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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Lauryn Grimes, Communications Intern
Phone 952-826-9522 • commintern@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ryan Elasky Named 2014 Reserve Officer of the Year
Edina, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015 – Ryan Elasky was recently named Edina Police Department’s 2014 Reserve
Officer of the Year.
According to Police Chief Dave Nelson, Elasky was selected for to his dedication to the program and
willingness to fill open shifts at special events on short notice.
When an individual is selected as a Reserve Officer it is expected that he or she volunteer a minimum of 10
hours per month – 120 hours per calendar year. In 2014, Elasky volunteered a total of 256 hours – more than
double what was expected – all while maintaining his current job as a Community Service Officer for the Eden
Prairie Police Department.
“When we select the Reserve Officer of the Year, we look at several things: overall commitment, hours
served, availability and overall willingness to volunteer their time at a moment’s notice,” said Patrol Officer
Darin Cizek.” According to Cizek, Elasky is exactly the type of person the Police Department looks for when
recruiting Reserve Officers.
Of his 256 hours, Elasky spent 153 hours patrolling City streets and parks. The remaining hours were spent
working special events like the Edina Art Fair, the Fourth of July Parade, Edina Homecoming and more.
“I am very grateful to the Department for picking me,” said Elasky. “All of the Reserves are outstanding
members; they contribute just as much as I do. I have big shoes to fill,” he said, pointing out that his father is
Deputy Police Chief Jeff Elasky. “It’s a big accomplishment for me. It’s a good stepping stone.”
In the future, Elasky hopes to gain more time with the Reserves, gain additional experience in law
enforcement and become a Police Officer.
“Law enforcement is a passion of mine, as is giving back to the community. I love going out and patrolling and
helping other officers -- it’s just something I really enjoy doing.”
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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