On Wednesday, February 11, 2009, the St. Louis County Board of Police Commissioners and Chief Jerry Lee will recognize several law enforcement officers, announce new promotions, and introduce three newly appointed employees at the County Police Board Meeting. The presentation will be at 1:30 PM, in the County Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 41 South Central, St. Louis, Missouri, 63105. br>

Mr. William Howe, Director, Bureau of Staff Services, will introduce three newly appointed noncommissioned employees: Ms. Julia Wood, Police Report Clerk, assigned to the CARE Unit; Mr. Thomas Clark, Forensic Scientist I, assigned to the Crime Lab; and Mr. Douglas Zaiz, Facility Systems Manager, assigned to the Affton-Southwest and South County Precincts.

Commissioner Warmann, Acting Chairman, will present a Certificate of Retirement to Sergeant Roeseler for his 32 years of service, Police Officer Michael Roberts for his 39 years of service, and Ms. Kathryn Brehe for her 26 years of service.

Commissioner Warmann, Acting Chairman, will present a Citizen Service Citation to Mr. Aaron Tossey, Mr. Neal Seemayer, Mr. Joseph Shields, and Fenton Alderman Joe Maurath.

Commissioner Warmann, Acting Chairman, will also present a Distinguished Service Citation to Detective Kurt Hauser.

Chief Lee will present a Commendation to Police Officers Shawn Jackson, Christopher Gilyon, Jason Steinmetz, Seth Everett, Kevin Martin, Edwin Menzenwerth, Keith Coleman, Detectives Raymond Absolon, John Bradley, and Sergeants David Kopfensteiner and Michael Wilson. Promotional Certificates will be presented to Sergeants David Kopfensteiner, James McWilliams, Tracy Panus, and Ray Rice.

Chief Lee will introduce the Honorable Heather Hediger, Mayor of the City of St. George, the newest city to contract with St. Louis County for patrol services.

Media Relations Staff:

Police Officer Rick Eckhard 615-4282

Sergeant Norman Mann 615-3928

Captain Mike Dierkes 615-0184

Back