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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Westland Promotes Three Veteran Police Officers

Westland, MI- Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce three promotions within the Westland Police Department. Eileen DeHart, Westland City Clerk, officially swore in veteran policemen Robert Wilke, Dan O'Connell and Brian Miller this morning, August 9, 2013.

Sergeant Robert Wilke was promoted from Officer to Sergeant. Sergeant Wilke has been with the Westland Police Department (WPD) for ten years and has served as a Field Training Officer. Wilke is a TASER instructor, member of the Wayne County Mobile Field Force Team, and has received numerous awards, including; the Life Saving Award and POAM Officer of the Year.

Lieutenant Dan O'Connell was promoted today as well, and moved up from Sergeant to Lieutenant . Lieutenant O'Connell has been with the WPD for 21 years, serving as a Field Training Officer. He is an experienced evidence technician and has worked in our Special Investigation Unit, Detective Bureau, and Support Services Bureau.

The third officer to receive a promotion today was Lieutenant Brian Miller who will now be Deputy Chief. He has served the WPD for 16 years as a Field Training Officer Supervisor. Deputy Chief Miller has also worked in the Detective Bureau, and was assigned to ICAC (the State Internet Crimes Unit). He has proudly served as a Lieutenant in Support Services.

Chief Jeffrey Jedrusik said that all of the candidates are excellent police officers and a credit to their profession.

"These experienced and skilled Officers are the future of the Westland Police Department," said Mayor Wild. "I know that they are up for the challenge that these leadership roles demand and will proudly serve and protect our All American City."

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".