This is the third of three photographs of Chief Tony Bouza presenting awards to officers. In each photograph, a young Sergeant John Laux stands in the background assisting. Can you help us identify the officer who is receiving the award in this photograph?
Photograph courtesy of Hennepin County Library
I think that’s Shirleen Hoffman
Thank you so much, Bob! I appreciate your quick response. I will reach out to Shirleen to ask her to confirm.
Shirleen Hoffman has confirmed that this is a photograph of her from 1980 when she served at the 5th Precinct.
In this photograph Shirleen Hoffmann is receiving the award for the Minneapolis Police Department, Fifth Precinct, Officer of the Year.