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4095 Center Road
Brunswick Ohio 44212
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Robert Safran
Chief
rsafran@brunswick.oh.us
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Wanted persons: Medina Municipal Court
Medal of Valor
Awarded for an outstanding act in the line of duty with imminent personal hazard of life, with full knowledge of the risk involved.
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1996 | Sergeant Joseph McDermott Officer Sam Millam Officer Larry Pringle Officer Stefan Karthan Officer Dean Weinhardt Officer Clark Winch | Members of the Emergency Response Team during an armed barricade hostage incident |
Police Medal of Heroism
Awarded for an act of heroism, at imminent personal hazard of life in combat with an armed adversary.
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2004 | Sergeant Joseph McDermott Officer Kevin Scullin Officer John Fink | Responded to an armed suspect threatening a subject with a gun and subsequently were involved in a shooting and the arrest of the subject |
| 2020 | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Officer Jeremy Puhac | Responded to a psychiatric situation call whereby the suspect murdered his mother. Officers were involved in a shooting when the armed suspect escalated the encounter. |
| 2020 | Officer Joe Rizk Officer Jeff Lee | Responded to a report of a barricaded male suspect armed with a pistol. Officers were involved in a shooting when the suspect exited his residence and fired at officers. |
Police Purple Heart
Awarded for a wound received in the line of duty, inflicted intentionally by an armed adversary, and resulting in traumatic injury to the nominee.
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1996 | Officer Sam Puzella Officer Steve Karthan Officer Dean Weinhardt | Sustained gunshot wounds during an armed barricade hostage incident |
Meritorious Service Award
Awarded for a highly creditable accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the member and the Division as a result of training and devotion to duty or service to the community.
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1976 | Officer Carl Meding | While off duty, apprehended a robbery suspect in Cleveland |
| 1984 | Officer Nick Solar | Saved children who were in danger in an unattended moving car |
| 1996 | Officer Sam Puzella Officer Dale Schnell | For actions during a welfare check that resulted in Officers coming under gunfire and led to an armed barricade hostage incident |
| 2018 | Officer Ted Kiernozek Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Joseph Rizk | For assisting the Hinkley Police Department on a welfare check of a reportedly mentally ill subject who was armed and who began firing inside the structure where he was located. Officers convinced the subject to agree to exit, where he was taken into custody for treatment and evaluation. |
Life Saving Award
Awarded for an act performed in the line of duty which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, results in the saving of a life.
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| January 6, 2014 | Officer Jeff Jones Officer Chris Scafidi | Helped save the life of a male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using an AED and CPR |
| February 19, 2015 | Officer Lynda Reeves Officer James Keaveney Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of a male unresponsive and not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using an AED and CPR |
| November 19, 2015 | Sgt. Robert Safran Officer Jeff Lee | Helped save the life of a male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using an AED |
| February 7, 2016 | Officer Brian Mummert | Helped save the life of a male not breathing, with no pulse, by administering life saving efforts using CPR |
| June 8, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| July 16, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Steve Szuter Officer Joe Rizk | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| August 28, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Joe Rizk Officer Zachary Callahan | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| September 10, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| September 14, 2016 | Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| November 1, 2016 | Officer Jeff Lee Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| January 7, 2017 | Officer Joseph Ceccacci | Responded to a call a suspected drug overdose with an unconscious male. Upon arrival he administered lifesaving efforts utilizing CPR, an AED and Naloxone which helped save the person’s life. |
