Chief Bruce Resnick is recognized for his 30 years of service at the Bayside Police Department.
Born and raised in Bayside, 54-year-old Bayside Police Chief Bruce Resnick has some village history under his belt, and even more history with Bayside’s public safety. He started in 1974 as a volunteer firefighter, moved on to work the overnight shift at dispatch, and was hired full time in 1981. That means 2011 marks his thirtieth year of continuing service, and the village was quick to recognize it. And Resnick, who describes himself as someone who avoids the limelight, certainly enjoyed the acknowledgement. “Just even getting a proclamation from the village board I thought was really nice of them,” he said. “They even got a cake. Just to take the time to recognize your commitment to the community I thought was a great thing.” Along …
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A spotlight for our person of the week.
Fox Point Police Chief Tom Czaja sits behind his desk, peering out a window at Santa Monica Boulevard, a proud smile on his face. He's merely describing a typical day working at the police department, but his face evidences a man who spends his days doing exactly what he's always wanted to do. The Mequon resident has served as chief for the past 14 years, but his career in law enforcement spans more than three decades. Beginning as an officer for the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department, Czaja then moved to the Whitefish Bay Police Department. He served there for 18 years and rose to the rank of lieutenant before coming to Fox Point. "I've always had an interest in law enforcement," said Czaja, who was exposed to the career …
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Jeff Marcus
9:03 pm on Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Some people are born competent and Bruce proves that time and time again. But the best thing I can say about him is that he is a truly nice guy. Jeff Marcus more ›