Crime & Safety

Westlake Police Honored For 2020 Work

Four police officers and one police department employee were recognized for their hard work.

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Mayor Dennis Clough (far left) and Police Chief Kevin Bielozer (far right) with Ptl. Matt Craig & Rick Dudas who received the Lifesaving Award. (Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake)
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Pt. Dennis Funari was voted Officer of the Year by his peers (Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake)
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Ptl. JP Toth (middle) received the Blue Shield Award for most self-initiated arrests. (Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake)
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CSO Tim Gut was named Employee of the Year (given to non-sworn Westlake police employees). (Robert Rozboril, City of Westlake)

WESTLAKE, OH — Five Westlake police officers were honored for their work in the past year.

During a ceremony at City Hall, officers whose "efforts exemplified the department's commitment to its mission to protect and serve our community" were honored by Mayor Dennis Clough and others.

"It should be noted that these selfless officers did not seek out recognition for their actions but deserve it nonetheless," a city official told Patch.

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Here are the honored officers:

  • Pt. Dennis Funari — voted Officer of the Year by his peers
  • Ptl. JP Toth — Blue Shield Award (for most self-initiated arrests)
  • CSO Tim Gut — Employee of the Year (given to non-sworn Westlake police employees)
  • Ptl. Matt Craig and Rick Dudas — Lifesaving Award, for their work saving a non-ambulatory adult from a house fire

Photos from the award ceremony are above this article.

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