RPD Annual Report

Top Cop Award

On June 2, 2021, an assailant struck Wake County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant R. Waller multiple times while serving an eviction notice. Raleigh Police officers responded to the call for assistance. Risking their own safety, they moved him out of danger and aided the injured deputy. On Thursday, May 12, our officers were honored with an award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) during their “Top Cop” Awards ceremony in Washington, D.C., for their heroic actions. Our honored heroes were Sergeants C. Wall and A. Perez and Officers P. Matthews, R. Racey, H. Oullette, C. Reed, C. Saylor, M. Singh, and S. Volstad. Deputy Chief Scott Oosterhoudt also attended the event on behalf of Chief Estella Patterson and the entire RPD family.

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