Agenda: Edina - Public Safety Employees of the Year - Late April 2024
Edina Honors Two Police Department Employees for Outstanding Service
911 Dispatch Center and Records Division System Implementation
Police Department Staffing and Background Investigations
Off-Duty Police Response to 2023 Shooting Incident
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Votes (2)
Recognition of Kimberly Tubbs - 2023 Public Safety Employee of the Year
Kimberly Tubbs, employed since 2012, was recognized for her instrumental role in implementing and training staff on a new software system for the 911 dispatch center and records division. She also provided critical support during staffing transitions in the records division and assisted following two homicides in 2020. Her dedication to departmental advancement, positive disposition, and willingness to address challenges were cited as reasons for the award.
Recognition of Sergeant Darren Cesak - 2023 Mike Satari Officer of the Year
Sergeant Cesak, employed since 2003, received the award for his off-duty actions during a 2023 shooting incident in Edina where he used quick thinking and concise communication to direct incoming resources to the threat. Additionally, he transitioned to overseeing the investigations division and completed 40 background checks for various agency positions, which were identified as crucial for effective departmental staffing.
Notable Quotes (3)
we try to get it where more people realize how important paramedics firefighters your police officers but your dispatch people all the ones that are working behind the scenes to get these officers police and firefighters to you and they they have a right to be acknowledged for the job that they do when they put their lives on the line for you and me in this community
Kim's dedication to the advancements of the department her positive disposition and her willingness to help with any challenge presented demonstrates why she's deserving of the public safety employee of the year award for 2023
when you work with such talented individuals and to be singled as the officer of the year I guess it's it's very humbling
Ordinances & Resolutions (2)
Award presented to Kimberly Tubbs, Record Specialist, for implementation of new 911 dispatch software system and staff training.
Award presented to Sergeant Darren Cesak for off-duty actions during 2023 shooting incident and investigations division oversight.