| February 18, 2017 | Officer Steve Karthan | Responding to a call of an erratic driver, attempted to stop the car, but found driver not responding to signals to stop and in an apparent medical emergency. Used his police cruiser to block the car and, once stopped, had to use his baton to break out a window to put the car in park. EMS was summoned and driver was transported to a hospital for a diabetic emergency. |
| April 4, 2017 | Officer Charles Weber Office Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| May 31, 2017 | Officer John Fink Officer Steven Karthan Officer Ted Kiernozek | Responded to a suspected drug overdose call. Officers administered multiple doses of Naloxone and saved the male victim's life |
| December 27, 2017 | Officer Scott Smith | Responded to a fitness facility and found an unresponsive male. Utilized an AED and performed CPR until EMS arrived, saving the man's life |
| June 3, 2018 | Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| July 16, 2018 | Officer Brian Mummert Officer Joseph Rizk | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| July 22, 2018 | Officer Brian Mummert Officer Steven Szuter | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| August 19, 2018 | Officer Steven Szuter Officer John Fink Officer Jonathan Osborne Officer Zachary Callahan Officer Keon Hemerlein | Responded to a report of a drowning victim. Officers performed life-saving efforts including CPR until EMS arrived- saving the man's life |
| July 18, 2019 | Officer Keleman | Responded to a residence for a report of a male not breathing. Ofc. Keleman began lifesaving efforts on the male who was later determined to have had a heart attack. The quick thinking and actions helped save this person’s life. |
| August 26, 2019 | Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Joe Rizk | Responded to a call of a possible drug overdose involving a male subject not breathing. Officers administered lifesaving efforts including C.P.R., use of an A.E.D., and Naloxone which helped save the person’s life. |
| December 23, 2019 | Officer Jeremy Puhac | Responded to a residence for a report of a possible overdose. He administered life-saving efforts including assisting family members with C.P.R. and the use of Naloxone. His quick actions and effort helped to save the life of the 59 year old female. |
| January 31, 2020 | Officer Joe Rizk Officer Steven Szuter Officer Derek Zelenka Officer Jonathan Osborne | Responded to a report of a male subject running on a treadmill at the Recreation Center who had collapsed. The male was later determined to have had a heart attack. Officers utilized an AED and performed CPR on the male subject until EMS arrived. Their combined quick thinking and actions helped save this person’s life. |
| October 10, 2020 | Officer Steven Szuter Officer Jeff Holub | Removed a male subject from a burning vehicle following a pursuit and crash of the suspect vehicle. |
| February 28, 2021 | Officer Jeff Lee Officer Ron DeAmicis | Responded to a residence for a report of a 57 year old female not breathing. The actions of both officers saved the life of this individual who has since recovered. |
| June 17, 2024 | Sgt. Michael Matheis Officer George Keleman Officer Jeffrey Valek | Helped save the life of an unconscious male who was not breathing by administering life-saving efforts using an AED and CPR. |
Safe Driver Award
Sworn officers who operate a public safety vehicle crash free for three (3) years will receive a Safe Driver Certificate. A crash, as documented by a crash report, incident report, or log entry will be reviewed for eligibility and determination of fault.
| 2019-2021 | Lieutenant Steve Hoover Sergeant Greg Hayest Sergeant Chris Spencer Detective Chris Scafidi Officer James Keaveney Officer Mark Luciano Officer Jeff Garcia Officer Ted Kiernozek | Sergeant Scott Kowell Sergeant Kevin Scullin Sergeant Doug Laino Officer Jeremy Puhac Officer Brian Mummert Officer John Fink Detective Sarah Merhaut Officer Joe Ceccacci | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Sergeant Jon Page Officer Charles Weber Officer Joe Rizk Officer Matthew Sandella Officer John Witthuhn Officer Jeff Lee |
| 2020-2022 | Lieutenant Steve Hoover Sergeant Michael Matheis Sergeant Chris Spencer Sergeant Kevin Scullin Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Sergeant Jon Page Sergeant Scott Kowell Sergeant Greg Hayest Sergeant Doug Laino | Detective Sarah Merhaut Detective Chris Scafidi Officer Ted Kiernozek Officer John Fink Officer Jeremy Puhac Officer Brian Mummert Officer James Keaveney Officer John Witthuhn Officer Joe Ceccacci | Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Steve Szuter Officer Jeff Lee Officer Jon Osborne Officer Jeff Garcia Officer Matt Sandella Officer Jeff Holub Officer Brad Hughes |
OTOA* Unit Citation of Valor
Contributions towards the successful rescue mission during an armed barricade incident (November 2013).
