The Janesville Police Department awarded a Letter of Commendation
The Janesville Police Department awarded a Letter of Commendation.
This award is given by the Chief of Police to any employee who performs a particularly noteworthy act of service. The action of the employee must be beyond the normal expectation of duty and based upon a determined and intelligent performance. Officer Todd Radloff received a Letter of Commendation for his actions listed below.
On January 6, 2022 at approximately 2:34 a.m., third shift officers were dispatched to a suicidal subject. Officers arrived on scene and started to develop a plan to initiate contact with the subject. Officer Todd Radloff recognized the high priority of the incident and responded to the scene. He, along with a react team of officers armed with less lethal options, approached on foot. Officer Radloff engaged in dialog with the subject, who was still armed with a knife. He talked with the subject with a calm, clear, and concise tone. Upon initial contact the subject refused to listen to Officer Radloff when he asked them to put the knife down. Officer Radloff continued to be compassionate and provided safe alternatives for the subject in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. The subject placed the knife onto the ground.
After approximately five minutes of speaking with the subject, Officer Radloff had successfully de-escalated the situation and the subject was taken into custody safely with no force used. Officer Radloff's ability to communicate in a calm, clear, and concise tone de-escalated the situation and lead to a peaceful resolution with no force used and the subject received the mental health treatment they needed.
Officer Radloff's performance is deeply appreciated and respected by the police department and the Janesville community. His dedicated efforts have a direct relationship to the level of safety in the City of Janesville. Officer Todd Radloff strongly supports the mission of the Janesville Police Department.
Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100