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Officer Mitchell is a 16-year veteran of the Wichita Police Department. He is currently assigned to the Patrol East Bureau. Officer Mitchell was assigned to the Training Bureau, Recruit Section, from June thru December of 2005 due to his outstanding policing skills and overall outstanding work ethic. He maintains contact with the Country Overlook Neighborhood Assoc. although no longer assigned to Community and meets regularly with the members. He is involved with youth and coaches an 11-12 year old baseball team. Officer Mitchell also participated in the “Kevin Easter Cops for Kids Bowl” this past year. Officer Mitchell received 3 Bronze Merits during 2006. Officer Mitchell has consistently shown his dedication and commitment to the Wichita Police Department. |
| Joan is a 24-year veteran of the Wichita Police Department. She is currently assigned to the Patrol West Bureau and has been assigned as a Clerk II in the Field Services Bureau for more than 12 years, assisting field commanders in daily operations. Her responsibilities include daily data entry of statistical information and overtime and maintaining adequate supplies for the Bureau. She works with It/IS staff to address computer problems at the station and assists the Clerk III assigned to Patrol West Bureau. Joan is always willing to help others in sitting up retirement receptions and other with other special occasions that arise. Joan is a valuable employee to the organization. She has never waivered on her commitment and dedication to the city or to the community. She is the hub of the Patrol West facility, a vital part to the success the men and women assigned to Patrol West have experienced over the years. |
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| Galen began his voluntary service with the Wichita Police Department Reserve Unit in September 1970. Total hours of voluntary service to the WPD Reserves totaled 13,462 as of August, 2006. This lifetime service has not only benefited the community, but also the Reserve Officers he has trained, influenced and mentored. The Reserve Unit provides immeasurable financial and human resource advantages to the Wichita Police Department; a large percentage of the volunteer hours are spent staffing special events, such as the Wichita River Festival, Wichita Flight Festival, Automobilia, the Big Dog Motorcycle Rally and many others. Much of the Unit’s success is due to Galen’s hard work and passionate efforts. Galen remained steadfast over the years in his vision of professional, motivated and highly trained Reserve Officers. |
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