The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle presented the Everyday Hero Award to Captain Joe Kessler on behalf of all the officers who serve the West Seattle Community, Wednesday, March 3rd at 11:00am at the Southwest Precinct, located at 2300 SW Webster St.

The Kiwanis Everyday Hero Award honors folks who may go unnoticed or unappreciated for their work or commitment to the community. Kiwanis Club president West Niver says “We've seen a marked improvement in safety for the Delridge community since this precinct was established and appreciate all that they do for us."

At the event, Niver said, "I cannot think of anything more appropriate than to recognize the Southwest Precinct for all the wonderful work you have done here. Crime has gone down. Safety has risen. You guys have done a wonderful job of making this place safer."

"The officers do a great job," Captain Kessler told the West Seattle Herald. "We appreciate what the community does and the fact that they understand what the officers do for them. I think Seattle’s one of the safest big cities in the country, a great place to live. That’s why I live here.

"Particularly in West Seattle and the Southwest Precinct, the community calls, and keeps us informed of what's going on," he said.

The West Seattle Kiwanis club is one of the first service clubs established in West Seattle, and was started in 1929. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle offers you the opportunity to share your experience, knowledge, and time in service to the community. This service is great fun and builds fellowship with other members. Excellent, diverse programs can be enjoyed at our weekly meetings. Membership is open to all men and women who possess a genuine interest in serving the community.

The club meets at 7am every 1st and 3rd Wednesday, and Noon every 2nd Wednesday, at Be's Restaurant in the Junction, at 4509 California Ave SW. Park in rear lot and enter the rear door.