2004 Annual Report - City of Fairbanks

Officer Nick Zito-Airport Police
While checking the area, the driver opened fire on
Sgt Geier with a 9mm handgun. Sgt. Geier was
struck three times, taking bullets to the chest,
gun belt and leg. Officer Zito, who could see
where the shots were coming from, returned fire.
The suspect, later identified as George Riley
Williamson, was struck in the chest. Officers
attempted to revive Williamson; an ambulance
crew from the University Fire Department
responded and pronounced him dead on scene.
Williamson was later discovered to have both
felony drug and weapon convictions in Minnesota.
Sgt Geier, who sustained a serious bullet wound to his right leg, was
transported to the Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and is expected to make
a full recovery.
Officer Zito acted calmly and courageously during the most serious
situation a police officer can ever encounter. Thanks to Officer Zito, the
confrontation was quickly brought to an end, and Sergeant Geier was
able to receive immediate medical attention. The citizens of both the City
of Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough should be proud to
have Officer Zito serving our community!
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Chaplain Phil McBroom volunteers his time to the
members of the Fairbanks Police Department. He
provides spiritual guidance and counseling for any
member, family member or victim that might be in
need. He assists in time of personal loss, illness or
death and is available to respond to police or other
emergency situations to assist civilians.
Chaplain McBroom participated with other FPD
employees in observing Police Memorial Day on
May 15th and the dedication of the Law
Enforcement Memorial on September 6 th .
He continues to be a vital part of the Fairbanks Police Department.
The Fairbanks Police Department would like to thank all those involved
whose input and contributions made this 2004 Annual Report possible.
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