HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021924 KPD NR Officer Nance honored for leadership and commitment to communityDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: September 24, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
(808) 241-1600
Officer Nance honored for leadership and commitment to community
LĪHU‘E – The Kauaʿi Police Department (KPD) recognized Patrol Services Bureau (PSB) Officer
Bruce Nance as Officer of the Month during September’s Police Commission meeting held via
teleconference on Friday.
Officer Nance not only upholds his Oath of Office by protecting and serving the public, he also
recently took on the challenge of becoming a Field Training Officer for two new police officer recruits. In
this position, he has served as a positive role model and instills the importance of being proactive,
professional and having compassion for the public.
“His motto is ‘One purpose, one goal, one department, working together to make Kauaʿi better,’
and he demonstrates this in many ways, including his excellent communication skills with fellow officers,
being a team player and serving as a leader amongst his peers,” said PSB Sergeant Darla Abbatiello. “His
commitment to the community and his fellow officers is commendable and I believe that he is truly
worthy of receiving this special recognition for his dedication to serve the citizens of Kauaʿi.”
Officer Nance and his recruits are often busy with traffic enforcement, investigation cases and
making routine beat checks. Under Officer Nance’s leadership, during the month of July, his recruits
issued a combined total of 202 traffic citations, responded to a total of 405 service calls and made a
total of 72 arrests, of which included seven felonies.
Moreover, during the same month, Officer Nance, along with his recruits and beat partners,
arrested 21 individuals for outstanding bench warrants valued at approximately $1.4 million. A number
of these individuals proved to be difficult to apprehend; however, with intel gathered by Officer Nance,
the subjects were located and arrested without incident.
“Prior to being assigned to patrol, Officer Nance served in Vice where I was already well aware
of how hard he works,” said Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck. “It’s not just about the numbers, it’s his
attitude and his commitment to the community that’s really admirable. I am grateful for the sacrifices
that he’s made, and continues to make, to help our community.”
Officer Bruce Nance.
Officer Bruce Nance with Chief of Police Todd G. Raybuck.
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