May 2020 - Officer Alisa Harwell
Due to your effort, determination, and dedication to the citizens of Novi and the staff of the Novi Public Safety teams, I want to thank and congratulate you on your selection as the May 2020 Novi Public Safety Employee of the Month. You were nominated by Officer Jacob Roberts for the compassion you showed an elderly resident on a call.
On May 18, 2020, Officers Harwell and Roberts were dispatched to an address on Arro Street to check on the welfare of and elderly male who was wheelchair bound. The complainant reported that her brother always calls her when he arrives home from his dialysis appointment and he did not that day. Officers made contact with resident who was in a wheelchair and stated that he could not answer his sister’s calls because he couldn’t get to his phone. Officer Harwell took the time to talk with him and determine how he was doing. It was noted that the resident’s kitchen was messy with trash, dirty dishes, and food. Officer Harwell offered and was permitted by the resident to clean up the kitchen. After assisting him out of his wheelchair and onto a more comfortable chair, Officer Harwell proceeded to clean up trash, food scraps, the counter, and crumbs from the floor. Furthermore Officer Harwell, with permission, prepared dinner (soup) for the resident. It was clear that the resident had mobility issues and needed the extra help. Officer Harwell without hesitation took action and went above and beyond. When being thanked by the resident, Harwell stated that she assisted because she would want the same for her family members.
Officer Harwell is to be commended for her compassion and kindness that she showed an elderly resident in need. This is not uncommon for Officer Harwell as she routinely takes the time to assist residents and her co-workers when the need arises. She sets a strong example for those around her of the type of service that the Novi Police Department is known for.
Congratulations to you on being named as the May 2020 Public Safety Employee of the Month.
Archive
May 2020 - Officer Alisa Harwell
April 2020 - Officers Haney, Finlayson and Clark
March 2020 - Lieutenant Amanda Kulikowski
February 2020 - Sergeant Bob Manar
January 2020 - Patrol Officer Matthew Chylaszek and Patrol Officer Jacob Roberts
November 2019 - Michael Bender, Detective
October 2019 - Mike Olando, Fire Protection Officer
September 2019 - Mark Theisen, Captain
August 2019 - Pat Cauchi, Analyst Planner
July 2019 - Fire Protection Officer, Patrick Deneau
June 2019 - Detective Steve Balog
May 2019 - Marshall Johnson
April 2019 - Officer Andrew Toth
February 2019 - Dispatcher Kaplan and Dispatcher Assaf
January 2019 - Detective Jon Zabick and Detective Randy Mince
December 2018 - Records Clerk Sue Hein
November 2018 - Lieutenant Mark Pehrson
Ocrober 2018 - Police Cadet John Reid
September 2018 - Patrol Officer Matthew Chylaszek
August 2018 - Sergeant/Training and Standards Brian K. Woloski
July 2018 - Administrative Co-Op Jannah Qaqish
June 2018 - Dispatcher Jeff O'Donnell
May 2018 - Officer Julie Warren
April 2018 - Detective Michael Bender
March 2018 - Renee Landis
February 2018 - Fire Protection Officer Zahi Kassab
January 2018 - Records Clerk Suzan Yacoub
December 2017 - Public Safety Performance Measurement Analyst Bill Dokianos
November 2017 - Steve Tallman
October 2017 - Detective Sergeant Scott Baetens, Detective Randy Mince and Property Officer Joe Hetu
September 2017 - Detective Michael Wilson
August 2017 - Officer Bob Manar
July 2017 - Sergeant Kevin Rhea
June 2017 - Officer Scott Woodley
May 2017 - Officer Julie Warren
April 2017 - Officer Michael Walton
March 2017 - Auxiliary Firefighter Scott Discher
February 2017 - Sergeant Michael Warren
January 2017 - Communications Manager Alan Patterson
December 2016 - Administrative Assistant Renee Landis
November 2016 - Officer Bob Manar
October 2016 - Records Clerk Carol Westfall
September 2016 - Detective Kristie Gruenwald
July 2016 - Officer Alisa Brown
June 2016 - Captain Mark Theisen
April 2016 - Dispatcher Karen Assaf
March 2016 - Detective Kristie Gruenwald
February 2016 - Officer Michael Daisley
January 2016 - Firefighter Greg Lis
December 2015 - Officer Paul Leslie
November 2015 - Detective Michael Bender
October 2015 - Dispatch Shift Leader Janet Kaplan
September 2015 - Officer Brady Rees
August 2015 - Officer Steven Snell
July 2015 - Dispatch Shift Leader Karen Patterson
June 2015 - Officer Josh Chapman
May 2015 - Officer Jon Zabick
April 2015 - Officer Scott Tewes
March 2015 - Officer Joe Carpenter
February 2015 - Officer Jason Bergtold
January 2015 - Fire Captain Phil Duczyminski
December 2014 - Fire Marshal Joe Shelton
November 2014 - Fire Lieutenant Josh Bunse
October 2014 - Officer Patterson
September 2014 - Captain John Martin
August 2014 - Clerk Gerylann Garris
July 2014 - Officer Michael Daisley
June 2014 - Randy Mince
May 2014 - Officer Scott Tewes
April 2014 - Officer Alisa Brown
March 2014 - Detective Kristie Gruenwald
February 2014 - Chief of Police David E. Molloy
January 2014 - Detective Balog