John Balcerzak is a police officer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1991, he was fired for having returned an injured victim to serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
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Both officers later appealed their termination, won, and were reinstated with back pay. Balcerzak and Gabrish were named "officers of the year" by their local union, the Milwaukee Police Association, for fighting a "righteous" battle to regain their jobs.

In May 2005, Balcerzak was elected president of the Milwaukee Police Association.