HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-092 CCR Member Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-92
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
SERGEANT PEGGY LABATT FOR TWENTY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Sergeant Peggy Labatt was hired as a Police Officer by the City of
Brooklyn Center, on January 11, 1994; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Labatt has served as the department's Hostage
Negotiator; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Labatt has served as the department's Field Training
Officer, where she was instrumental in training and serving as a role model to multiple new
officers; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Labatt has served as the department's Detective, where
she was recognized by the County Prosecutor's Office for outstanding work in helping the
victims tell their story and hold the criminals accountable for their actions; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Labatt has served as the creator of the Brooklyn Center of
the Domestic Abuse Response Team ("DART"), where she created the practice for law
enforcement to stay connected with the victims of domestic violence by providing the confidence
of continued police support after the report of violence in their homes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, upon recommendation by the City Manager, that we recognize the
honorable retirement of Sergeant Peggy Labatt on April 30, 2014, and express sincere
appreciation for her dedicated public service, and we wish Peggy and her family the very best in
the future.
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Julv 14, 2014
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.