Officer, Firefighter of the Year Announced BY AARON MCCOLLOCH
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he Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce announced the Officer and Firefighter of the Year at its Annual Awards Gala Feb. 5, 2022. Congratulations to Broken Arrow Police Department Detective Brett Burton and
Broken Arrow Fire Department Firefighter/Paramedic Seth Rich! Det. Burton has been with BAPD since 2000 and served in various roles on all three patrol shifts, Special Investigations Unit and Traffic Unit. He is currently assigned
to Digital Evidence Lab and Property Crimes for the area of Broken Arrow located in Wagoner County. He is also tasked with examining and managing forensic files from devices recovered during investigations. “Humbling. Very humbling,” said Det. Burton of learning he had won the award. “I had no idea whatsoever. “There’s over 260 officers here that are all each deserving of the same honor. Everybody does their work beyond and above what their normal tasks are for.” In 2020, Det. Burton received a Chief ’s Award for finding funds from unused accounts, which provided detectives with department-issued cell phones to further assist on investigations. Additionally, since 2003, Det. Burton has maintained his instructor certification as a
“Being a police officer is a fulfilling job with a core mission that is shared throughout the force.” - Brett Burton Left: Broken Arrow Police Department Detective Brett Burton.
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