April

P.O. Milne
Police Department

On 04/15/2009 a Mr. Dennis Kennedy called to compliment P.O. Brian Milne's professionalism, understanding, and how he handled himself while answering Mr. Kennedy's call for service. Mr. Kennedy stated "I never knew cops like him existed ". Mr. Kennedy was clearly impressed with Officer Milne and the department; please keep-up the good work!

Lt. Scott Gaviglia.

P.O. Metzger
Police Department

Emily Neal wrote a note to the Operations Bureau Lieutenant in regards to the excellent service of Officer Tony Metzger. She wanted to thank Officer Metzger for going above and beyond the duty to recover her wallet and its contents, which she never expected to get back. She wanted to express her appreciation for the extra time he took and kindness he showed. Thank You Officer Metzger!

February

P.O. Thompson
Police Department

P.O. Thompson was complimented for his helpfulness and for his caring professional manner as he was assisting an elderly couple whose vehicle had become disabled.

UTPD 911 Communication Specialists
Police Department

Chief Zinser received this compliment of service about UTPD's 911 communication specialists. Over the last six weeks, I have had to phone 911 four times for emergency assistance with my parents. I am calling to let you know that each time the person at dispatch was great, very professional and calm, which I greatly appreciated. Every time I called there were different EMS staff persons who responded to each call and every single one of them was outstanding. Their professionalism, efficiency and kindness were felt every time I called. In summary, I wanted to let you know that each encounter was "tremendous" and I feel compelled to commend the township for having so many professional and caring individuals on staff.

UTPD 
P.O. Wilfert and P.O. Reardon

The Nazareth Family would like to thank Officers Wilfert and Reardon for their professionalism and respect they showed their family during a very difficult time.

January

UTPD
Police Department

I just wanted to send a note in thanking your department for a specific incident this morning. I attend Ambassador Free Will Baptist Church on Clough Pike, and I head up our Angelfood Ministry. This morning around 5:00 AM, I was at the church in a U-haul van picking up some coolers to store food in. While I was loading up the van by myself, a UT police office pulled up, got out and asked me what I was doing. I explained what was happening, and he radioed in my name and drivers license number, and told me to try and keep warm. I really do appreciate the fact that if someone had been breaking into the church, the UT police would have been there to stop it. I do not remember the officer’s name, so I thought I would send this in as a general thank you! Jeremy Luthy 

P.O. Buelsing
Police Department

Bonnie Gibson wrote to Chief Zinser to express her thankfulness for the expertise and rapid response of Officer Ed Buelsing and other officers working the day her son’s car was hit by a hit and run driver on December 26, 2008. Ms Gibson writes, by the time I was able to get to them, Officer Buelsing was there and had put out a description of the hit and run car and his fellow officers had found the car! I never would have figured this would happen. I don’t know how or where they knew to look for the car but very good police work solved this. Thanks again for all your expertise in getting this solved and solved fast.

UTPD
Police Department

Sgt. Day on behalf of the Village of Owensville Police Department sent Chief Zinser a letter to express their appreciation and gratitude for the support, and extraordinary effort the Officers of the U.T.P.D. Honor Guard exhibited during the Funeral of their Chief of Police Paul Sturgill. Sgt. Day went on to say the Honor Guard was the model of precision, concentration and professionalism.

UTPD
Police Department

The Ring Family wanted to express their sincere Thanks, for the help, understanding, kindness and respect officers of the Union Township Police Department showed their family after their 78 year old father walked away from his home and was found days later, deceased. 

P.O. Doerflein
Police Department

Marlene Meyer called to advise police department staff of her appreciation to Officer Doerflein for his efforts involving her reported offense and the intervention Officer Doerflein took to assist her with the reported incident.

UTPD
Police Department

UTPD employees lend a helping hand this Christmas. Union Township Officer Steve Siekbert had contact with a grandmother who advised him that her daughter, who lives in Union Township did not have enough money for presents or even a nice dinner for Christmas for her three kids (ages 10 months, 2 and 13). Officer Siekbert collected $150.00 from several officers and dispatchers and he and his wife went out on their own time and bought presents and food for the family. Officer Siekbert brought the presents in on Christmas Eve day and they were delivered to the grandmother who in turn delivered them to her daughter and grandchildren. This type of generosity and thoughtfulness is typical not only of Officer Siekbert, but many of Union Township employees. I am sure the gesture was a celebrated surprise and greatly appreciated by the family.

Sgt. Tony Rees

UTPD
Police Department

Please pass on a BIG THANKS to the Union Township Police! They are the BEST!! I'm working at the PNC Bank in Union Township (Withamsville) ... we've been robbed twice in the past 6 months ... and it is soooo awesome that they patrol around our branch several times a day and even drive thru the drive thru and come into the branch to check on us! BIG HUGS to them!

Julie Staubach Dance