MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD & LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Left to Right: Officer David Craven, Officer John Turasky and Deputy Chief Chris Fulscher
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Deputy Chief Chris Fulscher
For services set forth in the following citation
For meritorious service while serving as Deputy Chief of the Sherman Police Department from February 2016 to present. Deputy Chief Fulscher performed his duties in a highly efficient, exemplary and professional manner. He consistently manages tasks and completes all assignments. He organizes and schedules a variety of activities. He oversees or conducts all criminal investigations of the department, assigns follow up investigations, supervises daily patrol operations, serves as a field training officer, crime scene investigator and public information officer. He has recently secured a traffic safety mobilization grant through Illinois Department of Transportation. His efforts have certainly made an outstanding contribution to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department and to the safety of the citizens of Sherman. His leadership is reflected in the professional performance of the officers which has further enhanced the image of the department. The Sherman Police Department enjoy an outstanding reputation due in large part to Deputy Chief Fulscher's dedication. His professionalism and devotion to duty reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Sherman Police Department.
LETTERS OF COMMENDATION
Officer John Turasky and Officer David Craven
For services set forth in the following citation
In recognition of professionalism, discretion and proper judgement displayed on September 13, 2018. At approximately 10:58PM this date, in response to an emergency dispatch for assistance, Officer Turasky and his assigned probationary officer David Craven responded to a report of a subject shot in the face at Riverside Park. A description of the suspect that had fled on foot toward the park exit was provided. Upon arriving on-scene, they observed the suspect running near the exit and both officers gave chase. Believing the suspect to be armed, Officers Turasky and Craven used proper cover and concealment tactics and communicated effschectively by radio while in foot pursuit. Officers closed on the suspect as he attempted to scale a chain link fence and overwhelmed him with verbal commands and officer presence. At the time he was taken into custody at gunpoint, he was carrying a cell phone in his hand. The firearm used in the offense was tossed during the chase and later recovered. Their response to this critical incident demonstrated successful and professional completion of a police task in the face of hazardous personal safety conditions. Officers Turasky and Craven’s actions resulted in the quick apprehension of an armed and dangerous suspect which reflect great credit upon themselves and the community they serve.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Left to Right: Chief Craig Bangert, Marilyn Sebring, Mike Sebring and Mayor Trevor J. Clatfelter.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Mike and Marilyn Sebring
For services set forth in the following citation
In recognition of the above-mentioned individuals, for their actions in reporting suspicious activity observed on August 20, 2018. At approximately 9:25AM this date, you observed a person in a remote, tall grassy area behind your residence in Sherman. You called police to come check on the welfare as you were uncertain if it was a homeless person that had stayed overnight or someone who may have walked off from the nursing home. Both you and your spouse assisted police in follow up calls to find the exact location. Your actions to call for police response resulted in locating an elderly woman whom had walked away from her area apartment, had fallen in the tall wet grass and was unable to get up. Police requested the Fire Department and an ambulance respond to the scene. The woman was soaked from lying in the wet and muddy grass and appeared confused. She was transported to a Springfield hospital for treatment. By calling police, you likely prevented a more serious medical emergency or death due to exposure had it not been observed and reported. Your willingness to help in a time of need reflects great credit upon yourselves and our community.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Left to Right: Chief Craig Bangert, Sandra Walters and Mayor Trevor J. Clatfelter
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Sandra Walters
For services set forth in the following citation
In recognition of the above-mentioned individual, for her actions in recognition of suspicious activity observed on September 13, 2018. At approximately 8:47AM this date, you observed two subjects walking in the area of First & Meredith streets in Sherman. The subjects were attempting to flag down passing motorist claiming they had car trouble. Due to their appearance or as a result of your instincts, you called for police assistance. Your actions to call for police response resulted in the quick apprehension of two fugitives wanted for Escape from Custody from an Alabama Sheriff’s work detail and the recovery of a stolen vehicle they abandon nearby. Additionally, your timely call to police likely prevented an additional crime, i.e. carjacking or stolen vehicle offense in furtherance of their escape. Your willingness to help in a time of need reflects great credit upon yourself and our community.