Press Release: Novi Police Department recognizes
the year’s best
CONTACT: David E. Molloy, Chief of Police, 248-347-0504
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, Mich., May 15, 2008 – The Novi Police Department honored
several of the outstanding men and women of the Novi Police
Department at its Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 14. The Police
Department recognized its Officer of the Year and Civilian Employee
of the Year, and paid tribute to Officer Jeff Brown and K-9 Yukon
for seven years of meritorious service to the Novi Community.
Detective Mike Wilson
2007 Officer of the Year
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“I am extremely proud of Detective Mike Wilson and Dispatcher
Kellie Marzolf for the professional contributions they made to the
Novi Police Department and in service to our entire community,”
commented Chief of Police David Molloy. “It was an honor to name
Detective Wilson our Novi Police Officer of the Year and Dispatcher
Marzolf as our Civilian Employee of the Year. In addition to
excelling in their current assignments, both individuals went above
and beyond and volunteered their personal time to enhance the
quality of life for many people throughout Novi.”
Detective Wilson was recognized as the 2007 Officer of the Year.
Currently assigned to the Novi Community School District as the
School Resource Officer, he joined the Novi Police Department in
1990 after graduating from Grand Valley State University with a
degree in Criminal Justice.
Detective Wilson coordinates the Youth Police Academy every July.
The Youth Police Academy is a five-day seminar during which Novi
youth ages 13 to 17 get an opportunity to learn about law
enforcement. Over 60 youth have graduated from this program in its
two years of existence. In addition to the Youth Police Academy.
Detective Wilson plays an instrumental role with the annual
“Addicted to Movies, Not Drugs,” attends Novi Sporting events to
assist school administration and attends Minor Impact Panels every
month to assist in teaching youth the importance of staying away
from alcohol.
“It is an outstanding honor to be recognized as the Officer of
the Year. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the
Novi Police Department and the Novi Community School District,”
commented Detective Wilson. “This award is a reflection on the
commitment the men and women of the Novi Police Department have to
the citizens and youth of our community.”
Dispatcher Kellie Marzof
2007 Civilian Employee of the Year
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Dispatcher Marzolf was honored as the 2007 Civilian Employee of
the Year. Dispatcher Marzolf is relied upon to assist with every
aspect of the dispatch training process. Since joining the Novi
Police Department in November 2007, she has earned the trust and
respect of fellow dispatchers, police officers and firefighters.
When asked about her recognition, Marzolf stated, “I was very
honored to be nominated and even more honored to be chosen for this
award. It is a reflection of the outstanding work that the Novi
Police Department does. It is a pleasure to be part of such a
dedicated team.”
Officer Jeff Brown and K-9 Yukon
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Officer Jeff Brown and K-9 Yukon were recognized for their seven
years of service to the Novi Community. In September 2000, Officer
Brown was allowed by the City of Novi to become a K-9 handler for
the Novi Police Department. After a five-month training period,
Yukon joined Officer Brown on the road for the first time in
February, 2001, and over the next seven years earned Merit Citations
from the Chief of Police in 2001 and 2007 and Unit Citations in
2001, 02 and 07. In the twilight of his career, Yukon was diagnosed
with an incurable degenerative neurological disease. Yukon continued
to serve with distinction until April 2008.
“Yukon was a great friend and partner to me over our seven years
together. He will not only be missed by myself and my family but by
the entire Novi Police Department,” said Officer Brown. “This
tribute is a great honor not only to Yukon but to K-9 Officers
throughout the law enforcement community.”
“The dedication and commitment K-9 Officers have toward keeping
communities safe is evident from the first moment they begin their
training,” said Chief Molloy. “K-9 teams, such as Officer Brown and
Yukon, are not only vital towards maintaining a safe community but
provide an excellent community relations component of a police
department.”
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