Ottawa police officers receive recognition ahead of National Police Week – Shaw Local
Officers of the Ottawa Police Department pose for a photo outside City Hall on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Officers were recognized during the City Council meeting for years of service as part of National Police Week. (Photo Provided by Ottawa Police Department)
The Ottawa Police Department honored officers for their years of service Tuesday as part of the city’s recognition of National Police Week from May 11 to 17.
During Tuesday’s Ottawa City Council meeting, Mayor Robb Hasty formally proclaimed the week in honor of law enforcement officers, both local and nationwide.
Commissioner Tom Ganiere led the presentation of service awards, recognizing officers for milestones ranging from one to 25 years of service.
Sgt. Robert Nilles was honored for 25 years with the department, the longest tenure among this year’s awardees.
Other officers recognized included:
Hasty and the City Council thanked the department for its ongoing dedication to public safety. The awards were presented during the council meeting at Ottawa City Hall.
“Since the first recorded death in 1786, more than 24,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Hasty said. “I encourage all citizens to publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.”
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