Metropolitan Transit Police
Award-Winning Law Enforcement
2010 Officer of the Year:
Leo Castro
Officer Leo Castro was recognized for his exemplary performance and professionalism. Experienced in all assignments from light rail to squad and bike patrol to onboard bus detail, Officer Castro, who joined the force in 2005, primarily patrols in downtown St. Paul.
“Officer Castro is a role model, a prime example of what the department represents and is a credit to the communities he serves, along with the law enforcement community,” said Transit Police Chief Dave Indrehus.
2010 Timothy Bowe
Memorial Award:
Scott Nolan
Officer Scott Nolan has been a part-time Metro Transit Police officer for more than 17 years. He also works for the City of Anoka Police Department.
“Officer Nolan is committed to customer and employee safety and is viewed by his peers at the department as a professional who will go above and beyond to make sure the correct outcome is achieved,” Chief Indrehus said.
Past Officers of the Year
- Said Jama 2009
- Rick Grates 2008
- Richard Raymond 2007
- Richard Gizzi 2006
- Steve Bakeberg 2005
- Michael LaVine 2004
- Steven Sworski 2003
- Arthur Hart 2002
Past Timothy Bowe Award Winners
- Todd Gross 2009
- Brad Sporny 2008
- Rollie Martinez 2007
- Todd Soderholm 2006
- Jake Ayers 2005
- Paul Bartz 2004
- James Johnson 2003
- Michael Kaczmarek 2002
- Richard Schwartz 2001
- Michael Herbert 2000
- Dominic Cotroneo 1999
- David Hendrickson 1998
- Donn Wallin 1997
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