On November 02, 2011, The Merrimack Police Department lost one of its most valued employees. Michele Dudash, the Communications Supervisor, succumbed to her battle with breast cancer. Michele, a hard working and dedicated woman, could always be seen at the Communications window, with a smile, where she had worked for the last 27 years.

 

Michele began her career as a dispatcher in July of 1984. Throughout her lengthy career, Michele became known as one of the most talented and dependable dispatchers the Merrimack Police Department has ever seen. Michele rose to the rank of Communication Supervisor because of her knowledge and proficiencies in the Communications Division. Officers quickly learned to depend on Michele’s ability to multi-task, knowing that she was able to handle all different types of emergency situations. Michele would always greet the public with a smile and her supervisors were often told of her professionalism while handling calls for service. Michele had many special relationships with members of the “Good Morning Merrimack” participants, who enjoyed speaking to her first thing in the morning.

 

Michele leaves behind her children, Kassaundra (Kassie), Stephanie, Kristi, and Michael, of whom she enjoyed spending her time with.

 

Michele will be sorely missed by members of the Merrimack Police Department and by members of the community that she served so selflessly for the last 27 years.