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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />Date: <br />NOV 2 5 2002 <br />CITY Oh OnOAiO <br />Item No: <br />Department Approval:Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Name: <br />Title: <br />Stephany Good^ <br />Chief of Police^ <br />Item Description: Commendation to Officer Mark Tomczyk <br />Exhibits: None <br />DISCUSSION <br />On November 6,2002, Officer Mark Tomczyk responded to an Orono residence where an adult <br />male assaulted another man with a knife and said he was going to kill the victim and cut his <br />throat. The victim was able to run away from the defendant and lock himself into a room. The <br />defendant then took a large steel ice breaker and began damaging the victim ’s car, breaking all <br />the windows and causing extensive damage to the body. <br />Using proper officer safety procedures, effective verbal commands, excellent radio procedures <br />and exhibiting a calm demeanor under great stress. Officer Tomczyk took the defendant into <br />custody without incident. He was assisted by Officer Ameson, and Sergeant Famiok. The <br />defendant was charged with two felony counts of assault and damage to property by the <br />Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. <br />Officer Tomczyk treats citizens, coworkers, and suspects with respect. He is a hard-working, <br />reliable and dedicated officer. He maintains a positive attitude and is highly regarded by his <br />fellow officers. He consistently furthers the department mission of “fairness, pride, quality, and <br />service. <br />COUNCIL ACTION RFOT IF.STFn <br />Motion to approve a letter of commendation to Officer Mark Tomczyk,