Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition ProgramCity of Dubuque
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ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Police Department 2024 Awards and Recognition Program
SUMMARY: City Manger submitting information on the Dubuque Police Department's
2024 Awards and Recognition Program.
SUGGESTED Receive and File; PresentationSuggested Disposition:
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MVM Memo
Staff Memo Dubuque PD Awards and Recognition
Program
2024 Program
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City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Supporting Documentation
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dubuque PD Awards and Recognition Program
DATE: January 30, 2024
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Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen is submitting information on the Dubuque Police
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police
DATE: January 29, 2024
RE: Dubuque PD Awards and Recognition Program
Introduction
The purpose of this memo is to provide information on the Dubuque Police Department awards
and recognition program.
Background
A number of years ago, then Police Chief Mark Dalsing, implemented an awards and
recognition program. The purpose of the program was to formally recognize past and present
department personnel for their service to the community, for acts which are above and beyond
the call of duty, for acts which by their nature are such that the employee places his/her life in
jeopardy, or for acts that bring public acclaim to an employee, the department, and the law
enforcement profession.
Discussion
Attached is the Dubuque Police Department Policy reference the Awards and Recognition
Program. The policy is comprehensive and covers how to nominate someone, the vetting
process, final approval of awards and then the display of such awards. Employees are
recognized in front of their peers during unit meetings, or shift briefings, through a
presentation, certificate, and a commendation/citation bar that they can wear on their uniforms.
Additionally, officers are allowed to wear a bar that shows specialty units or divisions they have
been a part of.
In January 2022, we held our first Awards and Recognition night. A committee was formed
that consisted of employees who were passionate about making sure the event was flawless.
The purpose was to formalize the recognition of officers not only in front of their peers but also
in front of family and friends. It is hard in a 24/7 business to get everyone together at one time.
Invites went out to each employee. The event was held at the Midway Hotel. Snacks and pool
passes were provided. The event was a formal event with presentations of the awards, as well
as, a family wellness component conducted by our peer support and EAP providers.
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
This event was again held in January 2023 and the night was even bigger, with approximately
150 employees, family and friends in attendance. Employees were encouraged to wear their
uniforms with the citation/commendation bar.
On January 25, 2024, the department held the third annual Awards and Recognition night (see
attached program). As with all things, we are constantly adjusting to make the night better.
This year, we had Dr. Nicole Keady, a psychologist with Medical Associates start the night with
a question and answer session related to brain health of our officers. Attendees were allowed
to submit questions ahead of time. The questions ranged from PTSD, to sleep issues, to
nightmares. Additionally, on this night we not only recognize officers, but those that support
the department and our mission. This year Dr. Dan Wing, a physician and wilderness
medicine expert was recognized for supporting our Tactical Unit for over 15 years.
It should be noted that the formal awards and recognition night is only a small portion of what
goes on with the employees of the Dubuque Police Department. The employees of the
department have many milestones throughout a year. Whether it be promotions, lateral
transfers into another division, or selected to be an instructor, are just a few of those
accomplishments. Additionally, employees continue their formal education, attend
certifications and participate in the community.
