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RESOLUTION
4322 -14
Passed by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana
February 24,
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana
February 25, 20 14
City Clerk
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Approved and signed by me
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RESOLUTION NO. 4322 -14
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY
COMMENDING DEREK D. DIETER, WHO PROUDLY WORE PIN # 323, FOR HIS
39 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE ON THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
G)yl;� the Common Council recognizes that on December 22,1975, a St. Joseph High School graduate, Derek David Dieter,
applied to be considered for the South Bend Police Department Cadet Program. Derek attended Holy Cross Junior College and earned
his AS in Criminal Justice at IU South Bend before entering the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in the Fall of 1977; and
G)JCC the Common Council notes that on 10`h day of January, 1978, Derek David Dieter was officially sworn in as a
member of the South Bend Police Department and was assigned PIN # 323, which was his number until the 8`h day of February, 2014,
when he retired with distinction as a sworn police officer - having made thousands of arrests, vehicle stops, participated in dozens of
car chases, foot pursuits, and was involved in five shootouts - all being true acts of police valor; and
Gee, Officer Dieter's personnel file is overflowing with accolades and awards, including 165 letters of commendation for
outstanding & heroic police work, 30 letters of citizen recognition, 7 letters of Congressional recognition, 3 letters of Mayoral
recognition, and 2 letters of recognition from the St. Joseph County Prosecutor, and other high honors such as:
2008 SBPD Award for Community Oriented Policing Partnership for neighborhood crime prevention
2005 SBPD Award for Community Problem Solving for combating crime, enforcing traffic laws and city ordinances
2003 SWAT Team Leader Award -
2001 St. Joseph High School's "Brother James Linscott, C.S.C." Award for commitment to God and our community
1999 Ameritech's National Hero Award for work in Crime Prevention
1999 South Bend Red Ribbon Aware for Community Service by the Charles Martin Center
1998 Police Officer of the Year for Exemplary Services Award by the American Legion Post 50
1998 Runner Up for the for the American Legion Police Officer of the Year for the State of Indiana
1997 NAHRO Award for Innovation of Resident Services - IMPALA Athletic Program
1996 National Award for "Soccer Start" awarded by Secretary of HUD the Honorable Henry Cisneros
1996 NAHRO Award for Innovation of Resident Services - Youth Engagement
1995 National Youth Sports Program, NYSP at Notre Dame, Leader for soccer and football
1994 National Youth Sports Program, NYSP at Notre Dame, Mentor and Athletics
1994 Inducted into the American Red Cross Hall of Fame
1989 Police Officer of the Year by the South Bend Exchange Club
1983 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Award for work in the field of drug enforcement
G)fG Derek served 20 years on the SBPD SWAT Team, including 10 years as a Team Leader. He participated in over 350
SWAT calls, many involving high -risk rescues, apprehensions of violent suspects & gun battles. He trained hundreds of area officers
for 20 years in SWAT Survival School. Derek won several All -State honors for FOP softball & awards for weightlifting, including a
2nd place World finish and a Silver Medal in the 2001 World Police and Fire Games.
*" Derek became the "face of the community policing" for his work with at -risk and disadvantage youth; was the
founder of the IMPALA Program at the SB Housing Authority which focused on Implementing Maturity Positively Athleticism
Leadership & Attitude and won several state and federal awards. He coached over 800 games of soccer, football & baseball while
teaching youth to "take ownership, responsibility & pride" through learning discipline, life skills, confidence and manners. Derek also
coached football at John Adams High School.
6A6,,,A Derek started a book program which promotes positive relationships with police, promotes literacy & gives youth
responsibility which he will continue in retirement in conjunction with Better World Books, KROC Center & the SB Silverhawks.
Derek is known for "...being a coach, mentor, and friend who encourages young people to lead positive and productive lives ".
Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly and
proudly congratulates DEREK D. DIETER for being an exemplary role model on the South Bend Police Department for the past 39
years of dedicated service, where he was a most valuable asset to the police department and our great City.
Section II. The South Bend Common Council wishes Derek, his wife, Suzy, and his children Jessica, Lindsay, Nolan,
Gehrig, and Thurman the very best in the years ahead, as he continues to positively and creatively contribute to the best interest of the
City of South Bend through his tireless passion to work in and for the community, his infectiqus�tnHe and his sense of humor.
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