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Sumpter police awards go digital during pandemic

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Sumpter Township Director of his significant contribution to the Records Management System
Public Safety/Police Chief Eric mission of the Sumpter These officers deserve to be recognized (RMS) and Computer-Aided
Luke has found a means of hon- Township Police Department, Dispatch (CAD) in late 2019, mov-
oring the officers of his depart- Luke noted. for their outstanding work, though. ing to the CLEMIS system oper-
ment while adhering to the Stay “Officer Devos exemplifies I ask that we all take a moment to acknowledge ated by Oakland County.
Home Stay Safe executive order duty, honor, and integrity. His “A switch like this is a consid-
of the governor. That safety meas- dedication and work ethic is top- and congratulate the award winners for 2019. erable undertaking for any
ure has curtailed official meet- notch, and he demonstrates the department but was completed
ings of the Sumpter Township highest standard of character in a relatively short period and
Board of Trustees and has and professional conduct,” Luke a residence on Texas Street for through the quality of work per- with very few hurdles due to
delayed an important presenta- explained. “His care for the com- an Opioid overdose victim not formed. This year, the award was their extraordinary work ethic,
tion to officers of the department. munity is evident at all times and breathing. They provided life- posthumously presented to dedication, knowledge, and pro-
Traditionally, the exemplary his contributions are essential to saving measures in the form of Det./Corp. John Ashby. The fessionalism,” Luke said.
work of township police officers the success of the department.” Narcan, saving the 28-year-old award honored his 20th anniver- Toth, Egerer, Schrecengost
is recognized during an official man's life. sary with the department in 2019. and Dzagulones were chosen for
meeting of the board of trustees LIFE-SAVING AWARD Egerer was awarded for her “Sadly, Det./Cpl. Ashby lost his the honor as a result of an Oct. 2,
attended by the public, friends The Life Saving Award is pre- response on Nov. 10, 2019, to a battle with cancer and passed on 2019 joint investigation between
and family members. With the sented each year to an officer or residence on Rustic Lane North Feb. 28, 2020,” Luke noted. the Sumpter Police Department
delay of those meetings due to officers who are credited with for an Opioid overdose victim not and the Belleville Police
the COVID-19 pandemic, those actively saving a human life. breathing. She provided life-sav- PATROL PRODUCTIVITY Department after threats were
meetings have been delayed for Chosen for the award this year ing measures in the form of Honored as the most produc- made against both departments
the month of April, when the were Sgt. Beth Egerer, Sgt. Narcan, saving the 32-year-old tive road patrol members during in addition to the Van Buren
awards would usually be pre- Joseph Balowski, Ofc. Colleen man's life. 2019 were Sgt. Beth Egerer on Public Schools. These threats
sented. Gottschalk, Ofc. Chris Herrick, the day shift, Ofc. Bart Devos on were sent from bogus Facebook
To compensate for that lack of Ofc. Bart Devos, Ofc. Ken Toney, ACADEMIC the night shift and Ofc. Sean and email accounts.
public recognition, Luke recently and Ofc. Jesiah Rodriguez ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Hudson on the float shift. “Due to the excellent police
had the names of the honored Gottschalk and Toney were This award is presented to a work of these officers, the investi-
officers listed on the police selected for the award based on department member who CHIEF'S RECOGNITION gation quickly identified the 22-
department Facebook page. their response Feb. 26, 2019 to a advances their educational level The chief of police may pres- year-old Belleville resident
“Unfortunately, due to COVID- residence on Sumpter Road while continually working for the ent this award to a member of behind the fake accounts/
19, we're not sure when this type where they discovered an unre- department. This year, Sgt. Beth the police department for any threats, and he was subsequently
of gathering will be able to occur sponsive overdose victim. The Egerer and Sgt. Brian Stffani reason deemed worthy of recog- arrested and charged with two
again safely,” the chief comment- officers administered Narcan, were honored for their respec- nition. Selected for the honor this felony counts; false report or
ed on the entry. “These officers saving the 27-year-old man's life. tive graduations from the year were: Lt. Patrick Gannon; threat of terrorism and using a
deserve to be recognized for Gottschalk and Devos were Eastern Michigan University Operations Coordinator Malissa computer to commit a crime,”
their outstanding work, though. I selected for their response June School of Police Staff and Paquette; Det./Sgt. John Toth; Luke said. The suspect has since
ask that we all take a moment to 5, 2019, to a residence on Nevada Command in October, 2019. Sgt. Beth Egerer; Corp. Todd entered a guilty plea to the
acknowledge and congratulate Street for an Opioid overdose vic- Schrecengost of the Belleville charges.
the award winners for 2019,” tim not breathing. They provided VALUED SERVICE Police Department and Ofc. “I want to thank the award
Luke posted. life-saving measures in the form Members qualifying for this Sarah Dzagulones, also of the recipients along with all other
of Narcan, saving the 31-year-old award have accrued a minimum Belleville Police Department. members of the department for a
OFFICER OF THE YEAR woman's life. of 20 years of continued service Gannon and Paquette were job well done in 2019. Thank you
Chosen as 2019 Officer of the Balowski, Herrick and in the department. The officer selected as a result of their work for your continued dedication
Year was Ofc. Bart Devos. Rodriguez were honored for must demonstrate a consistent when the police department and service to the community,”
His selection was based on their response on Oct. 21, 2019, to commitment to the department undertook a switch of the Luke concluded.
Candidates file nominating petitions for Aug. 4 township vote

