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Officer Chad Colwell Wayne’s police officer of the year

By Carolyn Marnon
Wayne Police Officer Chad Col-
well was recently named Wayne’s
2018 Police Officer of the Year. Offi-
cer Colwell was hired as police offi-
cer by the City of Wayne in December,
2015.
As a member of the Road Patrol,
Officer Colwell consistently works
hard without complaint. Highly mo-
tivated, he is well-respected inside
and outside the department. He is
looked up to by his peers and super-
visors and is well-known in the de-
partment for his vast knowledge of
criminal laws and relevant court
cases. Wayne’s 2018 Police Officer of the Year Chad Colwell (holding plaque) next to Police Chief Ryan Strong with some of Wayne
Officer Colwell has taken a strong
interest in training his fellow officers finest officers.
by becoming an emergency vehicle armed suspect on foot and safely ap- serving of the title and honor of learning from the more senior offi-
operations instructor and field train- prehended him. The suspect was ar- Wayne Police Department Police Offi- cers” is what helped him get to this
ing officer. rested; the gun used in the robbery cer of the Year.” point in his career. “I feel appreci-
Officer Colwell was recognized was recovered. Officer Colwell has also received ated.”
for his quick thinking and bravery Officer Colwell received resolu- a Meritorious Service Award, the
while responding to an armed rob- tions from the City Council and highest award in the Wayne police de- Officers receive awards
bery at a local drugstore. It had been Wayne County Commissioner Al partment for the same incident men- At the June 4 City Council meet-
determined that the suspect had fled Haidous. Police Chief Ryan Strong tioned above. He says he feels great
on foot; Officer Colwell pursued the stated, “Officer Colwell is truly de- about the awards. “Training and See Police, page 14

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