Detective Won Chau has been a sworn police officer with the Roseville Police Department since 1996. In the past thirteen years, Detective Chau has been involved in numerous activities and leadership roles working with youth. Won is an extremely dedicated Officer, whose exceptional service to youth is apparent in his day to day work. He has served as a background investigator, a field training officer, and a member of the SWAT team. He is also active with the Asian Peace Officer’s Association.

For the past five years, Won has been assigned as a Juvenile Detective. His primary duties include the investigation of cases involving youth, ranging from shoplifting, sexual assaults, and child abuse. He is considered the go‐to person within the department with any cases involving juveniles and spends considerable time each day working with families to find appropriate resources. Prior to this assignment, Detective Chau served as a School Liaison Officer for Roseville Area High School, as well as a DARE Officer, and continues to work at school events and has been a valuable training resource for new Liaison Officer’s.

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Pamela Taschuk

She worked as a non-licensed Juvenile School Officer with the Richfield and Fridley Police Departments, as a School Social Worker with the Brooklyn Center Schools, as a Family Support Worker on the School Based Team Unit with Anoka County, and as a Social Worker/Truancy Officer with BlueSky Charter School. She was instrumental in positively impacting the lives of many juveniles and adults throughout her life. Pam served for several years on the MN Juvenile Officers Board and Planning Committee where her exuberance and love of life captivated everyone and whose presence will be sorely missed. She was a dear friend to many members of MNJOA and her enthusiasm and caring nature will never be forgotten.