Holland Police Announce Officer of the Year

The Holland Department of Public Safety – Police Services is pleased to announce Officer Spencer Slenk as the 2025 Police Officer of the Year. Chief Messer recently made the announcement at the department’s annual award gathering. Officer Spencer Slenk was selected by the HDPS Command Staff after being nominated for this prestigious award. His nomination cited that he “is always positive, professional, and dedicated to serving his community and those he works with.” Officer Slenk began his career with the HDPS as a police cadet in 2015. He became a police officer in 2019 after completing the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Since beginning his career, Officer Slenk has held a variety of positions within the organization. He is a Field Training Officer, Honor Guard member, and Tactical Team member, and he is on the HDPS Recruiting Team in addition to his role as a patrol officer. Officer Slenk and his wife live in Zeeland.