It’s Monday and we are here to introduce you to Officer Zelenak today! Officer Zelenak grew up in Sterling Heights and received his Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement from Macomb. Officer Zelenak started at the Shelby Township Police Department as a Cadet in September of 2020. He was selected to go to the academy and he graduated from Oakland’s Police Academy. Now, he has been an Officer at the department for a year. Officer Zelenak works the road as a patrol Officer. He is Radar certified and he also teaches DT/PT at the Oakland Police Academy. His goals here at Shelby Twp. PD are to progress through the department and become a Field Training Officer (FTO) and potentially join specialty bureaus. Officer Zelenak is especially proud of his work here at the department. He has made several arrests getting illegal drugs and firearms off the streets and arresting felons. In his off time he likes to stay active! Being healthy is very important to him along with working out and staying in shape. He likes to play softball and ride his motorcycle as well. He enjoys spending time with his family; His grandfather retired out of Detroit Police Department after 29 years of service. He says his grandfather inspired his career in Law Enforcement! His pets include his cat named Oliver, isn’t he cute?! Officer Zelenak works dayshift so make sure to say hello!