HomeMy WebLinkAboutFeb 19 - Officer of the Year Nominations
City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Krystal Caron, Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-826-0347 • kcaron@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Crime Fund Now Accepting Applications for the Annual Mike
Siitari Officer of the Year Award
Edina, Minn., Feb. 24, 2015 – The Edina Crime Prevention Fund seeks nominations for its fourth-annual
Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award. The Officer of the Year Award is given to an Edina Police Officer who
has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The award seeks to honor those who have shown exemplary
service and leadership through innovation and public relations.
“It is important to recognize officers with this award as it reinforces good work,” explained Police Chief Dave
Nelson. “It raises [the Department’s] morale. Each time someone is nominated, there is a lot of support from
other officers who come to honor the officer [receiving the award.]”
The Edina Crime Prevention Fund named Det. Mike Lutz the 2013 Mike Siitari Officer of the Year for his
dedication to his cases and care for the victims. He is also the longest-serving officer in Edina, having been a part
of the Department for over 40 years. Additional past recipients of the award include officers Joel Moore and
Dave Lindman.
The Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award is given to one Edina Police Officer each year. Nominations from the
public and City employees are accepted and winners are selected by the Edina Crime Fund. Individuals eligible
for nomination must be police officers for the Edina Police Department.
“[Good candidates for this award exhibit a] day-to-day positive attitude and work habits. They consistently
demonstrate high integrity and dedication, their quality of work is always going beyond expectations and they
are genuine about providing good service to the community,” explained Nelson.
To nominate a candidate, submit the name of the officer and a few sentences describing the nominee’s
achievements. Nominations for the 2014 award can be made by writing to Nancy Karkhoff at
nkarkhoff@EdinaMN.gov or the Edina Crime Prevention Fund; Re: Officer of the Year; 4801 W. 50th St.;
Edina, MN 55424. Nominations must be received by Monday, March 16, 2015. Members of the Crime Fund will
review the nominations and select a recipient.
For additional information, contact Karkhoff at 952-826-0472 or NKarkhoff@EdinaMN.gov.
A partner to the Edina Police Department since the late 1960s, the Edina Crime Prevention Fund has been a
significant contributor to many Police services and programs. For more information about the Fund, visit
www.edinacrimefund.org.
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424