Officer Michael S. MacDonald and Officer Brian Appleby

Class B Award – For displaying a high degree of initiative, professionalism, job of proficiency and/or ability.

On October 5, 2019, officers Brian Appleby and Michael MacDonald responded to the Pier 1 Motel for a male party who was overdosing. Upon arrival the officers gained entry to the motel room and found a male party within holding a knife to his throat. The two officers then begin a dialogue with a suspect and utilizing their training and experience, were able to get the mail to peacefully comply with officers. Following the incident, the male suspect was transported to Community Medical Center for a mental health evaluation. Both Officer Appleby and Officer MacDonald should be commended for their actions during this incident which resulted in a positive outcome for the emotionally disturbed male without the use of force or injury to anyone involved.