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Congratulations to Officer Jennifer Bloom for her dedication, effort and skill during 2014 which earned her recognition as the Newark Police Officer of the Year. Officer Bloom was selected by her peers for her hard work and determination she displays daily in her School Liaison Officer (SLO) position with the Newark Junior High School and the continuation schools. The school staff raves about her professionalism and is delighted with all of the work she has done at both school sites. In addition, she has been a great resource to the department helping identify local gang members as well as her ability to use social media outlets to locate and apprehend criminals.

In addition to her current position as SLO, Officer Bloom is also a member of the Honor Guard and an Explorer Advisor. Officer Bloom deeply cares about both programs and it is quite evident she is takes both roles very seriously. With the Explorers it is evident that she really cares about the personal development of each of the members.

Although Officer Bloom has only been here for a few years, she continues to develop into a well-rounded, experienced, and well respected officer. She not only works hard on her own cases but she also offers to lend a hand to fellow officers when needed. She continues to seek out ways to be proactive and stay busy.

Officer Bloom will be formally recognized at the annual Optimist Tri-City Police Officer of the Year Breakfast scheduled for May 13, 2015 during National Police Week.