Staff Sergeant Fred V. Overlock is a superior non-commissioned officer and is by far our "Top Cop." Staff Sergeant Overlock is currently working as the chief of investigations for the Fort Shafter provost marshal's office. With this title comes a great amount of responsibility, and he has far exceeded the standard in all of his assigned missions and has met every challenge head on commanding only superior results. In the scope of his duties, Staff Sergeant Overlock oversees seven investigators, a DA police detective and evidence custodian responsible for conducting criminal investigations in the Fort Shafter area of operation. The Fort Shafter area of operation consists of Fort DeRussy, Waianae Army Recreation Center, Pohakuloa Training Area and Aliamanu Military Reservation. Additionally, he is responsible for the apprehension and transporting of all military deserters for the entire Pacific Rim.

Staff Sergeant Overlock has participated regularly in community activities as well as the town hall and mayoral meetings, in addition to his regular involvement with the community family advocacy case management team. He does so in order to grasp a better understanding of the community's needs in the area of law enforcement. In addition to his normal duties that routinely require 60 hour work weeks, Staff Sergeant Overlock also readily, and without hesitation, puts in extra hours in order to conduct surveillance missions that help to deter crime in housing areas.

Staff Sergeant Overlock's leadership, dedication, and selfless service have proven unparalleled. He has been a motivated law enforcement officer in this unit and has sought out responsibility far greater than his duty position dictates. He performs all of his work without reservation and to the highest professional standards. The legacy that Staff Sergeant Overlock leaves behind will undoubtedly be felt long after his departure. Staff Sergeant Overlock is Fort Shafter's "Top Cop" for 2001.