Officer Cory Allspach On August 24, 2001, an individual with a 12-gauge shotgun fired a round into the front window of a local department store. This individual reportedly entered the store with the intent to injure or kill someone. At the same time, Officer Cory Allspach was shopping in the store in an off-duty capacity. After hearing the initial shot, Officer Allspach began a search of the store, located the shooter, ordered him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. An incident that could have resulted in tragedy for the citizens of Waterloo was averted. Officer Allspach was awarded the Department Medal of Valor on December 10, 2001, for his actions.
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Officer Cory Allspach | Officer Jeremy Pohl On March 13, 2001, an individual robbed a convenience store and kidnapped the female store clerk in a neighboring county. A short time later, it was broadcast that the kidnap victim had escaped and that the suspect was headed towards the area of a Waterloo gas station. Officer Jeremy Pohl responded to that area, located the suspect's abandoned vehicle and subsequently encountered the suspect. The suspect fired at officer Pohl at close-range, a struggle followed and ultimately Officer Pohl was forced to fire his weapon to subdue and arrest the suspect. Officer Pohl knowingly placed himself in an extremely hazardous situation and was awarded the Department Medal of Valor on November 2, 2002 for his actions. | 
Officer Jeremy Pohl | Officer John Daws On December 10, 1995, Waterloo Police Officer John Daws was dispatched to a home after a neighbor heard a smoke alarm and smelled smoke. Upon arrival, Officer Daws was informed that there could be two children and their mother inside. After kicking open the door, Officer Daws searched the home and found a 4-year-old boy in an upstairs bedroom. He carried the boy outside and entered the home again, locating 2-year-old girl in another bedroom. Officer Daws distinguished himself by outstanding bravery and lifesaving efforts and was awarded the Department Medal of Valor on January 3, 1996. John Daws retired from the police department as a lieutenant in 2005. | 
Officer John Daws |
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