Police Officer Robert Boies Named 2020 Officer Of The Year In St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park MN

23 February, 2021

4:27 AM

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Press release from the City of St. Louis Park: February 22, 2021 St. Louis Park Police Officer Robert Boies has been named by his peers as the St. Louis Park Police Department 2020 Robert Linnell Officer of the Year. The police department presents this award annually to the officer who has demonstrated consistent principles of integrity, fairness and a commitment to service within the community. The officer of the year is an example of what a police officer should be or strive to be by demonstrating their commitment to the mission and values of the police department and the City of St. Louis Park. While officers usually select the officer of the year by voting on nominations during the police department's annual meeting, this year's voting was conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who nominated Boies for the award cited his commitment to training and mentoring new officers; his exemplary performance as a police officer and a leader; and his patient, thoughtful and caring approach to everyone with whom he interacts. Officer Boies is currently assigned to investigations, is a member of the SWAT team and also works as a patrol training officer. This press release was produced by the City St. Louis Park. The views expressed here are the author's own.