The Manitowoc Police Department is saying goodbye to one of their detectives.
Members gathered last Friday (January 3rd) to honor Detective Dave McCue as he retired from the force after 30 years.
McCue began his career in May of 1994, serving on all three shifts on police patrol until April 2004.
He became a Patrol Sergeant in March 2006, followed by a role as Metro Drug Unit Sergeant until 2008.
He then became a detective, serving the drug unit until 2012, and retired as a senior detective.
During his tenure, McCue participated in Bicycle Patrol as a field trainer and evidence technician and earned a Community Service Award through the City of Manitowoc, an Award of Valor, and the Wisconsin Professional Police Association Meritorious Award.
McCue was also given the Wisconsin Eagles Officer of the Year Award in 2021.