* Ohio Tactical Officers Association
| 2014 | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky - Precision Marksman Sergeant Scott Kowell - Tactical Officer Officer Lynda Reeves - Crisis Negotiator Officer Greg Hayest - Tactical Officer Officer John Fink - Tactical Officer Officer Sam Gagliardi - Tactical Officer | Sergeant Robert Safran - Crisis Negotiator Sergeant Doug Laino - Crisis Negotiator Officer Ted Kiernozek - Tactical Officer Officer George Keleman - Bomb Technician Officer Brian Mummert - Tactical Officer |
Ohio Telecommunicator of the Year
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2007 | Terry Gluszek | Professionally handled an E911 call of a homicide in progress in Hinckley Township |
Veteran of the Year
Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Lance Corporal Andrew W. Nowacki Memorial Veteran of the Year Award
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2018 | Lieutenant Robert Safran | Selected for his commitment to bringing positive recognition to officers who have served our country in the armed forces by developing programs such as Veteran’s Outreach and an Armed Services Recognition Badge. |
Employee of the Year
| Year | Officer | Communication Specialist | |
| 1977 | Dale Kozlik | ||
| 1978 | Lawrence Whittaker | ||
| 1979 | Tom Dreher Carl Meding | ||
| 1980 | Joe McDermott | ||
| 1981 | Nick Solar | ||
| 1984 | David Szuter | ||
| 1989 | Larry Pringle | ||
| 1990 | Hank Papushak | ||
| 1991 | Stefan Karthan | ||
| 1992 | Carl DeForest | ||
| 1993 | Stefan Karthan | ||
| 1998 | Ed Blanc | ||
| 1999 | Carl Meding | ||
| 2000 | Dean Weinhardt | ||
| 2001 | Steve Hoover | ||
| 2002 | Robert Safran | Joanne Szoke | |
| 2003 | Lee Rankin | ||
| 2004 | Kevin Scullin | ||
| 2005 | Brian Schmitt | AnnMarie Wiencek | |
| 2006 | Robert Marok | Deborah Forrester | |
| 2007 | Greg Hayest | Terry Gluszek | |
| 2008 | Charles Weber | Rebecca Payne | |
| 2009 | Sarah Hosta | Greg Hendricks | |
| 2010 | Mark Luciano | Keri Quidatano | |
| 2011 | John Fink | Nancy Terry | |
| 2012 | Sam Gagliardi | Joshua Malames | |
| 2013 | Brian Schmitt | Nancy Terry | |
| 2014 | Jeffrey Jones | Becky Rantucci | |
| 2015 | Steven Szuter | Stephanie Prock | |
| 2016 | George Keleman | Nancy Terry | |
| 2017 | Sarah Merhaut | Keri Quidatano | |
| 2018* | Mike Kellums | ||
| 2019 | Joseph Ceccacci | ||
| 2020 | Daren Lubinsky | ||
| 2021 | Terry Gluszek, Keri Quidatano, Jamie Dales, Carmen McGervey, Melissa Ulbrich, Brandon Jagusch | ||
| 2022 | Matt Sandella | ||
| 2023 | Kyle Flagg | Ann Marie Jones | |
* Prior to 2018, this award was known as the Officer and Communication Specialist of the Year.
Contact us
Division of Police
4095 Center Road
Brunswick Ohio 44212
330-225-9111
Brian Ohlin
Chief of Police
bohlin@brunswick.oh.us
Apartment liaison
Bicycle Patrol
Communications
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Detective Bureau
Directed patrol requests
Drug enforcement
Juvenile Diversion Board
K-9 Unit
Mental health liaison
School resource officers
Special Weapons and Tactics/Southwest Enforcement Bureau
Traffic enforcement strategies
Traffic Unit
US Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force
Animal Control
Bicycle registration
Block watch
Business contacts
Citizens' Police Academy
Citizens’ Police Academy application
Citizens’ Police Academy newsletter
Community Engagement Officer
Crime prevention tips
FACT (Family Assistance Coalition Team)
Finding Families
Next of Kin & ID R Kids programs
Salvation Army
Security check
Senior citizen programs
Veterans outreach
Avoiding false alarms
Codified ordinances
Compliments/complaints
Identity theft help
Lost and found pets
Medication drop-off
Most commonly asked questions
Parking on City streets
Pet Finder
Police reports and information requests
Residential History ADA (Disability) form
Self-Reported Incident form
Sex offenders
Victim resources
Wanted persons: Medina Municipal Court
Medal of Valor
Awarded for an outstanding act in the line of duty with imminent personal hazard of life, with full knowledge of the risk involved.
