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REGULAR MEETING
<br />RESOLUTTONNO. 4322 -14
<br />FEBRUARY 24, 2014
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<br />A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY
<br />COMMENDING DEREK D. DIETER, WHO PROUDLY WORE PIN # 323, FOR HIS
<br />39 YEA OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE ON THE SOUTH BEND POLIC D EPARTMENT
<br />CVh" the Common Council recognizes that on December 22,1975, a St. Joseph High School graduate, Derek David Dieter,
<br />applied to be considered for the South Bend Police Department Cadet Program. Derek attended Holy Cross Junior College and earned
<br />his AS in Criminal Justice at IU South Bend before entering the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in the Fall of 1977; and
<br />the Common Council notes that on 10' day of January, 1978, Derek David Dieter was officially sworn in as a
<br />member of the South Bend Police Department and was assigned PIN # 323, which was his number until the 8" day of February, 2014,
<br />when he retired with distinction as a sworn police officer — having made thousands of arrests, vehicle stops, participated in dozens of
<br />car chases, foot pursuits, and was involved in five shootouts — all being true acts of police valor; and
<br />*" Officer Dieter's personnel file is overflowing with accolades and awards, including 165 tenets of commendation for
<br />outstanding & heroic police work, 30 letters of citizen recognition, 7 letters of Congressional recognition, 3 letters of Mayoral
<br />recognition, and 2 letters of recognition from the St. Joseph County Prosecutor, and other high honors such as:
<br />2008 SBPD Award for Community Oriented Policing Partnership for neighborhood crime prevention
<br />2005 SBPD Award for Community Problem Solving for combating crime, enforcing traffic laws and city ordinances
<br />2003 SWAT Team Leader Award '
<br />2001 St. Joseph High School's `Brother James Linscou, C.S.C." Award for commitment to God and our community
<br />1999 Ameritech's National Hero Award for work in Crime Prevention
<br />1999 South Bard Red Ribbon Aware for Community Service by the Charles Martin Center
<br />1998 Police Officer of the Year for Exemplary Services Award by the American Legion Post 50
<br />1998 Runner Up for the for the American Legion Police Officer of the Year for the State of Indiana
<br />1997 NAHRO Award for innovation of Resident Services — IMP A[A Athletic Program
<br />1996 National Award for `Soccer Stan' awarded by Secretary of HUD the Honorable Henry Cisneros
<br />1996 NAHRO Award for Innovation of Resident Services— Youth Engagement
<br />1995 National Youth Spurts Program, NYSP at Notre Dame, Leader for soccer and football
<br />1994 National Youth Sports Program, NYSPat Notre, Dome, Mentor and Athletics
<br />1994 Inducted into the American Red Cross Hall of Fame
<br />1989 Police Officer of the Year by the South Bend Exchange Club
<br />1993 Drug Enforcement Administration IDEA) National Award for work in the field of drug enforcement
<br />ryfi" Derek served 20 years on the SBPD SWAT Team, including 10 years as a Team Leader. He participated in over 350
<br />SWAT calls, many involving high -risk rescues, apprehensions of violent suspects & gun battles. He trained hundreds of area officers
<br />for 20 years in SWAT Survival School. Derek won several All -State honors for FOP softball & awards for weightlifting, including a
<br />2u place World finish and a Silver Medal in the 2001 World Police and Fire Games.
<br />Derek became the "face of the community policing" for his work with at -risk and disadvantage youth; was the
<br />founder of the IMPALA Program at the SB Housing Authority which focused on Implementing Maturity Positively Athleticism
<br />Leadership & Attitude and won several state and federal awards. He coached over 800 games of soccer, football & baseball while
<br />teaching youth to "take ownership, responsibility & pride" through learning discipline, fife skills, confidence and manners. Derek also
<br />coached football at John Adams High School.
<br />d Derek started a book program which promotes positive relationships with police, promotes literacy & gives youth
<br />responsibility which he will continue in retirement in conjunction with Better World Books, KROC Center & the SB Silverhawks.
<br />Derek is known for "...tieing a coach, mentor, and friend who encourages young people to lead positive and productive lives ".
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<br />Section I . On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly and
<br />proudly congratulates DEREK D. DIETER for being an exemplary role model on the South Bend Police Department for the past 39
<br />years ofdedicated service, where he was a most valuable asset to the police department and our great City.
<br />Section IL The South Bend Common Council wishes Derek, his wife, Suzy, and his children Jessica, Lindsay, Nolan,
<br />Gehrig, and Thurman the very best in the years ahead, as he continues to positively and creatively contribute to the best interest of the
<br />City of South Bend through his fireless passion to work in and for the community, his mfectioussn ile and his sense of humor.
<br />This Resolution shall be in full force & effect from &
<br />by tKgokrttcil & approval by the Mayor.
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<br />Council Attorney
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