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Village of Bartlett Illinois - Officer of the Year 2 More Recognized 01 March 2024 ( news )
Village of Bartlett , state Illinois ( By Press Release office)
Mar 01,2024
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Friday , 3/1/2024 - Detective Stephanie Nessling recently was named Bartlett Police Department’s 2023 Police Officer of the Year . This award is given to an officer who has exhibited exceptional commitment to their duty and maintained an excellent work record throughout the year .
Nessling has been serving the Bartlett community for the past four years . She was recognized by her supervisors and colleagues for her exceptional vigilance and persistence in leading several significant investigations .
During one investigation , her detailed work was credited with the arrest of a taxicab driver , who was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault of a passenger with a disability . During another investigation , Nessling conducted long hours of physical surveillance and multiple interviews with the victim , doctors , and hospital staff to arrest and charge two family members with criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person . Following another investigation , she was able to charge a driver with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and reckless discharge of a firearm after he allegedly fired several rounds into the air from his moving vehicle .
Nessling exemplifies the qualities of professionalism and compassion of which the Bartlett Police Department is proud and aligns with the department motto , "Serve with care . Protect with confidence . "
Records Clerk Margret Diaz was selected as the 2023 Civilian Employee of the Year for the Bartlett Police Department .
She has been an integral part of the police department for three years . Her supervisors and peers have recognized her for providing outstanding service and consistently exhibiting a highly professional attitude .
Diaz has shown selfless dedication to her colleagues . She has taken on additional responsibilities , served as a field training clerk for new records clerks and provided them with ongoing mentorship and guidance . In 2023 , Diaz took on other responsibilities by assisting in the police department’s reaccreditation process .
Additionally , the police department announced that Officer Trevor Wittenbrink has been awarded the Bartlett Police Department’s 2023 Spirit Award . This award is given annually to an officer who showcases a positive image not only within the department but also while interacting with the public .
Wittenbrink has been a committed member of the police force for the past three years and has displayed a high level of internal and external volunteerism . He is known for his positive community interactions , regularly engaging with residents in his assigned areas , stopping by lemonade stands , and enjoying getting to know the people in town . He exhibits compassion and professionalism as a patrol officer , embodying the police department’s motto , “Serve with care . Protect with confidence . ”
Last year , he was instrumental in helping the police department raise more than $15 , 000 for Special Olympics Illinois athletes . He participated in events , such as the Polar Plunge and the Law Enforcement Torch Run . In June , he represented the police department at the Special Olympics Summer Games , where he cheered on the athletes and presented them with their medals during the awards ceremony .
Wittenbrink has generously volunteered his time to support various police - community events , such as the Teen Citizen Police Academy and National Night Out . He was also invited to his alma mater , Elgin Community College , to speak to students about the steps to becoming a police officer .
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