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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 keidsness@EdinaMN.gov www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Edina Crime Prevention Fund Accepting Applications for Annual
Mike Siitari Officer of the Year Award
Edina, Minn., Jan. 22, 2016 – The Edina Crime Prevention Fund seeks nominations for its fifth-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.
“This award is a great way to recognize officers for their good work,” said Police Chief Dave Nelson. “Each
time someone is nominated, there is a lot of support from other officers who honor the officer receiving the
award.”
Last year, the Edina Crime Prevention Fund named Officer Jake Heckert the Mike Siitari Officer of the Year for
his DWI enforcement efforts. In 2014, Heckert made 56 DWI arrests, more than any other officer in the
Department. Heckert was also recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his DWI patrol efforts,
earning him a Silver Pin Top Enforcer Award. Other past recipients of the award include Mike Lutz, 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 Prevention Fund. All
nominees must be Edina Police Officers.
“Good candidates for this award 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,” said
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 Friday, Feb. 26. Members of the Crime Prevention 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