 Police officers John Balsersak and Joseph Gabrich did not receive Officer of the Year. In Episode 9 of the Limited Series, officers John Balsersak and Joseph Gabrich were recognized as Officers of the Year. That would never happen in real life. Both cops were reinstated in 1994 after being suspended following Dahmer's capture. However, they were never named Officer of the Year. Balsersak rose through the ranks to become the head of the Milwaukee Police Union. Dahmer did not wear glasses during his trial. During his trial, the alleged killer did not wear the iconic aviator spectacles for which he became famous. I felt uncomfortable staring anyone in the face. I didn't want to see anyone's face clearly. It helped me detach myself from what was occurring, Dahmer claimed in an interview with Inside Edition.