is routinely expected. Officers are nominated by their supervisor or a commanding officer.

Officer Filippi was named OTQ because of his outstanding performance in a home invasion in progress.

In its memo to the Chief, the Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee described a case in which Filippi diligently pieced together several pieces of evidence to identify and arrest the main suspects in a home invasion. Click here to read more about how Filippi's work took at least two suspects off Bellevue streets.

Officer Roskey received an honorable mention for the award. This website includes more information about Officers of the Quarter going back to 2000 as well as many other awards and accomplishments.