Wayland Detective Ruth Backman announces retirement, celebration in her honor July 16 at Sandy Burr

ruthbackmanDetective Ruth C. Backman has announced her retirement from the Wayland Police Department after thirty-four years of dedicated service.  Detective Backman began her career as an Intermittent Officer in 1980 and became a full-time police officer in 1981.  She was the second woman ever appointed as a police officer in Wayland.  In 1986, Detective Backman was assigned to the Detective Division as a detective and eventually she assumed the dual role of detective and police prosecutor.  She has served in this capacity for many years.

Detective Backman has been involved with the community during her entire  career and is an outspoken advocate for victims of domestic violence.  She has been a member of the Sudbury-Wayland –Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable since its inception sixteen years ago.  Det. Backman is the current president of the organization.  Detective Backman has also been actively working with the Domestic Violence Services Network as the department’s liaison between victims of domestic violence and the advocates provided by D.V.S.N.  Additionally, she is  one of the original instructors of the Rape, Aggression, Defense Program (R.A.D.) that is taught at Wayland High School.

Detective Backman is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement. Last June she was recognized by that organization with the Spirit of M.A.W.L.E. Community Service Award.  This award is given to a woman in law enforcement, who distinguishes herself with superior accomplishments through developing, designing, implementing and participating in programs involving communities and law enforcement.

A retirement celebration is planned for Detective Backman on Wednesday, July 16th, 5:30 P.M. at Sandy Burr Country Club.  Many current and retired police officers, other colleagues, and friends are expected to be in attendance.  Details are below:

Retirement Celebration

The Wayland Police Department invites you to attend a retirement reception in honor of

DETECTIVE RUTH C. BACKMAN

“Celebrating 34 years of dedicated service”
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
5:30P.M. to 9:30P.M.
Sandy Burr Country Club
103 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA
Casual Attire – Outdoor BBQ/Cash Bar – Tickets: $20.00

For tickets, please contact Officer Mark Wilkins (mwilkins@wayland.ma.us) OR
Lt. Patrick Swanick (pswanick@wayland.ma.us) via email or at 508-358-4721 by July 5

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