The Northville Police Department (NPD) is proud to announce Officer Scott Groff as the 2024 Officer of the Year. This award honors an officer who represents the very best of NPD through leadership, dependability, and dedication to public service.
Officer Groff has served in law enforcement for nearly 20 years, including more than 10 years with the NPD. Before joining the department, he spent nine years in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Member, gaining valuable experience that continues to guide his work today.
For Groff, working in Northville is especially meaningful. He grew up in Plymouth and visited Northville often. “I always enjoyed coming to the area growing up so it made the decision to work here easy,” said Groff. “I am very appreciative of the ability to work in a community in which the citizens are very supportive of our department. This is such a great community in which everyone keeps an eye out and helps each other out it certainly helps when it comes to keeping the community safe.”
Receiving the Officer of the Year award is a milestone Groff accepts with gratitude and humility. “Being named Officer of the Year is an honor,” said Groff. “While this is a single officer award a lot of the work that I put in to achieve this selection would not have been possible without the help of many of the other officers in the department as well, so I would be remised to not mention that
and the fact that I am very grateful and appreciative of the team we have built in the department.”
Groff also credits his family for their unwavering support throughout his nearly 20 years of service in both the military and law enforcement. “Receiving an award such as this would not be possible without them behind me. They are one of the biggest reasons I do what I do,” Groff said.
The City of Northville extends its heartfelt congratulations to Officer Groff for his service, leadership, and commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.