Service: Above & Beyond

The skilled members of De Pere Police Department and De Pere Fire Rescue are committed to the safety and well-being of those in our community. Their tireless and selfless work is done without a desire for recognition.

However, the "Beyond the Call” and “Outstanding Firefighter" wards are in place as a way to acknowledge the extraordinary service by individuals of these departments each year. Winners are honored by the De Pere Civic Clubs.

How to nominate police and/or fire rescue personnel

Citizens of De Pere, have you noticed one of our Police Officers or Rescue/Fire Fighters doing an exemplary job. Here is your chance to acknowledge him or her for their outstanding work. Nominate an officer for a single incident, unique job, or long-term commitment to the De Pere Community Some considerations include one or more of these actions:

  • A single act of exceptional courage responsible for saving a life
  • Meritorious service for an assignment of great responsibility
  • Outstanding response to an unusual situation beyond normal duties
  • Unique job responsibility
  • Outstanding interaction with the citizens and community of De Pere
  • Long-term commitment to the citizens of De Pere
  • Or, some other action considered worthy of recognition by the nominator.

Fill out a nomination form online and submit it by the end of the year.  For more information contact Lee Meyers, (920) 676-9919.

Past Award-Winners

Past recipients of the "Beyond the Call" award from
De Pere Police Department include: 

Past recipients of "Outstanding Firefighter" awards from De Pere Fire Rescue include: 
  • 2015: Joseph Johnson
  • 2016: Melissa A Vande Wettering
  • 2017: Kevin DuBois
  • 2018: Nathan Mrstik
  • 2019: Anthony Phelps
  • 2020: All Police Staff- COVID 19
  • 2021: All Police Staff-COVID 19
  • 2022: Night Shift
  • 2023: Aaron Hanson
  • 2015: Edmund Balcer
  • 2016: Ben Hermans, Tom Nelson, Daniel Lotter
  • 2017: Edmund Balcer, Shaun Corroy, Ronald Cody
  • 2018: Todd Hendricks, Daniel Lotter, Daniel Hermans
  • 2019: Thomas Hendricks, William Tews
  • 2020: All Fire/EMS Staff- COVID 19
  • 2021: All Fire/EMS Staff- COVID 19
  • 2022: Ronald Cody, Brandon Hageman
  • 2023: Lea Taylor