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1996 | Sergeant Joseph McDermott Officer Sam Millam Officer Larry Pringle Officer Stefan Karthan Officer Dean Weinhardt Officer Clark Winch | Members of the Emergency Response Team during an armed barricade hostage incident |
Police Medal of Heroism
Awarded for an act of heroism, at imminent personal hazard of life in combat with an armed adversary.
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2004 | Sergeant Joseph McDermott Officer Kevin Scullin Officer John Fink | Responded to an armed suspect threatening a subject with a gun and subsequently were involved in a shooting and the arrest of the subject |
| 2020 | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Officer Jeremy Puhac | Responded to a psychiatric situation call whereby the suspect murdered his mother. Officers were involved in a shooting when the armed suspect escalated the encounter. |
| 2020 | Officer Joe Rizk Officer Jeff Lee | Responded to a report of a barricaded male suspect armed with a pistol. Officers were involved in a shooting when the suspect exited his residence and fired at officers. |
Police Purple Heart
Awarded for a wound received in the line of duty, inflicted intentionally by an armed adversary, and resulting in traumatic injury to the nominee.
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to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1996 | Officer Sam Puzella Officer Steve Karthan Officer Dean Weinhardt | Sustained gunshot wounds during an armed barricade hostage incident |
Meritorious Service Award
Awarded for a highly creditable accomplishment bringing public acclaim to the member and the Division as a result of training and devotion to duty or service to the community.
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 1976 | Officer Carl Meding | While off duty, apprehended a robbery suspect in Cleveland |
| 1984 | Officer Nick Solar | Saved children who were in danger in an unattended moving car |
| 1996 | Officer Sam Puzella Officer Dale Schnell | For actions during a welfare check that resulted in Officers coming under gunfire and led to an armed barricade hostage incident |
| 2018 | Officer Ted Kiernozek Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Joseph Rizk | For assisting the Hinkley Police Department on a welfare check of a reportedly mentally ill subject who was armed and who began firing inside the structure where he was located. Officers convinced the subject to agree to exit, where he was taken into custody for treatment and evaluation. |
Life Saving Award
Awarded for an act performed in the line of duty which through disregard of personal safety or prompt and alert action, results in the saving of a life.
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| January 6, 2014 | Officer Jeff Jones Officer Chris Scafidi | Helped save the life of a male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using an AED and CPR |
| February 19, 2015 | Officer Lynda Reeves Officer James Keaveney Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of a male unresponsive and not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using an AED and CPR |
| November 19, 2015 | Sgt. Robert Safran Officer Jeff Lee | Helped save the life of a male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using an AED |
| February 7, 2016 | Officer Brian Mummert | Helped save the life of a male not breathing, with no pulse, by administering life saving efforts using CPR |
| June 8, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| July 16, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Steve Szuter Officer Joe Rizk | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| August 28, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Joe Rizk Officer Zachary Callahan | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| September 10, 2016 | Officer Joe Ceccacci Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| September 14, 2016 | Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| November 1, 2016 | Officer Jeff Lee Officer Jonathan Osborne | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| January 7, 2017 | Officer Joseph Ceccacci | Responded to a call a suspected drug overdose with an unconscious male. Upon arrival he administered lifesaving efforts utilizing CPR, an AED and Naloxone which helped save the person’s life. |
| February 18, 2017 | Officer Steve Karthan | Responding to a call of an erratic driver, attempted to stop the car, but found driver not responding to signals to stop and in an apparent medical emergency. Used his police cruiser to block the car and, once stopped, had to use his baton to break out a window to put the car in park. EMS was summoned and driver was transported to a hospital for a diabetic emergency. |
