Letters of Awards 2007
Employee of the Year 2007
January 11, 2008
Lt. Jack Peck
It is with great pleasure that I give you the distinction as the 2007 Employee of the Year for the Farmington Police Department. This annual award is given to any full-time employee who stands well above other employees in the performance of their job and who contributes immensely to the mission of the Farmington Police Department.
During 2007, the Farmington Police Department faced several internal issues that were difficult to say the least. These included an officer that was involved in a fatal vehicle/snowmobile crash and it's aftermath, and two long time employees leaving the police department. Each of these situations had their particular issues that had to be dealt with. You handled them in a professional and compassionate manner. Your leadership in these matters did not go unnoticed by your peers.
During the last quarter of the year, you handled my duties as I was absent for 5 weeks. You also pulled patrol shifts due to the shortage of personnel to relieve the patrolmen from some of the overtime burden. You did this while you handled your regular duties of your position as Lieutenant. Again, your leadership qualities were observed and recognized by your peers.
For the reasons mentioned above, you have stood out and are the Farmington Police Department's "2007 Employee of the Year".
Once again, congratulations for a job well done.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police
Employee of the Quarter, Fall 2007
January 11, 2008
Darin S. Gilbert,
It is my pleasure to announce that you have been selected the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Fall of 2007.
During this quarter, your vigilance while on patrol and your leadership as a Field Training Officer have led to your selection as employee of the quarter.
This fall we had a UMF student that was viciously attacked on a Farmington street in a strong arm robbery attempt. From the witness descriptions of a vehicle that was involved, you recognized it as a vehicle that you had dealt with while on patrol in the same area. You passed this information on to Detective Bowering. It turned out to be the key piece of information that led to the identification and arrest of the assailant.
Also, during this time, you were field training officer for one of Farmington's new police officers. You led this officer through Farmington Police Department's field training program where the officer learns the basic requirements expected of an officer that serves the Town of Farmington.
Both of these actions contribute in their own way to the Farmington Police Department's mission of "Creating a feeling of safety for people within the Town of Farmington".
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for the Fall of 2007.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton, III
Chief of Police
Employee of the Quarter, Summer 2007
December 14, 2007
Bonnie Pomeroy,
It is my pleasure to announce that you have been selected the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Summer of 2007. Your work as the office manager and your attention to details, has assisted the officers in the department with their duties. In one case, your attention to details assisted an officer in solving a hit and run motor vehicle crash. This case may not have been solved without your input.
In complaints that need minimal involvement of a police officer, such as lost or found items, you complete the necessary paperwork for the officers, freeing their time to be involved in other police work.
This team effort assists the Farmington Police Department in meeting it's mission of "Creating a Feeling of Safety for People within the Town of Farmington".
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for the Summer of 2007.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton, III
Chief of Police
Employee of the Quarter, Spring 2007
Detective Marc R. Bowering,
It is my pleasure to announce that you have been selected the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Spring of 2007.
During this time you apprehended two juveniles in the act of committing a burglary and assisted Wilton Police Department with an investigation that solved several burglaries in multiple surrounding towns. You also mentored a new Wilton Police Officer who was from out of state.
While working an overnight patrol shift, you apprehended two juveniles in the act of burglarizing a local business. Within a week, Wilton Police apprehended a subject with stolen property that was connected with the burglary where you apprehended the juveniles. You assisted Wilton Police with interviews in this case that solved multiple burglaries for several jurisdictions. Your diligence on the night shift contributed to this.
In May you mentored a new police officer from Wilton who had his police training from out of state. You covered Maine subjects in policing so that this officer could get his State of Maine Law Enforcement certification.
Your diligence, investigative skills and inter agency cooperation contributed to the Farmington Police Department maintaining a feeling of safety for people not only in Farmington but in Wilton and other surrounding communities.
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for the Spring of 2007.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police
Employee of the Quarter, Winter 2007
Dear Sgt. Shane Cote,
It is my pleasure to announce that you have been selected the Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for the Winter of 2007. During this time you were the supervisor on duty at a snowmobile crash that involved some of our officers. You also were instrumental in mentoring several officers during this period.
In February, you were the on-duty supervisor when a tragic traffic crash occurred on the Wilton Road. Upon arrival, you learned that one of Farmington’s police officers were involved and his fiance’ was critically injured. You utilized your supervisor skills to assist at the scene and, to avoid conflict of interest, transferred the investigation to an outside agency. You continued to assist to make sure any needs were met. During the winter months you mentored officers to assist them in their profession. Mentoring is an integral part of supervising in today’s policing.
Your leadership skills, as demonstrated in the above stated examples, contributes to the Farmington Police Department maintaining a feeling of safety for people in Farmington.
Once again, I want to congratulate you as the Employee of the Quarter for the Winter of 2007.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Caton III
Chief of Police