By Chris Spangler
The Fort Atkinson City Council on Tuesday recognized Fort Atkinson Police Department Capt. Jeff Davis and dispatcher Sue Ebert for their service and retirements.
Davis has been in law enforcement for 26 years, the last 25 years in Fort Atkinson.
“He has served as a patrol officer, school resource officer, lieutenant and captain,” City Manager Rebecca Houseman LeMire said of Davis. “He supervised the Detective Bureau and later the Patrol Division.”
She noted that Davis led efforts to modernize the police department’s technology, including the records management system, mobile computers in squads, squad cameras and body cameras.
“Thank you, Capt. Davis, for your service to our community,” LeMire added.
Upon being presented a plaque by council President Chris Scherer, Davis thanked the council.
“Thank you for the recognition and thanks to the public for all your support, and my family, for always being behind me,” Davis said.
“Obviously, being in that career for that long, you need people behind you to keep you going every day, people to talk to, tell then your problems and so on,” he added. “I’m so happy I had all of those people always supporting me.”
Ebert, who served as a dispatcher for 35 years, also was presented a plaque by Scherer.
“Sue has been responsible for training new dispatchers and worked all three shifts over her career,” LeMire said. “Sue, I don’t know how you handled the stress of your job for 35 years, but we all commend you and your commitment to the department, the city and the community.
“You continually stayed calm and cool and helpful in 35 years of the worst moments in other people’s lives, so I’m sure they appreciated your steady voice during their unsteady times,” she added.
Ebert thanked the council for the recognition.
“It’s been an honor and a privilege to work for the City of Fort Atkinson; I enjoyed it very much,” she said. “But I’m looking forward to a little less stress in my life. Thank you!”
Recently retired Fort Atkinson Police Department Capt. Jeff Davis, at left, is presented with a plaque in recognition of his 26 years of service in law enforcement, 25 of them with the Fort Atkinson Police Department, Tuesday. Presenting the plaque is Fort Atkinson City Council President Chris Scherer.
Recently retired Fort Atkinson Police Department dispatcher Sue Ebert, at left, is presented with a plaque in recognition of her 35 years of service. Presenting the plaque is Fort Atkinson City Council President Chris Scherer.
Chris Spangler photos.
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