In addition to Matson winning the 2020 Police Officer of the Year Award, other members of the Waseca Police Department were also recognized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.
Waseca Police Officer Arik Matson shared on his personal social media page yesterday that he took his first steps without the use of a handrail or using a gait belt. It's once again another big step in his recovery after being shot in the head while responding to a call for service in January.