Retired Officer and Member Honored for Service

 

 

Retired Senior Officer and Cary Chapter Member Bob Hauck was honored with a retirement appreciation plaque on February 9, 2006 by the Cary Chapter. This presentation was at the conclusion of the regular monthly meeting. Mamma Mia's Restaurant was used as an alternative meeting location.

Bob, who officially retired from the Town of Cary on December 29, 2005, had been with the Town and also a NCPBA member for 19 years. In fact, when he retired he was the second longest serving PBA member in the department.

Bob started his career in law enforcement in 1973 with the Addison Township Police Department in Oakland County, Michigan. At the time, he was also a part-time fire fighter in the same township. The law enforcement position only lasted a year. After he left the department they took some federal money and hired some officers. Bob had made the right decision to leave as a police officer, because the police department folded in a year when the federal money ran out. While continuing as a part-time firefighter, Bob put himself through 300 hours of training to become a full-time firefighter. In 1982, he moved to North Carolina and was able to get back into law enforcement with the Murfreesboro Police Department in Hertford County. In December of 1986, he came to the Cary Police Department where he served for 19 years. During those 19 years, he worked on patrol and was also assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit. During his tenure with the Cary Police Department, Bob also gave back to the community on numerous occasions with fundraising for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. He was involved for 10 years with fundraising for that organization and one year $15,000 was raised due in part to Bob efforts.

Bob was extremely honored by the award. He thanked the Chapter for their efforts and encouraged members to continue to be involved. The membership is extremely grateful for Bob's dedication and service along with his commitment to fellow officers. The membership also had a cake for Bob and numerous members attended to show their appreciation for Bob.
(12/29/05)

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