Police Awards
Each year, the Bloomfield Township Police Department seeks
to reward those officers, civilian employees, and Township
residents who have performed some act that benefited the
department and generally made the Township a nicer, safer
place to live. There are several awards that can be
issued, depending upon the service or act performed. The
most commonly issued are described below:
The Meritorious Service Medal
 Awarded
for some difficult task in which crime is prevented, life and
property protected, or criminals apprehended. It can
also be awarded for assistance in an auxiliary capacity due to
technical knowledge, expertise and/or unusual effort put
forth.
Chief's Merit Award
 Presented
for efficient and valuable service to the department, either
in carrying out a specific task, or in the performance of
general duties over an extended period of time.
Life Saving Award
 Issued to a
law enforcement officer who personally saves a life. The
lifesaving effort will normally involve, but is not limited
to, any of the learned life-supporting processes:
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, CPR, or the Heimlich maneuver
for choking victims.
Department Unit Commendation
 This
is awarded in recognition of outstanding police services
performed by an departmental unit, such as the Field Training
Officers unit, Traffic Investigations Unit, etc.
Medal of Bravery
 Awarded when a
law enforcement officer performs an act in the line of duty
knowingly endangering or exposing himself/herself to serious
injury, and where because of the nature of the action, a life
may be saved, a serious crime prevented, or a person arrested
who has committed a serious crime.
Oak Leaf
 This is added to any of the above
awards to signify a subsequent award.
 For example, this is what you would see on the
uniform of an officer who has received two Meritorious Service
Medals.
 2007
Awards
2007 Officer of the Year
Lt. Paul Schwab
His commitment and high level of professionalism
consistently contribute to this agency's ability to deliver
the finest law enforcement services to the community.
Paul's integrity and high moral standards serve as a model to
all officers throughout the law enforcement community.
Meritorious Service
Officer Mitchell Holloway
In
February of 2007, Ofc. Holloway was assisting the FBI with a
raid in Bloomfield Township. While assigned to the
perimeter detail he observed a subject with a shotgun and
ammunition who was approaching the raid team. Holloway
immediately notified the raid team who then took necessary
precautions and disarmed the subject. Ofc. Holloway's
actions resulted in the apprehension of the suspect with no
injuries to the suspect or raid team. (07-2105)
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
OFFICER JOSEPH MONTI
In July of 2007, Officer Monti took a home invasion
report. Later, he observed a suspect walking on Telegraph
Road and investigated the subject. Monti’s investigation led
to the suspect being arrested for parole violations. While
searching the subject, he discovered the property stolen from
the home invasion he had investigated earlier. Ofc. Monti’s
dedication and devotion led to the arrest and recovery of the
stolen property. (07-3385)
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
OFFICER AARON SPARKS
In August of 2007, Ofc. Sparks was dispatched to
several reports of home invasion and larceny in the same
neighborhood in Bloomfield Township. After completing the
reports, he patrolled the neighborhood on his police bicycle
and located a group of juveniles in the area. Sparks’
dedication and perseverance led to the arrest of six (6)
juveniles and the recovery of the stolen property. (07-3660)
MERITORIOUS
SERVICE
OFFICER ROGER WECHTER
In October of 2007, Ofc. Wechter was assisting
another officer with a traffic stop on Telegraph Road. During
the investigation, a felony warrant for the driver of
the vehicle was discovered. The driver was arrested and a
foot pursuit ensued with the passenger. When Wechter caught
the suspect he forced him to the ground. During this
altercation Wechter was injured, but he continued to fight and
apprehended the suspect. It was later learned the suspect had
just been released from prison and was desperate to not
return. Ofc. Wechter’s dedication and perseverance led to a
dangerous offender being apprehended and sent back to prison.
(07-5208)
MERITORIOUS SERVICE
DETECTIVE DWAYNE BARKER
OFFICER JAMES GALLAGHER
DETECTIVE SERGEANT SCOTT SALTER – TROY P.D.
DETECTIVE SERGEANT VINCE LYNCH – LATHRUP VILLAGE P.D.
DETECTIVE CORY BAUMAN – SOUTHFIELD P.D.
DETECTIVE BRIAN SOBECKI – ROYAL OAK P.D.
DETECTIVE MICHAEL PANKEY – OAKLAND COUNTY S.D.
DETECTIVE BRIAN BASTIANELLI – FARMINGTON HILLS P.D.
DETCTIVE JEFF FLETEMIER – WEST BLOOMFIELD P.D.
For their dedication, perseverance and
tireless investigation of a homicide that occurred in
December of 2006. Their investigation led to the recovery of
the murder weapon and other evidence. The diligence and
professionalism of these officers resulted in the apprehension
of the suspect who was subsequently charged with first degree
murder. (06-905429)
CHIEF’S MERIT AWARD
ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICER RICK METCALF
Awarded for Animal Welfare Officer Metcalf’s
commitment and dedication to the residents of Bloomfield
Township. He regularly assists in any manner possible and
often goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is well
known for volunteering to assist and carry out his duties with
efficiency and enthusiasm. Metcalf’s professionalism and
outstanding work ethic are an example to all.
HONORABLE
MENTION
OFFICER DAVE COMERFORD
In May of 2007, Officer Comerford was
dispatched to a residence on an attempted home invasion
complaint. While enroute to the residence, he was given
the descriptions of the suspect and his vehicle. Prior to his
arrival Comerford observed a vehicle that matched the
suspect’s vehicle and conducted an investigatory traffic stop
on the vehicle. Comerford’s investigation led to a search of
the vehicle and the location of stolen property from the
complaint to which he had been dispatched. Comerford’s
dedication and determination led to the apprehension of the
suspect and the recovery of the stolen property. (07-2306)
LETTER OF RECOGNITION
DISPATCHER KRISTY SUNG
Awarded for Dispatcher Sung’s calm,
efficient and professional handling of a domestic violence /
fatal traffic accident in May of 2007. While working in
dispatch, she was able to assist the officers on the scene,
handle all incoming phone calls, contact command staff, and
dispatch the fire department. Further, Sung managed all of
this while working alone in dispatch. Her professionalism and
diligence were nothing short of impressive. (07-2132)
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
MR. QUINTIN ROGERS
In September of 2007, Mr. Rogers was
driving on Woodward when he noticed a suspicious subject place
a bag behind a bush at the Rite Aid store. Due to
his training as a parole and loss prevention officer, he
continued to watch the suspect. Mr. Rogers observed the
subject re-enter the store and exit again with items concealed
beneath his jacket. At that time he stopped the subject,
identified himself, and took the suspect back into the store.
Numerous stolen items were found on the suspect. As this
department was being notified, the suspect attempted to flee
the scene. Rogers gained control of the suspect and restrained
him until the police arrived. Rogers’ dedication and
selflessness resulted in the subject being arrested and the
stolen property being recovered. (07-4596)
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD
MS. TOMICA KERSEY
In May of 2007, Tomica Kersey observed an
unknown suspect in her residence. She confronted the subject
and he fled the home. Tomica immediately reported the crime,
providing a comprehensive, detailed description of a suspect
that had been knocking on her door earlier that day. Tomica’s
report included a detailed description of the vehicle the
suspect had been driving. Her quick thinking and accurate
description led to the location and arrest of the suspect.
(07-2306)
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