Decorah Police Officer receives recognition for his commitment to reducing drug abuse

(Photo courtesy of the Decorah Police Department Facebook page)

Decorah Police Officer Christopher Wuebker is being honored by the United States Attorney's Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for his commitment to reducing drug abuse.

"Officer Wuebker demonstrated an admirable dedication not only to investigating and prosecuting drug crimes, but to educating the public of the risks of substance abuse. Officer Wuebker has spoken to college students, high school students and parents to increase their awareness of the dangers these substances pose to our community," said U.S. Attorney Peter Deegan.

Officer Wuebker is an active member of the Iowa Narcotics Officers Association, the Decorah Police Department's Special Response Team, and he is a member of the Northeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force.