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Welcome & Opening Statements
Chief Jeremy Jensen
Presentation of the Colors `
Dubuque Police Department Honor Guard
Moment of silence for those who are no longer
with us
Invocation
Mark Smith, Dubuque Police Chaplain
Recognition of 2023 DPD Retirees & Anniversaries
Chief Jeremy Jensen
5 years
Officer Bryce Eberly
Officer Jake Humpal
Officer Carter Meyer
Lieutenant Steve Olson
Dawn Dempsey
10 years
Lieutenant Wilkens Dieujuste
Corporal Billy Dieujuste
Corporal Kane Hoffmann
15 years
Captain Brandon Bauer
Lieutenant Ryan Scherrman
City Manager Mike Van Milligen & Assistant Chief
Chief Jeremy Jensen Joseph Messerich
Corporal Justin Dura Dr. Dan Wing
AWARD PRESENTATION
Presented by DPD Awards and Recognition Committee members:
Captain Jason Pace, Lieutenant Brendan Welsh, Corporal Travis Kramer, and Officer Dane Bakken
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
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Dawn Dempsey
Corporal Brian Wullweber
Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department who distinguishes himself/herself by an act of extraordinary achievement, or unwavering
dedication to duty and meritorious service which contributed to the overwhelming success of the department's mission and future wellbeing.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
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Officer Allison Bailey
Lieutenant Luke Bock
Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department who demonstrates personal initiative or performs above Lieutenant David Haupert
normal requirements in the course of his or her duties. Officer Nate Lech
Officer Sage Schroeder
Officer Jordan Waddick
LIFE SAVING
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Officer Brandon Barbour
Officer Bryce Eberly
Officer Jake Humpal
Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department for an act performed in the line of duty which through Officer Austin Manders
prompt and alert reaction, results in saving a life. Officer Nathan Wall
Benediction Charles Tharp, Dubuque Police Chaplain
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PAT R I OT AWA R D
Officer Allison Bailey
Officer Benjamin Berntgen
Officer Max Contreras
Officer Harlie Durr
Officer Emiliano Gomez
Officer Austin Manders
Officer Morgan McDowell
Officer Kara Pender
Officer William Yeo
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
INSTRUCTOR RIBBON
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Officer Stephanie Wehr
Officer Mark Portz
SPECIALTY I
TACTICAL ENTRY TEAM
Officer Aiden Carr
Officer Dane Bakken
Officer Tyler Breitbach
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Officer Tyler Breitbach
Officer Alyssa Klawitter
Officer Brittany Neyen
DRONE PILOT
Cpl. Justin Dura
Officer Brendan Nugent
ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION IST
Officer Brendan Nugent
Officer Stephanie Wehr
SPECIALTY III
DDTF
Cpl. Brian Wullweber
COP
Officer Brendan Nugent
Officer Kim Hoover
LEGION OF HONOR
- Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department, who in the line of duty, distinguishes himself/herself by performing an
act of bravery or valor, which involved imminent personal hazards or risks to life, having full knowledge of the risks, with a subject
armed with a dangerous weapon. The Legion of Honor is the highest award presented by the Dubuque Police Department.
GALLANTRY STAR
'...'Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department, who in the line of duty, distinguishes himself/herself by performing
an act of bravery or valor, which involved imminent personal hazards or risks to life, having full knowledge of the risk while using
sound judgement and tactics. The Gallantry Star is the second highest award presented by the Dubuque Police Department.
WOUNDED IN COMBAT
Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department, who receives a wound, in the line of duty, which was inflicted
intentionally by an adversary, with a weapon or with the intent to inflict serious or life threatening injury.
SIGNIFICANT INJURY ON DUTY
9 Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department who, in the line of duty, receives an injury caused by criminal or
negligent actions of another person which causes severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of
teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, loss of consciousness, or other illness or injury determined significant by the
Chief of Police, Chief's designee, or the awards committee and overcomes the injury to return to full duty.
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
■Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department who distinguishes himself/herself by an act of extraordinary
achievement, or unwavering dedication to duty and meritorious service which contributed to the overwhelming success of the
department's mission and future wellbeing.
POLICE COMMENDATION
.'-'.Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department in recognition of unique or superior leadership skills or
meritorious service beyond what is expected while performing an extraordinary task that involves problem solving,
initiative, thoroughness, and sound decision making while in the performance of his or her duty. This award honors those
whose service to the community is noteworthy.
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
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■ Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department who demonstrates personal initiative or performs above normal
requirements in the course of his or her duties.
LIFE SAVING
■ ■ Presented to a member of the Dubuque Police Department for an act performed in the line of duty which through prompt and
alert reaction, results in saving a life.
CLASS II AWARDS (CONT.)
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department that is active in the Field Training and Evaluation Program of the Dubuque
Police Department.
SPECIALTY 1 — TACTICAL AWARD
Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who is assigned to any of the following specialty units of the Dubuque
Police Department in good standing: Tactical Entry Team, Marksman/Observer Team, Negotiators, Canine Handler, and Mobile
Field Force. To remain eligible to wear this citation bar, an officer must be actively utilized in any of the aforementioned
capacities by the Dubuque Police Department.
