From left are 2nd Lt. Quang Bui, Tom Pickett (CAC), PFC Jackson Russell and Capt. Dan Spital.
PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
While introducing him, Capt. Dan Spital, the station commander, called Russell the most aggressive on the Midnight Squad, in terms of the number of felony arrests he’s made. Yet, added Spital, “He’s a humble young man who just wants to keep our community safe.”
The captain noted that, recently, Russell got into a foot pursuit with a suspected fentanyl dealer who ran through the woods and dived into a pond. But when he came out, both Russell and a K9 apprehended him. Spital then said that the Sully residents can rest easier because of this officer.
Next to speak was Russell’s supervisor, 2nd Lt. Quang Bui. “I came to the Sully Station last June and, right away, Jackson stuck out to me from all the other officers,” said Bui. “He comes to work and takes ownership of his assignments. He gets along well with his peer officers and continues to shine, do the work and do the right things to keep the Sully District safe. He’s a great guy and a great officer, and I’m happy to be here for this ceremony [honoring him].”
The person nominating Russell for Officer of the Quarter was Sgt. David Winter. “Officer Russell is one of the newest members of the Sully District Station, but also one of the hardest-working officers,” wrote Winter. “He is extremely proactive and always prepared to make a daily impact to his community.”
Winter stated that Russell is “committed to seeking out drug dealers in our neighborhoods and holding them accountable for their unlawful actions. He led the Sully District Station in arrests in 2023, compiling 170 misdemeanor arrests, along with 34 felony arrests. The overwhelming majority of these arrests were from proactive enforcement.”
“Officer Russell, while young in seniority, is already taking on an informal leadership role on the squad,” continued Winter. “He has a great attitude, is extremely professional and is more than deserving of being nominated for the Sully District Station Officer of the Quarter.”