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Dearborn council highlights police awards and readies city for Memorial Day parade
Summary
Council members recognized police department award winners and reminded residents of Dearborn's annual Memorial Day events, including the parade and remembrance ceremony; the mayor and council emphasized support for veterans and community participation.
Council members and city officials on Tuesday recognized multiple awards presented to Dearborn Police Department staff and highlighted the city's Memorial Day schedule, urging residents to attend the parade and remembrance ceremonies.
Council President Cerini thanked the chief and named honorees including Corporal Robert Gafford (Officer of the Year), dispatcher Tara Sejka (Dispatcher of the Year), Sergeant Jared McAuliffe (outstanding service), Corporal Kyle Bowen (forensic IT unit), dispatch supervisor Mark Eddy, civilian employee Carol Stallings and others. The chief noted the department's intern and peer-support programs and highlighted regional recognition for the forensic-IT unit.
Council members also previewed the city's Memorial Day events, saying the 99th Memorial Day parade and associated remembrance ceremony would begin with a solemn service and a parade that draws visitors from across the region; Dearborn High School's band will perform at the remembrance ceremony. Council members encouraged residents to observe the day's meaning and noted the event will be carried on the city's public-access channel.
The council used its remarks to express support for veterans and to encourage community attendance; no formal council action was required for the recognitions and event reminders.
