Chief Niran presented police department awards at the Oct. 20 Delafield Common Council meeting, honoring officers and a citizen for actions the department said saved lives and closed major investigations.

Officer Joseph Walker received a Distinguished Service Award and Officer Lucas Wolf received a Police Star for their response to a May 17, 2024 incident on the Genesee Street overpass over I‑94. The department said Walker established contact with a suicidal subject and Wolf, a trained negotiator, took over negotiations; both officers then assisted in safely apprehending the individual.

Officer Joseph Madison was awarded a Police Star in recognition of his role following the Nov. 21, 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade mass‑casualty event. The department said Madison identified and helped confront a suspect matching the description of the person responsible for the attack and worked with partner agencies in the suspect’s apprehension.

Detective Daniel Blado (absent from the meeting) received a Superior Investigation Award for work on a series of seven burglaries committed between 2016 and February 2017. According to the department chronology presented by Chief Niran, Detective Blado was assigned in September 2019, worked with multiple county sheriff’s offices, identified a suspect in May 2020, conducted a formal interview in August 2024, and submitted a prosecution package to the district attorney in September 2024.

The department also presented a Citizen Meritorious Conduct Award for Life Saving to Stacy Dean. Chief Niran said Dean, on April 30, 2025, noticed and checked on a 90‑year‑old resident who had fallen on Vettleson Road, called 911 and stayed with the person until emergency personnel arrived; Chief Niran described Dean’s actions as preventing a more serious outcome.

Chief Niran and council members publicly thanked the award recipients and family and community members present for their support. The awards were presented in open session; no formal council vote was required for the recognitions.