Wisconsin Police Officer Honored by Legion
Wisconsin Police Officer Honored by Legion
8/31/2006 8:02 AM
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ - Police Officer Charles Roessler of the Milwaukee Police Department was presented The American Legion National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award at the organization's 88th National Convention in Salt Lake City. "Officer Roessler has an outstanding track record both in law enforcement and community service," said American Legion National Commander Thomas L. Bock, "He is well-deserving of this honor, and I'm proud to present it to him." Officer Roessler is a 24-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department and a member of the 128th Security Police Squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. Prior to joining the squadron, Roessler served on active duty with the U.S. Air Force. A fellow legionnaire, Roessler is also a long-time member of American Legion Milwaukee Police Post 415 and currently serves as the Sergeant at Arms for the Fourth District in the Department of Wisconsin.
On-duty, Roessler has more than 12 merit arrests for burglary, armed robbery, and fraud. He's received over a dozen letters of appreciation from citizens and service groups, trained more than 20 new recruits as a field training officer, and received 15 letters of commendation of meritorious arrests. Off-duty, he also has been nothing short of exemplary. Roessler has volunteered countless hours to many causes in Wisconsin. He served as chairman of the Make-a-Wish Foundation and was a wish granter from 1988-2003. He also has volunteered numerous hours of his time to the Special Olympics, Milwaukee Police Athletic League coaching basketball teams comprised of endangered youth, and the Milwaukee Teen on Teen Initiative Program among several others.
The American Legion, the nation's largest veterans organization, honors outstanding law enforcement officers annually, consistent with its founding commitment to "Law and Order."
Contact Ramona Joyce, 202-263-2982, 202-445-1161 (cell) or Joe March, 317- 630-1253, 317-748-1926 (cell), both of the American Legion Web: http://www.legion.org
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