A few weeks ago, the East Lansing Police Department gave a touching sendoff to a long- serving patrol officer, Wing Lum. Wing began working for the ELPD as a Parking and Code Enforcement (PACE) Officer on May 19 of 1975. After two years as a PACE officer he became a sworn police officer in which capacity he served for 32 years!

To say that Wing served our community with commitment and distinction would be an understatement. Among his many accolades include a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Students of East Lansing Public Schools (1995), several Letters of Commendation (1978, 1989, 1999, 2001), two Letters of Recognition (1987, 1996) Awards for Meritorious Service (February and August of 1994), Citation for Citizenship (1977), Employee of the Month (August 2001 and July 2003) and, not surprisingly, he was twice selected as Officer of the Year first in 1992 and more recently in 2008.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Wing is known for his calm and friendly demeanor, along with a good sense of humor. During his tenure with the City, Wing rarely missed a day of work and has even been known to come in on his days off to check in. It is my understanding that he actually came to work for several days after his retirement became effective! Clearly, one Wing’s best attributes and one that made him such a pleasure to work with, is his very apparent enjoyment of his job! Wing also unfailingly discharged his duties as an East Lansing Police Officer with integrity and he will certainly be missed. We at the City wish him happiness and fulfillment in all of his future endeavors!