OUR BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER :

COP of the WEEK : Michael Walter (John F. Morrison, Philadelphia Daily News, April 8, 2002)

COP of the WEEK

MICHAEL WALTER

Age: 42

Years on force: 20

Assignment: Detective, Homicide Division, fugitive squad.

Personal: Married, two children, lives in Northeast.

Toughest challenge: Working homicide, spending the days seeing the worst in human nature. I try to make sure what I see during the day does not have a negative effect on my personal life. I have to keep it professional. I can't let my emotions get the better of me. Luckily, I have two kids to show me what life really has to offer.

Greatest success: Telling the families of murder victims that we caught the person who killed their loved ones. The reaction is just overwhelming. I've never had an indifferent reaction. It's so satisfying, and it helps to bring closure to their lives.

Sgt. Bill Britt, head of Homicide Division fugitive squad: Detective Walter is just an excellent detective, very thorough. He leaves no stone unturned. And he's very compassionate in dealing with the families of the victims. He has a great work ethic. He's really been tearing it up since he joined the squad. He had six murder arrests in two months. He's a great asset to the team.

The Brothers actually think his "toughest challenge" is probably being married to the Sister Judd. :)

Congratulations, Michael.

Posted by Orrin Judd at April 9, 2002 4:27 PM