DAYTON — Dayton Police are accepting nominations are being accepted for a special award.
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The department is looking to present an officer with the Steve Whalen Memorial Policing Award.
It recognizes a Dayton officer who demonstrates extraordinary commitment and service to the community, a department spokesperson said.
The award is named after Officer Steve Whalen, who was shot and killed in the line of duty in March 1991 while trying to stop a shooting suspect.
He was known as a community-oriented public servant who made himself accessible to people above and beyond his normal police duties.
The award was established in 1993 to recognize a current officer who embodies a similar outstanding commitment to the community and community policing, the department said on social media.
Nominations must be submitted by March 15 at 5 p.m. It will be presented at the Dayton Police Awards Ceremony in late April.
To submit a nomination, visit this website.
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