Columbia Borough police officers and citizens commended for heroic and selfless acts

 

At Tuesday's Columbia Borough Council meeting, Chief Jack Brommer oversaw the swearing-in of new officers and presented awards and commendations to officers and citizens for "heroic and selfless acts."

Officers Rebecca Blatt, Zachary Throne, and Jack Kopp were formally sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting. 

MiselBerger employees (Mason Misel, Stoudamire Campbell, Mason McClair, and Shawn Lindbeck) were commended for aiding a gunshot victim in the 100 block of Avenue H on December 5, 2024. Each employee received a Citizen Recognition Award.

Officer Bryan Keyser and resident William Schnaekel were recognized for saving an elderly woman from a dwelling fire at 118 North 8th Street on August 16, 2024. Keyser received a Lifesaving Award.

Corporal Andrew Snyder and Officer Jack Kopp saved a suicidal male from the Route 30 bridge on April 21, 2024. Each received a Letter of Commendation for Lifesaving. 

Corporal Brent Keyser and Officer Brent Smith (not at the meeting) were recognized for handling a shots fired incident on the 400 block of Avenue K on November 1, 2024. Officer Smith charged three suspects in the incident. Each officer received a Letter of Commendation, a Unit Citation.

Sergeant Adam Miller received a Community Policing Award for developing and managing a kindergarten reading program.

Sergeant Holly Arndt, Officer Frank Ember III, Officer Zachary Throne, and Officer Rebecca Blatt were recognized for apprehending a fugitive homicide suspect on February 15, 2024. Officers received a Letter of Commendation for a Unit Citation.