Dedham Police Name Their Officer Of The Year

DEDHAM, MA — Police Chief Michael D'Entremont on Tuesday announced that Officer James Lemanski was named the Dedham Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2018.

Since 2011, the award is given each year to the officer who most exemplifies the department's mission and core values, D'Entremont said in a press release.

"It is important for the department to recognize officers who consistently do more than is expected of them in support of our mission," D'Entremont said. "Self-motivated, professional, reliable, trustworthy and dedicated are just some of the qualities that Officer Lemanski possesses, which provides immeasurable value to the department and the Dedham community as a whole."

Lemanski has served as a Dedham officer since 2009, and according to D'Entremont, has been involved with several community initiatives, including serving as a firearm instructor, working extra shifts to combat impaired and distracted driving, and participating in active shooter drills at Dedham High School.

"I look forward to his continued success and contributions in serving the Dedham community," D'Entremont said.

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