SPECIALTY 2 — ADVANCED SKILLS AWARD
Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who is assigned to a specialty unit including: Underwater Search and
Rescue, Departmental Armorer, Drug Recognition Expert, DARE, Accident Reconstruction ist, Police Explorer Advisor, Auxiliary
Advisor, or Drone Team.
SPECIALTY — FULLTIME SPECIALTY UNITAWARD
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Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who is assigned to a departmental permanent, full-time, multi -officer
specialty unit including: Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Community Oriented Policing Unit (COP), School Resource Officer
(SRO), Dubuque Drug Task Force (DDTF), Traffic Unit, or the Neighborhood Response Team (NRT). Former members of the specified
units who left in good standing are eligible for this award.
INSTRUCTOR / FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
Instructor — Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department that is certified as a Police Instructor and is actively being utilized in this capacity by the DPD.
Firearms Instructor — Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who is a certified firearms instructor and is actively being utilized in that capacity by
the Dubuque Police Department.
HONOR GUARD
WHONOR Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who is assigned as a member of the department's Honor Guard Unit and is
UARD actively serving in that capacity.
PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD
EMEAwarded to those officers that successfully complete the physical fitness standards in which the sit and reach, push-ups,
sit-ups and the mile and a half run are scored. Those officers who meet the minimum standards as set forth by the Iowa Law
Enforcement Academy will be awarded the left pin and those officers who meet the preferred standards as set forth by the Iowa
Law Enforcement Academy will be awarded the right pin.
MILITARY SERVICE
ME30Worn by a member of the Dubuque Police Department who has honorably served in any branch of the United States Military,
including reserve and National Guard status, completed their tour of duty and received an Honorable Discharge.
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Worn by members of the Dubuque Police Department for their continued dedication in the defense and protection of the United
REF=� States. (Officers are eligible for this award after their first year of honorable service.)
SERVICE MEDAL
Awarded to those officers as recognition to their dedication to the City of Dubuque, the Dubuque Police Department and the
police profession. This citation will be awarded in 5 year service increments.
Gallantry Star
2017
Rick Fullmer
Jason Pace
2016
Andrew Harden
Brad Hesselbacher
Significant Injury on Duty
2022
Jordan Waddick
2019
Jonathan Brokens
Distinguished Service
2021
Mark Dalsing
Steve Eastvedt
Becky Steiber
Police Commendation
2022
Ann Dauderman
Jason Pace
Brendan Welsh
2019
Jay Murray
Sad& Pointer
2016
Rick Fullmer
Certificate of Merit
2022
Nicole Brehm
Tyler Breitbach
Joel Cross
Clark Egdorf
Brandon Gudenkauf
Kimberly Hoover
Jason Hoerner
Matt Levin
Mark Lorenzen
Brianna Marzette
Sad& Pointer
Casey Smith
Nathan Wall
Brian Wullweber
Past Recipients
(Class I and Class II Awards)
Certificate of Merit (cont.)
2021
Scott Koch
Carter Meyer
Steve Radloff
Nick Soppe
Marty Steil
Nate Wall
Brendan Welsh
2020
Scott Baxter
Joel Cross
Gary Pape
2017
Paul Avenarius
Luke Bock
Chad Crabill
Sade' Pointer
Ryan Scherrman
Sam White
2016
Brandon Bauer
Michael McTague
Jay Murray
Jason Pace
Craig Salmonson
2015
Luke Bock
Kurt Rosenthal
Nicholas Schlosser
Life Saving
2022
Joel Cross
Phillip Friedman
Matt Gamperl
Brandon Gudenkauf
Mark Lorenzen
Cody Schwocher
2021
Dane Bakken-Drinkall
Clark Egdorf
2020
Evan Armour
Nathan Wall
Life Saving (cont.)
2018
Michael Hernandez
Jay Murray
Casey Smith
2017
Dane Cox
Justin Dura
Kurt Rosenthal
Stan Ryan
2016
Chad Crabill
Jason Dura
2015
Kurt Rosenthal
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