On January 25, 2023, the Crookston Police Department held their annual Awards Ceremony at the Crookston Police Department. In order to receive an award, each officer had to be nominated for an award by another employee or civilian other than themselves. Each officer or staff member that received an award was presented with a letter of recognition, a uniform bar, and/or a medal. Family and friends were invited to celebrate officer’s and staff’s achievements and accomplishments from the past several years.
Years of Service Awards:
Admin Asst. Katie Hann – 5 years of service
Det. Ryan Brekken – 5 years of service
Ofc. Sean Murphy – 5 years of service
Sgt. David Grabowski – 10 years of service
Admin Asst. Rebeca Gutierrez – 15 years of service
Deputy Chief Nathan Nelson – 15 years of service
Ofc. Donald Rasicot – 15 years of service
Chief Darin Selzler – 15 years of service
Sgt. Dacian Bienek – 25 years of service
Life-Saving I Award:
Sgt. David Grabowski
Life Saving II Award:
Ofc. Donald Rasicot
Ofc. Cody Bannert
Meritorious Award:
Ofc. Donald Rasicot
Ofc. James Brandon
Excellence in Investigations:
Deputy Chief Nathan Nelson
Gallantry Star:
Chief Darin Selzler
Sgt. Dacian Bienek
Sgt. David Grabowski
Ofc. Donald Rasicot
Medal of Courage:
Chief Darin Selzler
Sgt. David Grabowski
Officer of the Year:
Sgt. David Grabowski
Pictures of the award ceremony can be seen below-