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Candidates for office in John W. Morgan who will be LaPorte, Don Swinson and Tim
Sumpter Township had until 4 challenged by Nelson Po; Rush. On Monday, additional The election will be on
p.m. last Tuesday to file nomi- Antoine Jordan; Tim Bowman petitions had been filed for
nating petitions for office. and Denise Komora. trustee seats by Sheena Barnes, Tuesday, Aug. 4 during the
While The Eagle was able to Incumbent Township Clerk Ken Myers, Peggy Morgan and presidential primary election in the state.
print names of most candidates Esther Hurst will seek reelec- Eric Partridge.
last week, due to an early press tion and will be opposed by can- Filing nominating petitions
time, the names of all the candi- didate Sherry Olds. for the office of treasurer were office of the township clerk. tion date.
dates on the Aug. 4 ballot were Four incumbent trustees also James Clark and Vincent Terms for all offices in the The election will be on
not included. filed affidavits declaring their Warren. Incumbent Treasurer township are four years. The Tuesday, Aug. 4 during the presi-
Seeking the office of supervi- candidacy for re-election, Kenneth Bednark did not file a story last week also inadvertent- dential primary election in the
sor is incumbent Supervisor including Matt Oddy, Don re-election petition with the ly contained an erroneous elec- state.

Van Buren Township Fire Chief returns from leave

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Fire Chief Amy Brow “She empowers her staff to
received a warm welcome when She empowers her staff to do better, do better, always act with safety
she returned to work last in mind, and remain physically
Monday following a leave of always act with safety in mind, and mentally fit,” said McInally.
absence. and remain physically and mentally fit. Brow helped expand the fire
Director of Public Safety Greg department to six full-time fire-
Laurain said was pleased to see fighters, led the purchasing of
Brow return to her position. McInally has served as inter- prouder to go back to work new and improved equipment
“I'm pleased to announce that im fire chief since January. He alongside them again. Thank for the department, and is
Amy Brow will be returning will return to his position of fire you to Chief Brow, Director responsible for several other
back to work as Van Buren marshal in the township. Laurain, and the Township improvements, officials said.
Township Fire Chief and would “It was a pleasure filling in Board for giving me the opportu- “Without Amy Brow's leader-
like to thank Interim Chief for Chief Brow while she was on nity,” said McInally. ship, our fire department would
(David) McInally for his leader- leave. We have a very profes- Brow has been employed not be what it is today. We're
ship during Chief Brow's leave. sional department that works with Van Buren Township since thankful for Interim Chief
McInally has performed an hard for each other and their April 2017 and has implemented McInally's hard work during her
exemplary job these past several community. I am honored to many new changes under her leave and excited to welcome
months, especially during the have led such an awesome leadership, McInally comment- back Fire Chief Brow,” said
COVID-19 crisis,” Laurain said. group of people, and even ed. Supervisor Kevin McNamara. Fire Chief Amy Brow

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