Veteran Coeur d’Alene cop Pat Sullivan retires

Posted: 10/17/2014 11:56:25 AM

After more than 27 years on the job, Coeur d’Alene police officer Pat Sullivan is unpinning his badge. During a retirement party on Thursday attended by dozens of law enforcement officials representing multiple agencies, Sullivan was praised for his professionalism and dedication to his career.

“Officer Sullivan was an informal leader in the department who will be greatly missed,” said Chief Lee White.

Though he officially retired on Thursday, Sullivan will continue to serve the department as a volunteer with firearms training and in other areas of law enforcement he specialized in over the years.

White provided a long list of accomplishments for Sullivan, including: Field training officer, Community Accident Reduction (CARE) unit, Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officer, range master at firearms, top officer for annual drunk driving arrests at least five years, and drug recognition expert.

“He has so many certifications, it’s difficult to mention them all,” White said. “It’s a huge loss to the department.” A search is currently under way for Sullivan’s replacement.



Officer Pat Sullivan, forefront, at his retirement party on Thursday.