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AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAM <br />The Lino Lakes Police Department always expects a high level of professional performance from <br />its employees. All department members can nominate peers they feel have exceeded the high <br />standards of the department. In 2005, the following employees were selected for Certificate of <br />Commendation awards: <br />1st QUARTER — OFFICER MELINDA BROWN <br />Officer Melinda Brown received recognition for her exceptional <br />performance in coordinating, developing and implementing the first annual <br />Middle School Public Safety Junior Academy. Through her professionalism <br />and perseverance she demonstrated the ability to partner with several public <br />safety agencies and the school district to create a memorable event for the <br />middle school students. <br />2nd QUARTER — MULTIPLE OFFICERS <br />Sergeant Hammes, Officers Steve Wagner, Mike Monson and Chris Bragelman were <br />recognized for their role in the apprehension of a suicidal suspect who threatened a partner with a <br />handgun and shot the family dog. He ultimately surrendered after a tense standoff with police. <br />Through teamwork they were able to turn a volatile and potential homicidal situation into a felony <br />arrest without injury to any officers or innocent neighbors. <br />Lino Lakes Police Department 2005 Annual Report 6 <br />