Crystal Officer Recognized for Probation Completion and Life-Saving Actions
Officer Frank D. Blake was lauded at a recent City Council meeting for successfully concluding his probationary period and for his critical intervention in an opioid overdose incident that occurred last year.
Officer Frank D. Blake of the Crystal Police Department was formally recognized at the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting for the successful completion of his probationary period, which officially concluded on May 19, 2025. His transition to a full-time officer was accompanied by commendation for his heroic efforts, as he, alongside Officer Jeff Clevenger, received a Life Saving Award for their critical intervention in an opioid overdose incident that occurred shortly after his probation ended, on May 28, 2025. The commendation highlighted the swift action taken by the officers, which proved pivotal in preventing a fatality.
I am honored to share a couple recognitions with you tonight.
The incident that earned Officer Blake and Officer Clevenger their commendation unfolded on May 28, 2025, at Grandma's Place Apartments. Responding to an emergency call, the officers encountered a victim in critical condition due to an opioid overdose. Their prompt medical intervention, including the administration of life-saving measures, was directly credited with saving the individual's life. Officer Clevenger was not present at the ceremony to receive his award.
If not for the medical intervention of these officers, the victim would have died from lack of oxygen due to an opioid overdose.
The official recognition of Officer Blake's probationary completion, nearly a year after the actual date, signifies the council's formal acknowledgment of his readiness and capability to serve the Crystal community. The probationary phase is a rigorous period of training and evaluation, ensuring new officers meet the high standards required for public safety. His subsequent involvement in a life-saving act shortly after completing probation underscored his dedication and effective application of training in real-world scenarios.
Officer Blake's Local Journey to Service
Other Topics from This Document
Meeting Roll Call & Quorum Confirmation
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Police Department Awards Presentation
Life Saving Award for Officers Blake and Clevenger
Award of Merit for Crime Analyst Matt Hafner (Human Trafficking Case)
Consent Agenda Review and Approval
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approval of Disbursements over $25,000
HRG Curbside Cleanup Financial Discussion
Approval of License Applications
Appointment to Sustainability Commission
Appointment to Employee Review Board
Resolution on State Performance Measures
Resolution Recognizing Flag Day
Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth 2026
Gambling Funds Update (pulled from consent agenda)
Open Forum for Citizen Concerns
Early Voting Options Discussion
2025 Annual Financial Report Presentation by Bergen CDV
Independent Auditor's Report (Unmodified Opinion)
Minnesota Legal Compliance Report Findings
Government Auditing Standards Report (Internal Control Finding)
General Fund Balance Analysis (Unassigned, Total)
Fund Balance as Percentage of Budget Policy (40%)
Budget to Actual Results for 2025 (Revenues & Expenditures)
General Fund Revenue Trends (Property Taxes, Intergovernmental, Licenses)
General Fund Expenditure Allocation (Public Safety, Parks & Rec)
Water Enterprise Fund Performance (Revenue, Expenses, Operating Income)
Sanitary Sewer Fund Performance
Storm Drainage Enterprise Fund Performance
Streetlights Utility Fund Performance
Per Capita Revenues and Expenditures Analysis
Tax Capacity, Certified Levy, and Tax Rate Analysis
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