HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021-49 Recognizing Police Sergeant Kevin Boecker For Twenty Years of Service To The City Of MedinaMember Martin introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-49
RECOGNIZING POLICE SERGEANT KEVIN BOECICER FOR TWENTY YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Officer Kevin Boecker has been a valued full time City of Medina employee
in the Police Department of the City since August 1, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has served as a licensed peace officer at the City of Medina for twenty
years; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has served one year as Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Kevin served sixteen years as a Patrol Officer; and
WHEREAS, Kevin served as our Investigator with the West Metro Drug Task Force for
three years; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has served as our in-house investigator intermittently as needed, and
conducted the department's largest theft by swindle investigation that resulted in a judgment in
favor of the victim in the amount of $197,330; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has served as our Use of Force Instructor for the past sixteen years; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has served as our Taser Instructor for sixteen years, and
WHEREAS, Kevin has received two life saving awards for his actions on patrol, one when
he performed CPR on a truck driver. The man survived making a full recovery. In the second
instance, Kevin caught a young woman as she dove out of a second story window to attempt
suicide; and
WHEREAS, Kevin brings a great attitude, positive energy, and an admirable work ethic to
the job daily; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has received numerous thank you letters from residents and
neighboring departments for his dedicated and professional service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Kevin's dedication and
continued service to the Medina community.
Resolution No. 2021-49
August 4, 2021
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Kevin Boecker for twenty years of service to the community.
Dated: August 4, 2021.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Jodi M Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Albers
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Reid)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2021-49 2
August 4, 2021