Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Captain Collins-Coin and welcome you to the Green Tree Country Club for our 2024 Police Memorial and Awards ceremony. Please rise as the pipes and drums of the Police Central Society of Westchester County led by Drum Major Peter Farrell, pipe major Alfred Vies, the nurse shall please the- as the pipes and drums of the police central society of Westchester County led by drum major Peter Farrell, pipe major Alfred Vies, the nurse of police department's honor guard, Lieutenant Edward Hayes and Sergeant Michael Dastler, escorting in our police honoraries. The The I'm going to have to go. The The Thank you. Thank you. Please remain standing. Put a national anthem and invocation. Miss Dana Angel of our NRPD Records Unit will perform the national anthem. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go to the bathroom. Oh, say, can you see by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars Through the perilous fight, For the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming. And the rockets reglaed the bombs bursting in air. Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that start spangled banner yet wave? O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Thank you, Ms. Angel. Reverend Denise Marsierars will deliver the invocation. Well, you pray with me, Almighty and gracious God, we give you thanks for this day and for all that it holds. For those we honor and the legacy of those whom we remember today. We ask a blessing upon Madam Mayor Yadira Ray-Mos Herbert, Police Commissioner Robert Gazzola, our elected officials, our chaplains clergy, family, and friends. We pray for the courageous members of the new Rochelle Police Department, for they give themselves far beyond what is asked, answering a call that demands great sacrifice every day. And we recognize not only their service, but also the quiet strength of their families who give so much in support of their work. Watch over these brave officers. Protect them from harm as they carry out their daily duties. Grant them wisdom, resilience, and peace. Strengthen them day by day. Inequip them with the wisdom to provide professional community engagement, to maintain order and to serve as model citizens. Oh God give them courteous and courageous spirits that they remember to see and value all those whom they encounter for we are all made in the image of God. Friends I I offer these words from Paul Blyo the 14th. Peace be with you. Beloved brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who has given his life to the flock of God. I too would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, reach your families to all people wherever they may be, to all people, to all the earth, peace be with you. So friends, let this prayer resonate in your hearts and guide your lives so that together we can build bridges that encourage dialogue with our neighbors and ensure that the queen of the sounds crown is secure and that New Rochelle is a safe and welcoming place for all, amen. I'm a singer, great, ah! Music I'm going to play the piano. Thank you. Thank you. The band and thank you Reverend Smart Sears. Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. Police Commissioner Robert Casola will conduct on our roll call. Special patrolman Maurice Aherner. Aherner was appointed as a special patrolman by the Neroosel Police Department on May 12, 1899. On June 20, 1903, at about 1.15 a.m. patrolman A. Herndt observed an individual stumbling over the railroad tracks. After approaching the unidentified man, a struggle ensued which patrolman A. Herndt was shot several times. He died as a result of his wounds. Lieutenant Thomas J. Payne. Lieutenant Payne was appointed Special Butchleman by Neuroshel on September 12, 1910. On June 1, 1929, Lieutenant Payne was hit by a truck while investigating an auto accident and died as a result of his injuries on September 23, 19 1929. Petrolman Daniel Taffer, Murphy. Absent. Petrolman Murphy was appointed to the department on May 12th, 1924. He died on April 25th, 1930, five days after he was severely injured while on motorcycle patrol on Easter Sunday. Petrolman Timothy Mahoney. Absent. Petrolman Mahoney was appointed to the Department on April 3, 1922. He died on May 5, 1930 shortly after his patrol wagon overturned during a collision. Detective William E. Mankussi. Absent. Detective Mankussi was appointed to the Department on October 12, 1922. He died on July 20, 1934 when the unmarked car he was a passenger in was involved in an accident and stand for Connecticut. Detective Mancucci was on his way back from Milford at 4 a.m., where you've been questioning a suspect in connection with recent Julie thefts. Please solve for Allen B McCloud. Comprehensive. Please tell us fromclad was appointed to the Department on October 5, 1970. On February 14, 1977, he responded to a report of a gunman holding hostages at the Neptune World Moving Company. Officer Mclad was slain by a disgruntled ex-employee who invaded the company's Waman Avenue warehouse and in Nazi stormtroopers uniform and opened fire with a high-powered rifle. Detective Phillips was appointed to the department on October 9, 1963. He was killed in an auto accident on October 1, 1981 at 230 am. Detective Phillips was the passenger in a car returning from a police investigation in the Bronx when it overturned on shore road after swirving to avoid an oncoming vehicle. Police officer Gary P. Gannon. Police officer Pagano was appointed to the department on March 10, 1969. He was killed in a car accident during a high-speed chase of robbery suspects on September 14, 1982 at 1.34 p.m. When his patrols' car skidded off the New England through a into an abandoned truck on the shoulder and caught fire. Please, officer Katz. Please, O'Connor, from the Jell-O. Police officer O'Connor from the Jell-O was appointed to the Department on January 25, 1998. After the September 11, 2001 terror attack at the World Trade Center, Officer O'Connor, Founigela responded to ground zero to assist with the rescue and recovery efforts. If you volunteer your time to help other first responders sift through the pile of debris, on August 16, 2018, after a long and courageous battle, Officer O'Connor died as a result of 9-11 related illness. You're taking more. Yes, Gatto. Absolutely. Detective Gatto was appointed to the Department on May 2, 1977. After the World Trade Center attacks on September 11, 2001, Detective Gatto tirelessly volunteered with the rescue and recovery efforts of ground zero. He retired on February 7th, 2006. Detective Gatto died on September 16th, 2018, after a long, hard-for-battle with 9-11 related disease. Sergeant Obama, post your detune. Ado, take your vote. At this time, we would also like to recognize retired members of the Department who passed away since our last ceremony. Please solve a servileem e-bracking. This concludes our memorial service. I would like to now introduce our distinguished guests, seated at the desk. Please hold your applause until after they've been all introduced. Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert, city manager, Alfredo Melendez, Police Commissioner Robert Cazola, Deputy Police Commissioner Neil Reynolds, retired police commissioner Joseph Schaller, retired deputy police commissioner Cosmo Costa, retired deputy commissioner John Carboni, Drug Enforcerment Administration representative here, Agent Mark Caden, if Captain Rodriguez, Captain Robert Tour and our newly elected DA Susan Cacasi. I'd like to call upon the mayor of the City of Nureshale, the Honorable Yudira Ramos Herbert, who would like to make a few remarks. It's an honor to be here today to join the New Racial Police Department at its annual memorial and award ceremony. Today we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service joy city, officers who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community. Their courage, their consistent commitment and their legacy continue to live on in the work of every officer who wears the uniform today. We also gather to celebrate the many acts of heroism, professionalism and quiet excellence that often go unnoticed. The individuals recognized today have gone above and beyond, not for applause, but because as they believe in service, injustice, and in the safety and well-being of all New Rochelle residents. As Mayor and on behalf of the City Council, we have a deepest appreciation for the officers, civilian staff, and families who support the work of this department. Our city is stronger, safer, and more united because of your dedication. Thank you so much for allowing me to say a few words. You all make new Richelle very proud. Thank you, Madam Mayor. I would like to now call up the city manager of Richelle, Mr. Lufredo Melendez. Thank you. I want to thank Police Commissioner Gazzola, Deputy Commissioner Reynolds for the incredible and the incredible staff for the leadership they provide to the Department every day. Today, being a police officer, it's probably the hardest it's ever been. Not only are they the protectors of our community, their counselors, the people, often at the lowest point of their lives, and all white being mentors to our kids and young adults. They do this while they battle through hard working conditions, the intense scrutiny that they're under every day, and the public perception of their jobs. But they continue to run towards the danger, why everybody else runs the other way. So I say, I want to say thank you for keeping our community safe and protecting our families. Thank you for putting yourselves on the line every day when you put on that uniform. Today, we also remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice with their lives. They woke up one morning, said goodbye to their families and they never made it back home. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and days like this give us the opportunity to thank them and never forget that. Congratulations to our metal recipients and their families because I know it's a joint effort. Your devotion and your work, encourages and reassures us and gives us that sense of trust and security here on New Shell. So thank you. Enjoy. Thank you, Mr. Melendez. I call up Nurse Shell, please, Commissioner Robert Cazola. Morning ladies and gentlemen. I want to thank you all for joining us here at the Green Street Country Club for the Nurse Show. Police Department's mental-day ceremony. Thank you to all the City Commissioners and employees, our elected officials, members of clergy, the Police Foundation, to the soon-to-be graduates of our citizens' Police Academy, which actually takes place tomorrow night, to all our retired members of the NRPD who are here to show their support and of course thank you to all our friends and family who are always here to support our people. Each year we hold Meldae ceremony to coincide with National Police Memorial Week which takes place during the week of May 15th National Peace Officers Memorial Day. We do this in honor of the men and women in law enforcement we died in the line of duty and as you saw during the first portion of our ceremony, we memorialize those nurse shop police officers who have died while in service to our community. It is important that we take time to remember that these officers were friends, family members, they were colleagues of ours and not just names on a wall, they're not just you know people on a memorial that he's looked at once in a while. These are people who met something to us. They died honorably performing the duties and they should always be remembered for the sacrifice. If you can all stand for a moment please. You might not get a great view, but if you look outside towards the water, you may see Nershaw Police Marine 2. It's our police harbor unit boat. Yesterday, we held a ceremony in Hudson Park at our harbor unit building, dedicated Marine 2 to fall in Nershaw Police Officer, Kathleen O'Connor, Fune Gello. Kathleen died on August 16, 2018, after fighting a courageous battle against the 9-11 illness. As it tribute, Marine 2 now bears the name of the officer Kathleen O'Connor, Winnijello. Thank you. Thank you. Please be seated. So now we're going to transition to the portion of ceremony that most of you are here for. This is the part we get to recognize and acknowledge the hard work now standing performances of our members. So in a few minutes you're going to hear some really good police work. We will recognize officers for their outstanding community engagement efforts. We will recognize officers who help save lives. The officer who saved the life of a gunshot victim by applying a chest seal to the wound. