West Tisbury Police Detective Nikolaj Wojtkielo was announced yesterday as West Tisbury’s 2023 Officer of the Year.
Over his tenure spanning nearly a decade, Wojtkielo has been named department accreditation manager; he’s also a member of the Martha’s Vineyard Tactical Response Team and Martha’s Vineyard Drug Task Force.
According to a release from the department, Wojtkielo was recognized for his technical and investigative work, as well as excellence in training both himself and new officers.
“Nikolaj remains a successful example of an ‘Islander’ who understands our unique community and cares about the outcome for all involved,” West Tisbury Police Chief Matthew Mincone is quoted in a press release. “Nikolaj has learned to relate and connect to our citizens on a daily basis, and truly understands our best characteristic is often just listening.”
This year, Wojtkielo plans to complete his master’s degree, and to focus on investigative and supervisory training.
Congratulations Nikolaj. Well deserved.
We are so fortunate to have an exemplary and committed police department, fire department and first responders. I love West Tisbury, it’s my home.
Congratulations! Well deserved!!
Congratulations Nick! He was in school with my son. Always so polite and thoughtful.
He is no Brad Cortez
But the next best thing
We are very blessed to have such a wonderful police force in West Tisbury. Our sincere congratulations to Officer Wojtkielo for his recent recognition and good luck with his on-going
academic plans.
Wojtkielo is a stand-up dude. Congratulations.
Congrats ! We’re proud to have you in our town & on MV ❣️
Bravo !
Way to go, Nick!