Polson PD recognized for service
Pictured left to right are Sgt. George Simpson, Officer Hazeez Rafiu, Officer Michael Wharton and Chief Wade Nash, all of the Polson Police Department, during their Christmas Party. (Photo provided)
On Saturday, Dec. 16, the Polson Police Department held its 2017 Awards Banquet and Christmas Party at Elk’s Lodge 1695.
Police Chief Wade Nash presented several awards to officers, including:
• Officer Cody Doyle, a Letter of Commendation for his quick assessment an incident that occurred on Nov. 10.
• Officer Becky McClintock, a Letter of Commendation for her swift action on Aug. 23, which led to the apprehension of a suspect at a casino.
• Officer Jim Atkins, a Letter of Commendation for his handle on a pursuit on Nov. 21.
• Officer Michael Wharton, a Meritorius Action Ribbon for an incident on July 8, as well as a Life Saving Medal for an incident on Oct. 24.
• Officer Hazeez Rafiu, two Meritorius Action Ribbons for separate incidents on July 8, as well as Officer of the Year 2017.
• Officer Aaron Sutton, a Life Saving Medal for an incident on Oct. 24.
Officers also took time to participate in the department’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, in which Wharton and Officer Oscar Garcia, as well as Kyrsa Nash, won for their festive garb.