Officer Cory Allspach - Medal of Valor

Medal of Valor Recipient

On August 24, 2001, an individual with a 12-gauge shotgun fired a round into the front window of a local department store. This individual reportedly entered the store with the intent to injure or kill someone. At the same time, Officer Cory Allspach was shopping in the store in an off-duty capacity. After hearing the initial shot, Officer Allspach began a search of the store, located the shooter, ordered him to the ground, and placed him in handcuffs. An incident that could have resulted in tragedy for the citizens of Waterloo was averted. Officer Allspach was awarded the Department Medal of Valor on December 10, 2001, for his actions.