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Officer Ronald D. Richardson
POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2008
For his consistent excellence in police duty throughout the year, Officer Ronald D. Richardson is hereby named the Natick Police Department Officer of the Year.
Over his more than 20-year tenure with the Natick Police Department, Officer Richardson has consistently been one of our top performers. Officer Richardson’s primary duties lie in patrol, embracing the Area Command concept employed by the department to provide effective prevention and response. He also serves as a Field Training Officer for new recruits, familiarizing them with the community, the department, and the proper way to carry out their responsibilities.
Officer Richardson’s talents extend to motor vehicle enforcement, an area in which he has continually sought to increase his knowledge and expertise. He has been a member of the department’s commercial motor vehicle enforcement team, has participated in Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau Seat Belt Enforcement patrols, and was the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Officer of the Year in 2002.
Officer Richardson’s respect for the department and the uniform is ever-present. Officer Richardson was an original member of the department’s Honor Guard and is a regular presence at department-related services and Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. He is always among the first to volunteer for department-related functions.
In a profession where respect is earned not given, Officer Richardson is one after whom new officers model themselves and veteran officers know they are able to depend upon. Officer Richardson views his service as a police officer as a vocation and takes very seriously the responsibility he is entrusted with by the community and other department members. His investigations of crimes committed are always thorough and described in written reports that can be used as an exemplar of effective report writing.
Officer Richardson’s actions throughout the year reflect credit on himself and the Natick Police Department. It is my pleasure to formally and publicly commend Officer Ronald D. Richardson and name him the Natick Police Department Officer of the Year for 2008.
Per order:
Dennis R. Mannix
Chief of Police
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