PO Minella

01/04/2011

Officer Minella was acknowledged for his assistance in the dispatch center.  Officer Minella stepped from his job description to assist with manpower issues.

Det. T Taylor

01/24/2011

Milford Ohio Police Chief Jamey Mills wrote to thank Detective Taylor for the assistance he render their agency in solving a $28,000 air conditioner thefts.  Chief Mills complimented Detectrive Taylor on his professionalism and teamwork.

Sgt. S Blankenship & Detective D Combs

01/25/2011

Ms. I. Gillis wrote to thank Sgt. Blankenship & Detective Combs regarding the very sensitive investigation involving a family member.  Ms. Gillis acknowledged both officers’ professionalism, thoroughness, and compassion.

PO Stephens

02/07/2011

Ms. W Rogers of the Wagon Wheels Woman’s Club wrote Officer Stephens to thank him for presenting a very informative and entertaining canine demonstration

Sgt. T Rees

02/08/2011

Mr. E Stephens wrote to thank Sgt. Rees for taking the time to explain the traffic and parking laws to his community group.

PO Stephens

02/18/2011

Miami Township, Ohio Police Chief Steve Baily wrote to thank Officer Stephens for his assistance with the canine drug sweep conducted at Milford High School.

Sgt. J Brown  PO Wilson  CS M Russell  CS S Drake

02/14/2011

Lt. Madsen complimented in writing the positive actions of the above members as they responded to a major power outage in the communications center.  Lt. Madsen pointed out that their quick response and handling of this issue diverted a catastrophic communications event

PO Wilson

02/25/2011

Chief Zinser complimented Officer Wilson on the arrest of two career criminals and the solving of 60 plus theft offenses, involving 30 victims.  The chief complimented him on his observation skills, determination, and ability to work with others and to see things through.

Sgt. S Blankenship

02/25/2011

Chief Zinser complimented Sgt. Blankenship for successfully obtaining a confession during the polygraph examination regarding the homicide of a 3-year-old victim.  Chief Zinser recognized Sgt. Blankenship as a seasoned, tried & tested accomplished investigator.

Sgt. Mills

03/02/2011

Ms. K Heitkemper wrote to thank Sgt. Mills and his staff for the women’s unarmed self-defense class presented last month.  Ms. Heitkemper and her granddaughter took the class and found it brought about a new awareness.  She noted that her granddaughter, who has physical and emotional issues, now finds people, places, and the dark less frightening.  They both experience more confidence in themselves as a result of Sg.t Mills’ class.

PO D Wilfert

04/07/2011

Ms. E Rahe, of Gleneste High wrote Officer Wilfert to thank him for his help as her senior-project mentor.  She thanked him for his time, patience, and cooperation.

CS M Childress

04/07/2011

C Rose of CNE High wrote C/S Childress for her participation in Career Day at Clermont Northeastern High School

UTPD

05/20/11

The congregation of Glen Este Church of Christ wrote the members of UTPD thanking them for their service to the community.

PO Jenkins

05/05/2011

Mr. B Beyer wrote to thank Officer Jenkins for stopping to help when Officer Jenkins observed elderly Mr. Beyer trying to lift is ill wife into his automobile.  It was upon his own initiative he stopped and helped.

CS J Cox & CS T Daly & PO D Wilfert

06/01/2011

Ms. C Deimling wrote to thank the above members for the time spent observing in the dispatch center and riding with Officer Wilfert.  She mentioned that she “enjoyed the day and learned a lot”.

PO G Grooms

07/27/2011

Ms. D Sirkling wrote to thank Officer Grooms for his prompt response to help when she locked her keys in her automobile.

PO Hathorn

07/19/2011

Mr. D McEntush called to thank Officer Hathorn for taking the time to leave a business card on his unattended business tool trailer to warn him of trailer thefts in the area. This confirms and is comforting that UTPD is checking local businesses at night.

PO A. Bobb

07/26/2011

Dr. Boyd of the VA was very complimentary of Officer Bobb in dealing with a patient while in a manic state of mind.  Dr. Boyd witnessed Officer Bobb calm the patient and convince her to be transported  to the hospital.

PO Wilson

08/23/2011

Mr. G. Payne wrote to thank Officer Wilson for his kindness, consideration, and courtesy he extended to his son while investigating an incident at Mt. Carmel Tobasco Rd. and Clough Pike

P/O Wilfert

09/13/2011

Mr. & Mrs. C. Duckett wrote to thank Officer Wilfert for the manner in which he handled their auto accident.  The elderly couple described Officer Wilfert’s actions as professional, courteous, and concerned for their well-being.  Having a heart condition, Officer Wilfert made a point to repeatedly check.

UTPD

10/3/2011

Major N. Beauchamp wrote to thank the unnamed officers who apprehended subjects inside the Salvation Army donation compound during the early morning hours stealing merchandise.

PO S Siekbert

11/29/2011

Chief Zinser commended Officer Siekbert for his professionalism and diligence while performing the School Resource Officer duties for Officer Brown while on injury leave.  School officials were very complimentary

Chief T. Zinser

11/29/2011

Director Harvey Poff, of the Butler Tech Police Academy, wrote to thank Chief Zinser for his presentation as the Commencement Exercise speaker at their November graduation.  Director Poff found the information shared by the Chief timely and relevant.

UTPD

11/29/2011

Mr. E. Nurre of Nurre funeral Homes wrote to thank all the officers involved in the security detail handling the visitation and services for the ever popular Jim Bushman, who passed away suddenly.  Mr. Nurre described the organization as professional and compassionate, an asset to the community.

UTPD

12/07/2011

Lt. S Gaviglia, Sgt. R Wagner, and Officer B Grammel represented UTPD at the AAA awards banquet where UTPD received the AAA” Gold Award” for traffic enforcement for 2011.

Sgt. M White, PO C Lutson, and PO Dan Wilfert

12/08/2011

Ms. J Siegel of Clermont Senior Services wrote to thank the above members for their assistance with the annual “Fashion with Passion” show