Dave Stewart should be the role model for all police officers. He is genuinely kind and compassionate, and truly cares about people. In a most recent difficult situation that involved my adult daughter, he conveyed calmness, understanding and respect. He certainly exceeded his "regular police duties" and I can't thank him enough.

Good people like Dave are God's reminder that there are angels who walk this earth. And thankfully this angel wears a badge. His dedication to the job as a police officer definitely deserves recognition as Hero of the Year.