HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 12- Officer of the Year 2017
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 Sergeant to Receive the Officer of the Year Award
Edina, Minn., April 12, 2018 – Edina Sgt. Brian Hubbard is being awarded the 2017 Mike Siitari Officer of the
Year Award. Hubbard will accept the award at the May 1 City Council meeting.
“Brian received multiple nominations highlighting his dedication over the years with many of our outreach
programs including Beyond the Badge, Citizens Academy, DARE, School Resource Officers, Night to Unite,
Neighborhood Engagement Officers and Family Fun Nights,” said Police Chief Dave Nelson. “Brian’s involvement
in Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA), Government Alliance on Race and Equity, and our Race and
Equity Task Force were also highlighted in the nominations. The common theme was how well Brian focuses on
painting a positive picture of the Police Department and the continued efforts of building supportive relationships
with our community.”
Hubbard joined the Edina Police Department in 2007 and has served as a Patrol Officer, Drug Recognition Expert,
Field Training Officer and School Resource Officer. In addition, he organized the Edina Citizen’s Academy, which
has seen more than 150 graduates since its inception in 2009. Hubbard was promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and has
served as both dayshift and nightshift sergeants.
“Brian Hubbard is a dedicated, unselfish public servant. He regards all persons as integral to the fabric of Edina’s
community. Community policing is a key part of Brian’s service to the community of Edina,” said City Council
Member Mary Brindle in her nomination.
“Sgt. Brian Hubbard’s quality of service, level of dedication and leadership is demonstrated in every aspect of his
job and his community involvement. His tireless devotion to the City of Edina, the greater law enforcement
community and his willingness to give his time, talents and guidance to everyone he works with is honorable,”
Edina Lt. Brian Tholen said in his nomination.
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. The Edina
Crime Prevention Fund has been a community partner for more than 40 years, helping fund Police Department
services and recognize exceptional officers. Past recipients of the award include Officers Joel Moore, Dave
Lindman, Jake Heckert, Mike Seeger, Detective Mike Lutz and Detective Erik Amundson.
In addition to his good work with the City of Edina, Hubbard also has organized a personal endeavor called Racing
for the Community. He has committed to running in full uniform in 18 races to raise money for LEMA and
Cornerstone, as well as to inspire others to get to know members of law enforcement in new and different ways.
His progress towards this goal can be found online at bit.ly/Racing4Community.
For more information, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
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