Recognition of Officer Rodger H. Ollis Community Policing Officer of the City of Coatesville

Coatesville City Council President Ed Simpson:

“Councilman Jarrell Brazzle recently had the occasion to witness Police Officer Rodger Ollis interacting with the children and would like to recognize him for his dedication to his job as Community Policing Officer for our Police Department. A resolution has been prepared for this purpose and will be presented for Council’s approval by Councilman Brazzle.”

Mr. Brazzle was using crutches because of a knee injury and passed the honor of presenting the declaration to Coatesville City Council President Ed Simpson.

Recognition of Police Officer Rodger Ollis

“Whereas the City of Coatesville received a Federal Weed and Seed Grant for the creation of a Community Policing Officer, whose responsibilities include interacting with the citizens of the community being a liaison between the Police Department and the community.

And whereas Officer Rodger Ollis was designated to the position of Community Policing Officer and has become well known and respected in the Coatesville community through his dedication to the position and through interacting with many citizens and especially the youth of Coatesville demonstrating his true caring for Coatesville’s people and desire to be of assistance in any way possible to help everyone to be part of the community.

And whereas Officer Ollis was caught doing something right by Councilman Jarrell Brazzle on Tuesday December 7^th when he witnessed Officer Ollis interacting with several youths through exchanges of discussions and activities in which the youth seemed truly engrossed with the Officer and having fun, which demonstrated Officer Ollis’ character and understanding of the importance of his position as Community Policing Officer.

Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Coatesville that it does extend its appreciation to Community Policing Officer Rodger Ollis for his dedication to his position, to the community, to the citizens and particularly the youth of Coatesville through his continued interaction and activities to put the Police Department and City Government in the best light with those he comes in contact.

Approved this Thirteenth Day of December Two Thousand and Ten.”

City Councilman Karl Marking added that Officer Ollis was very helpful at the Halloween Parade.

City Councilperson Jarrell Brazzle had a few words to say:

“Let me explain what he actually did. I was driving past Scott Middle School and I just glanced over real quick and I see this officer out interacting with the kids. The kids were helping him pick up trash and put in the trash can. And he was actually racing with the kids and the kids were just laughing and having a great time.

And so I actually came back around right back around to Scott and actually got out and actually spoke to him and it was just amazing to see that interaction with the community and officer. As long as I have been here, I’ve not seen that often…That’s why I wanted to honor him.”