{"id":294417,"date":"2025-07-02T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=294417"},"modified":"2025-07-02T11:42:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:42:03","slug":"vc-police-officer-recognized-for-outstanding-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=294417","title":{"rendered":"VC Police Officer Recognized for Outstanding Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vcpd-jacobsonian.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vcpd-jacobsonian.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294418\" width=\"561\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vcpd-jacobsonian.jpg 736w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vcpd-jacobsonian-300x259.jpg 300w, http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vcpd-jacobsonian-203x175.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-vsthi406\">Valley City (CCHD) &#8211; Officer Ian Jacobson of the Valley City Police Department was honored by City-County Health District (CCHD) on Tuesday evening for his outstanding contributions to community prevention and public health collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-uj9sc408\">Officer Jacobson has gone above and beyond in his role, supporting initiatives that protect youth, promote safe environments, and strengthen cross-sector partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-op8io410\">Among his many contributions, Officer Jacobson co-led a forensic ID scanner training ahead of the annual Winter Show, helping local bartenders spot fake IDs and practice handling difficult situations with confidence. He has also played a key role in leading alcohol compliance checks, contributing to a dramatic increase in pass rates \u2013 from just 26% in early 2024 to 93% in the most recent round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOfficer Jacobson brings consistency, compassion, and commitment to everything he does,\u201d said Katie Beyer, Administrator for City-County Health District. \u201cHe brings a sense of respect, follow-through, and shared purpose that makes this work not only possible, but impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-ng9uj414\">Jacobson\u2019s partnership with City-County Health District, particularly with RN Prevention Specialist Meghan Velure, has become a cornerstone of several successful local initiatives. \u201cHis ability to bridge law enforcement with education and prevention is a true asset to our community,\u201d said Velure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-eya60416\">City-County Health District is proud to celebrate leaders who are helping make that vision a reality. CCHD extends sincere thanks to Chief Nicholas Horner and the Valley City Police Department for fostering a culture of community engagement, and to the City Commission for their continued support of prevention efforts that protect and empower our residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"viewer-zvjq8418\">For more information, contact City-County Health District at 701-845-8518 or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/citycountyhealth.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">citycountyhealth.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley City (CCHD) &#8211; Officer Ian Jacobson of the Valley City Police Department was honored by City-County Health District (CCHD) on Tuesday evening for his outstanding contributions to community prevention and public health collaboration. 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