January 7, 2008

Sergeant Joe Barrera

Melbourne Village Police Department

Dear Sergeant Barrera:

You have been selected to be the Officer of the Year for 2007.

Among your accomplishments have been your dedication, loyalty, and devotion to this community for the year of 2007. You have continually led by example in furthering the mission and goals of this police department. You have mentored the new officers and have always kept yourself available to answer questions no matter the time of day or night. You have made good sound decisions and kept your supervisors informed of your actions.

During this year you have participated in many criminal investigations proving to be an able investigator. In March of the yar you were sited for your work on a fraud case that cumulated in the arrests of two criminals.

You have worked many hours on policies and evidence in addition to your training of new members. It is largely due to your responsible efforts that we have met and exceeded our goals for 2007. You are truly a credit to yourself, the law enforcement community and to your family.

Sincerely yours,

Jack King

Chief of Police