| April 4, 2017 | Officer Charles Weber Office Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious female not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naloxone |
| May 31, 2017 | Officer John Fink Officer Steven Karthan Officer Ted Kiernozek | Responded to a suspected drug overdose call. Officers administered multiple doses of Naloxone and saved the male victim's life |
| December 27, 2017 | Officer Scott Smith | Responded to a fitness facility and found an unresponsive male. Utilized an AED and performed CPR until EMS arrived, saving the man's life |
| June 3, 2018 | Officer Jeff Garcia | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| July 16, 2018 | Officer Brian Mummert Officer Joseph Rizk | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| July 22, 2018 | Officer Brian Mummert Officer Steven Szuter | Helped save the life of an unconscious male not breathing (possible drug overdose) by administering life saving efforts using CPR and Naxolone. |
| August 19, 2018 | Officer Steven Szuter Officer John Fink Officer Jonathan Osborne Officer Zachary Callahan Officer Keon Hemerlein | Responded to a report of a drowning victim. Officers performed life-saving efforts including CPR until EMS arrived- saving the man's life |
| July 18, 2019 | Officer Keleman | Responded to a residence for a report of a male not breathing. Ofc. Keleman began lifesaving efforts on the male who was later determined to have had a heart attack. The quick thinking and actions helped save this person’s life. |
| August 26, 2019 | Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Joe Rizk | Responded to a call of a possible drug overdose involving a male subject not breathing. Officers administered lifesaving efforts including C.P.R., use of an A.E.D., and Naloxone which helped save the person’s life. |
| December 23, 2019 | Officer Jeremy Puhac | Responded to a residence for a report of a possible overdose. He administered life-saving efforts including assisting family members with C.P.R. and the use of Naloxone. His quick actions and effort helped to save the life of the 59 year old female. |
| January 31, 2020 | Officer Joe Rizk Officer Steven Szuter Officer Derek Zelenka Officer Jonathan Osborne | Responded to a report of a male subject running on a treadmill at the Recreation Center who had collapsed. The male was later determined to have had a heart attack. Officers utilized an AED and performed CPR on the male subject until EMS arrived. Their combined quick thinking and actions helped save this person’s life. |
| October 10, 2020 | Officer Steven Szuter Officer Jeff Holub | Removed a male subject from a burning vehicle following a pursuit and crash of the suspect vehicle. |
| February 28, 2021 | Officer Jeff Lee Officer Ron DeAmicis | Responded to a residence for a report of a 57 year old female not breathing. The actions of both officers saved the life of this individual who has since recovered. |
| June 17, 2024 | Sgt. Michael Matheis Officer George Keleman Officer Jeffrey Valek | Helped save the life of an unconscious male who was not breathing by administering life-saving efforts using an AED and CPR. |
Safe Driver Award
Sworn officers who operate a public safety vehicle crash free for three (3) years will receive a Safe Driver Certificate. A crash, as documented by a crash report, incident report, or log entry will be reviewed for eligibility and determination of fault.
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| 2019-2021 | Lieutenant Steve Hoover Sergeant Greg Hayest Sergeant Chris Spencer Detective Chris Scafidi Officer James Keaveney Officer Mark Luciano Officer Jeff Garcia Officer Ted Kiernozek | Sergeant Scott Kowell Sergeant Kevin Scullin Sergeant Doug Laino Officer Jeremy Puhac Officer Brian Mummert Officer John Fink Detective Sarah Merhaut Officer Joe Ceccacci | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Sergeant Jon Page Officer Charles Weber Officer Joe Rizk Officer Matthew Sandella Officer John Witthuhn Officer Jeff Lee |
| 2020-2022 | Lieutenant Steve Hoover Sergeant Michael Matheis Sergeant Chris Spencer Sergeant Kevin Scullin Sergeant Daren Lubinsky Sergeant Jon Page Sergeant Scott Kowell Sergeant Greg Hayest Sergeant Doug Laino | Detective Sarah Merhaut Detective Chris Scafidi Officer Ted Kiernozek Officer John Fink Officer Jeremy Puhac Officer Brian Mummert Officer James Keaveney Officer John Witthuhn Officer Joe Ceccacci | Officer Sam Gagliardi Officer Steve Szuter Officer Jeff Lee Officer Jon Osborne Officer Jeff Garcia Officer Matt Sandella Officer Jeff Holub Officer Brad Hughes |
OTOA* Unit Citation of Valor
Contributions towards the successful rescue mission during an armed barricade incident (November 2013).
