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Officer Kessler, Officer of the First Quarter

The Excellence in Law Enforcement Committee has selected Officer Kessler as the officer of the first quarter of 2002. Officer Kessler was nominated by her supervisor, Lieutenant Chuck Clark. She was selected by the committee for her outstanding duty performance during the first quarter of 2002.

Officer Kessler received a commendation for her work on an attempted abduction case. Officer Kessler found a vehicle matching that of the suspect involved and made contact with him. She spent several hours on the investigation, conducting a search of the suspect’s van and his motel room. She acquired a written statement from him. Officer Kessler also re-interviewed the victim in the case and completed a 24 page report, detailing the investigation, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect. This was one example of Officer Kessler’s hard work and determination.

Officer Kessler also received two other commendations in the first quarter of 2002 for exemplary work performed during the fourth quarter of 2001. One was for her work in solving several vehicle break-ins, and the other for her role in assisting in the investigation of an unreported sexual assault case.

Officer Kessler’s supervisor wrote that Officer Kessler shows a lot of initiative in taking calls, choosing to do officer initiated activities, and completing investigations thoroughly and in a timely fashion. He also wrote that she continually displays an attitude that "I’m here to work and catch bad guys!"

Honorable Mentions
2002 Officer of the First Quarter

Those officers receiving honorable mention were Officers Brensel, Hessig, and Page, Sergeant Robert Wood, and Dective Gallo.

Officer Brensel for his excellent investigation of a child abuse case involving seven victims. Also for his heads up police work resulting in a traffic stop and arrest of a known drug trafficker.

Sergeant Robert Wood for his excellent response when called out by patrol teams involved in narcotics investigations. Sgt Wood was also instrumental in obtaining federal assistance and funding to initiate a task force designed to apprehend those who manufacture methamphetamine.

Officer Hessig for going above and beyond what is normally expected while investigating a $7000 embezzlement case. Also for his assistance in locating theft suspects that had run from a stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit.

Officer Page for his foot pursuit, during a snow storm, which led to the capture of a suspect wanted on felony warrants. Officer Page was also noted for his very disciplined, hard working approach to the job.

Detective Gallo for his exhaustive efforts on a burglary investigation. The investigation not only resulted in the arrest of the suspects, but also cleared several other crimes in other counties, including a vehicle theft, recovery of numerous stolen items and the identification and arrest of robbery suspects.