Northville Police Ofc. Francis Cerulla was named Officer of the Year, the highest award in the department.
Seven police personnel were honored with a total of 13 awards for their service during calendar year 2022, just prior to the July 4 Independence Day parade in Northville. In addition to the highest award, Cerulla also received the Attendance Award.
Mayor Brian Turnbull and Police Chief Alan Maciag presented the awards, which included a certificate, and corresponding ribbon of honor. Other city council members and City Manager George Lahanas attended the ceremony in support of the officers.
Maciag was awarded the Police Service Award, the Staff & Command Award, the FBI National Academy Award, and the Advanced Educational Degree Award. Captain Gregory Hannewald received the Police Service Award and the Staff & Command Award. The MADD Life-Saving Award and Certificate of Merit were presented to Det. Erin Larkin. Sergeant Andrew Kirby received the Staff & Command Award; Ofc. Scott Groff received the Advanced Educational Degree Award and recently hired Ofc. Bassem Karkaba received the Police Service Award for 20 years of law enforcement seniority.
