Field Training Officer Robert Bandish has been named Officer of the Year by the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce for his tireless dedication and outstanding commitment to families and businesses in the Hermitage area.
Bandish was honored at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday at The Club at Gaylord Springs Golf Links.
In his nomination of Bandish for Officer of the Year honors, Sergeant Daniel Newbern wrote, “Officer Bandish has proven himself to be an irreplaceable asset to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the Hermitage Precinct, and the Nashville community. He has dedicated himself to the safety and protection of our citizens through crime reduction initiatives and his response to numerous calls for service in both uniform and plainclothes assignments. Officer Bandish’s unquestionable character has set an example for his fellow officers. He has an excellent attitude and strives to maintain the highest level of integrity in both his professional and personal life.”
From March through October 2007, Bandish, who works the midnight shift, performed 1,522 business checks, 121 community contacts, made 130 arrests, served 50 outstanding warrants, and issued 28 misdemeanor citations.
“Robert Bandish is truly making a difference, every day, in making the Donelson-Hermitage area a safer place,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “I am very proud of him and his outstanding work. I am also sincerely grateful to the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce for annually honoring an officer like Robert.”
Bandish, 36, is an eleven-year Metro Police Department veteran.
Chief Ronal Serpas (left) congratulates Officer Robert Bandish.
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