Administration - Awards, Presentations, Organizational Business - Brian Podany, Safety Services Manager/Chief of Police
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2021 Citizen Award Recognitions
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Executive Summary
Citizens from the community will be present to receive recognition from the Blaine Police Department for their actions in 2021 that directly benefited their fellow citizens and/or law enforcement agency.
Two citizens will receive Life Saving Awards for helping to prevent a suicidal female from jumping off a bridge.
One citizen will receive a Citizen Recognition Award for assisting an officer to restrain a confrontational person until more help arrived.
Background
Each year the Blaine Police Department recognizes citizens in the community that have gone above and beyond what is expected of them to positively impact their fellow citizens and/or law enforcement agency. The citizens are nominated by Blaine Police Department staff.
Strategic Plan Relationship
This item relates to Strategic Plan Priority No. 1 - Effective Communication to residents (engage.) Recognizing residents who have helped a fellow citizen in their time of need and communicating the City of Blaine’s appreciation for their actions correlates with the City’s Strategic Plan.
Board/Commission Review
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Financial Impact
N/A
Public Outreach/Input
The citizens being recognized were given notice about the awards presentation and invited to attend. They were also encouraged to invite family and friends to attend.
Staff Recommendation
Recognize the citizens receiving the awards.