Public Safety Awards Presented

The Stuessy-Kuenzi New Glarus Post #141 American Legion recognizes two public safety members of our community. Each year, local posts are encouraged to recognize public safety personnel for their service to the community. While the program is also a competition that recognizes Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians and Enlisted Guardsman/Reservists at County, District, State and National levels, it is primarily a program which honors those folks for doing their jobs 24.7, and protecting the citizens of our community. This year we have selected Shaun Karlen as the EMT of the Year and Dale Emmerton as the Law Officer of the Year.
Shaun Karlen's time and dedication to the EMS service and the community has been evident since he became a member of the New Glarus Area Emergency Medical Service three years ago. He has a positive attitude and is always willing to help around the station with anything needed. As an Ambulance Maintenance Officer, he makes sure things are ready to go. Shaun volunteers during additional functions, such as the Health Fair in Monticello, and holiday luncheons at the New Glarus Elementary School.
Dale Emmerton began his career in law enforcement after serving five years on active military duty as a United States Marine Corps officer. His career includes duty as a patrol officer with the Brunswick, Georgia, city police department, Correctional Officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and with the United States Marshall Service. Dale was in the Marshall Service in the northern district of Georgia when he worked on the bombing at the Atlanta Olympic games and security details for the Supreme Court Justices Thomas, O'Connor and Scalia. His current assignment is the Judicial Security Inspector for the western district of Wisconsin. His duties involve the protection of the Federal Courthouses in Madison and Eau Claire, protection of seven Federal Judges, and investigating threats against the judges.