On Wednesday, April 6, the American Legion Post 180 in Vienna held its annual ceremony and banquet dinner to honor the 2015 Town of Vienna Police Officer of the Year. This year’s recipient was Police Officer First Class Blake Tremont. PFC Tremont has been with the Vienna Police Department since 2011. In a letter of nomination, Sgt. James Sheeran described PFC Tremont as an officer who displays excellence in several areas. PFC Tremont maintains high levels of performance as evidenced by his routinely high numbers in both traffic and criminal enforcement. In addition to his quantifiably high levels of activity on the street, PFC Tremont easily builds rapport with citizens and coworkers alike. Sgt. Sheeran also cited PFC Tremont’s ability to remain calm during stressful situations. In 2015, PFC Tremont successfully defused a potentially deadly situation that involved an agitated subject who was in need of mental health attention. In addition, PFC Tremont assisted with a complex spousal assault call that required the dispatching of numerous resources and a calm demeanor to bring the case to a successful conclusion. PFC Tremont also maintains certification in the Patrol Rifle program. Outside of his regular duties, PFC Tremont recognized that the Town’s deferred compensation program could be revamped. He took it upon himself to become educated on the issues and presented the issues to the Town management. Through his efforts, the deferred compensation program is in the process of being reviewed in hopes of better serving the Town’s employees.