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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR CHIEF CORREY FARNIOK
IN RECOGNITION OF THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
RESOLUTION 7683
WHEREAS, Correy Farniok began his service to the community as a Community Service Officer
in 1995 and was appointed as a Police Officer on March 1, 1996; and
WHEREAS, through professionalism, leadership, and dedication to public service, Correy advanced
through the ranks of the department, serving as Sergeant beginning in 2000 and ultimately being
appointed Police Chief in 2007; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Correy led with integrity, professionalism, and a strong
commitment to public safety and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, Correy fostered strong partnerships with neighboring public safety agencies, local
schools, community organizations, and emergency response partners to better serve the community;
and
WHEREAS, under Correy's leadership, the department expanded and strengthened its services
through initiatives including the K9 program, investigations division, school resource officer
program, regional SWAT participation, drug task force involvement, and embedded social worker
program; and
WHEREAS, Correy successfully led the merger of the Mound and Orono Police Departments into
one cohesive organization that now provides efficient, community -focused police services to four
communities; and
WHEREAS, Correy's thirty years of service have been characterized by professionalism, leadership,
and a steadfast commitment to providing the highest quality service to the City and its residents.
RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council, staff, and residents hereby extend their sincere
appreciation and gratitude to Correy Farniok for his dedicated service to the community as Police
Chief.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held this 26 day of
May 2026.
ATTEST-
Chri usra ity Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor