Officer of the Month - December, 2007 West Palm Beach Sanjay Raja, nominated by West Palm Beach Sgt. Lou Penque Officer Raja was nominated for his excellent police work immediately following a double homicide at the Lake Arjaro apartment complex. Officer Raja was on patrol when he heard several gunshots and gave pursuit after a vehicle speeding out of the complex. Officer Raja attempted to stop the vehicle with no success, so he continued pursuit of the car. The pursuit ended when 3 suspects bailed out of the vehicle and began shooting at Officer Raja. Officer Raja exchanged gunfire with the suspects, who then fled the scene. Officer Raja’s quick and brave response resulted in the suspects leaving several key pieces of evidence behind as they fled, including handguns and assault rifles. Two of the 3 suspects have been arrested and charged with two homicides.
	Officers of the Month - January, 2008 School Police Officers Ken Morrissette and Tony Phillips Nominated by: Det. Bob Walton, School Police PBA Rep Through anonymous information received by Officers Morrissette and Phillips, a potentially dangerous situation was averted at Dwyer High School. These officers became aware of a male student in possession of a semi-automatic handgun in his book bag. This male student handed this book bag to a female student in the cafeteria. A search of the book bag revealed a loaded 40 caliber High Point semi-automatic handgun with a 10 round clip. The quick action taken by Officers Morrissette and Phillips in identifying the students involved led to the recovery of a loaded firearm prior to its use at the school or on the school bus, and in all likelihood prevented a tragedy from occurring.
	Officer of the Month - February, 2008 Boynton Beach Officer William Muhleisen Nominated by: Boynton Beach PBA Representatives Officer Muhleisen became involved in a vehicle pursuit on I-95 of a vehicle suspected in an armed carjacking. The suspect vehicle exited I-95 and stopped. Officer Muhleisen stopped several car lengths behind the vehicle when the suspect exited the vehicle and began running toward Officer Muhleisen while pulling a gun from his waistband. In an effort to protect himself, Officer Muhleisen was forced to discharge his firearm, striking the suspect in the shoulder. The suspect then fled on foot and was located nearby by the West Palm Beach PD K-9 unit. Officer Muhleisen utilized clear and concise radio transmissions and sound tactics during this stressful situation. The professionalism exhibited by this officer during this incident reflects positively on both Officer Muhleisen and his Department.
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