Press Release: Novi Police Detective Honored with
Circle of Light Award
CONTACT: David E. Molloy, Chief of Police, 248-347-0504
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, Mich., April 30, 2008 – The Novi Police Department is proud
to announce Detective Mark Boody was honored as one of several
recipients of the first annual Circle of Light Award. Detective
Boody received the award at a ceremony at the Oakland County Court
House on Tuesday, April 29th. The award is bestowed upon individuals
who have devoted their time and efforts to the fight against child
abuse and is sponsored by CARE House of Oakland County.
Detective Mark Boody
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The Circle of Light award ceremony highlighted recipients from
four members of the multidisciplinary team – protective services,
law enforcement, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office and CARE
House. The program, which included a children’s choir and an
illumination ceremony featuring children lighting candles and
symbolically shedding light on child abuse, was held in recognition
of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
Detective Boody began his law enforcement career in 1996 after
graduating from Ferris State University with a Bachelors Degree in
Criminal Justice. He was assigned to the investigative section of
the Novi Police Department in 2003, beginning his efforts as the
Department’s Juvenile Detective. In 2005, he was honored as “Officer
of The Year” with the Novi Police Department due to his efforts as
an investigator for crimes against children.
Detective Boody has successfully investigated hundreds of abuse
cases and helps ensure those responsible pay for their actions. In
addition, Boody serves on advisory boards in conjunction with CARE
House and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to improve
investigative techniques regarding crimes against children.
“The men and women of the Novi Police Department pride themselves
on providing the best service possible for our community,” commented
Novi Chief of Police David E. Molloy. “I am very proud to have
people like Detective Boody as members of the Novi Police
Department. His dedicated efforts continue to help provide a safe
environment for the youth of our community.”
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