Metro Transit Police Awards
2016 Officer of the Year: Katherine Spear
Officer Katherine Spear didn’t always aspire to be in law enforcement. But after a decade in financial aid, she found herself looking for new ways to give back to her community. A stint with the St. Paul Police Reserves ignited a newfound passion for policing, leading her to quit her job, enroll in school and begin serving as a Metro Transit Community Service Officer. She joined the Metro Transit Police Department as a full-time officer in 2016, spending much of her time on the METRO Green Line. As a beat officer, she’s developed strong relationships with customers and shown empathy toward those in need. For her efforts, Spear was named the department’s 2016 Officer of the Year. She is the first female to receive the honor. Spear grew up in St. Paul and is a mother of three.
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Photo: General Manager Brian Lamb, Spear and Chief John Harrington
2016 Timothy Bowe Memorial Award: James Galland
The Timothy Bowe Memorial Award is given to a part-time officer who displays exceptional professionalism and dedication. The 216 award went to Officer James Galland, who has worked with Metro Transit police for the past 17 years. Galland is a full-time Sergeant at the Hastings Police Department.
Past Officers of the Year
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Past Timothy Bowe Award Winners
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| Leonard Mitchell 2015 |
Santiago Rodriguez 2015 |
| Daniel Wallace, Matthew Wilkinson 2014 |
Michael Sheady 2014 |
| Andrew Schroeder 2013 |
Sithyvon Chau 2013 |
| Adam Marvin 2012 |
Marty Williams 2012 |
| Leonard Keyes 2011 |
David Minkel 2011 |
| Leo Castro 2010 |
Scott Nolan 2010 |
| Said Jama 2009 |
Todd Gross 2009 |
| Rick Grates 2008 |
Brad Sporny 2008 |
| Richard Raymond 2007 |
Rollie Martinez 2007 |
| Richard Gizzi 2006 |
Todd Soderholm 2006 |
| Steve Bakeberg 2005 |
Jake Ayers 2005 |
| Michael LaVine 2004 |
Paul Bartz 2004 |
| Steven Sworski 2003 |
James Johnson 2003 |
| Arthur Hart 2002 |
Michael Kaczmarek 2002 |
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Richard Schwartz 2001 |
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Michael Herbert 2000 |
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Dominic Cotroneo 1999 |
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Donn Wallin 1997 |
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