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River Falls names Officer Matthew Miller 2024 Officer of the Year
Summary
Chief Gordon Young presented Officer Matthew Miller with the River Falls Police Department’s 2024 Officer of the Year award, citing his dedication, productivity and community engagement since joining the department in 2021.
Chief Gordon Young presented Officer Matthew Miller and his family with the River Falls Police Department’s 2024 Officer of the Year award, praising Miller’s “dedication, professionalism and commitment to the community.”
Chief Young said Officer Miller joined the department in 2021 and has “consistently demonstrated a thoughtful and thorough approach to policing, earning praise from supervisors for his high-quality work and strong productivity.” Young said Miller has frequently extended shifts and volunteered for overtime to support staff.
“You’re eager to connect with people, building trust through your interaction,” Young said, and described Miller’s positive attitude and friendly demeanor as having a lasting impact on coworkers and the community. The chief added, “This is my favorite day of the year,” while introducing the award presentation.
The presentation noted Miller is a River Falls native who enjoys hunting, fishing and hockey; the ceremony closed with plaques and certificates and an invitation for attendees to move to a training room for further recognition.
Ending
The award was presented during the public portion of the meeting; no disciplinary or investigative matters were discussed in the public record during the presentation.
