Douglas Deese

American Federation of Government Employees’ Federal Law Enforcement has named Lead Police Officer Douglas Deese as its 2011 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Deese is a member of AFGE Local 1101.

Officer Deese served on Fort Richardson as a Conservation Officer with the Department of the Army for three years prior to being appointed to his current position as a Lead Police Officer with Department of the Air Force on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

“His tireless dedication to duty, selfless service and diligence has added to the quality of life of the residents of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and has inspired fellow officers and employees,” read a press release announcing the award.