* Ohio Tactical Officers Association
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to see entire table
| 2014 | Sergeant Daren Lubinsky - Precision Marksman Sergeant Scott Kowell - Tactical Officer Officer Lynda Reeves - Crisis Negotiator Officer Greg Hayest - Tactical Officer Officer John Fink - Tactical Officer Officer Sam Gagliardi - Tactical Officer | Sergeant Robert Safran - Crisis Negotiator Sergeant Doug Laino - Crisis Negotiator Officer Ted Kiernozek - Tactical Officer Officer George Keleman - Bomb Technician Officer Brian Mummert - Tactical Officer |
Ohio Telecommunicator of the Year
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to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2007 | Terry Gluszek | Professionally handled an E911 call of a homicide in progress in Hinckley Township |
Veteran of the Year
Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society Lance Corporal Andrew W. Nowacki Memorial Veteran of the Year Award
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Awarded to | Actions |
| 2018 | Lieutenant Robert Safran | Selected for his commitment to bringing positive recognition to officers who have served our country in the armed forces by developing programs such as Veteran’s Outreach and an Armed Services Recognition Badge. |
Employee of the Year
Scroll horizontally
to see entire table
| Year | Officer | Communication Specialist | |
| 1977 | Dale Kozlik | ||
| 1978 | Lawrence Whittaker | ||
| 1979 | Tom Dreher Carl Meding | ||
| 1980 | Joe McDermott | ||
| 1981 | Nick Solar | ||
| 1984 | David Szuter | ||
| 1989 | Larry Pringle | ||
| 1990 | Hank Papushak | ||
| 1991 | Stefan Karthan | ||
| 1992 | Carl DeForest | ||
| 1993 | Stefan Karthan | ||
| 1998 | Ed Blanc | ||
| 1999 | Carl Meding | ||
| 2000 | Dean Weinhardt | ||
| 2001 | Steve Hoover | ||
| 2002 | Robert Safran | Joanne Szoke | |
| 2003 | Lee Rankin | ||
| 2004 | Kevin Scullin | ||
| 2005 | Brian Schmitt | AnnMarie Wiencek | |
| 2006 | Robert Marok | Deborah Forrester | |
| 2007 | Greg Hayest | Terry Gluszek | |
| 2008 | Charles Weber | Rebecca Payne | |
| 2009 | Sarah Hosta | Greg Hendricks | |
| 2010 | Mark Luciano | Keri Quidatano | |
| 2011 | John Fink | Nancy Terry | |
| 2012 | Sam Gagliardi | Joshua Malames | |
| 2013 | Brian Schmitt | Nancy Terry | |
| 2014 | Jeffrey Jones | Becky Rantucci | |
| 2015 | Steven Szuter | Stephanie Prock | |
| 2016 | George Keleman | Nancy Terry | |
| 2017 | Sarah Merhaut | Keri Quidatano | |
| 2018* | Mike Kellums | ||
| 2019 | Joseph Ceccacci | ||
| 2020 | Daren Lubinsky | ||
| 2021 | Terry Gluszek, Keri Quidatano, Jamie Dales, Carmen McGervey, Melissa Ulbrich, Brandon Jagusch | ||
| 2022 | Matt Sandella | ||
| 2023 | Kyle Flagg | Ann Marie Jones | |
* Prior to 2018, this award was known as the Officer and Communication Specialist of the Year.