Two Smithville Police Officers Receive Commendations

Two members of the Smithville Police Department have been commended for “Outstanding Service” in the line of duty.
Sergeant Brad Tatrow and Officer Joey Myers were recognized by Chief Mark Collins during a meeting of police department staff Tuesday evening at city hall. Mayor Jimmy Poss and Alderman and Police Commissioner Jason Murphy were also there for the occasion.
Sergeant Tatrow was commended for taking time to talk to a man he arrested. A conversation which caused the man to change his life. Officer Myers received a commendation for making motel accommodations for a homeless man.
Sergeant Tatrow’s commendation reads ” On behalf of the Smithville Police Department, I would like to commend you for making a difference in someone’s life by taking the time to have a conversation with him.
On December 29, 2014 you arrested a man and while processing his paperwork you took the time to talk with him about the decisions he was making in his life. Because of that conversation his life has been changed forever and for the better.
You went above and beyond your duties to help a member of this community and gave him hope for his future. These are the qualities that this and other police departments around the country are looking for.
Thank you and congratulations on a job well done”.
Officer Myers’ commendation reads ” On behalf of the Smithville Police Department, I would like to commend you for your compassion and understanding that you have shown to your fellow man.
On December 16, 2015 you came into contact with a homeless person at Wal-mart trying to find a warm and dry place until housing was available for him after the first of the year. After trying to locate accommodations for him and not being able to do so because of the late hour of the night, you rented this man a room for a week at a local motel.
You went above and beyond your duties to help a member of this community and gave him hope. These are the qualities that this and other police departments around the country are looking for.
Thank you and congratulations for a job well done”
The commendations to both officers were signed by Chief Collins, Mayor Poss, and Police Commissioner Murphy.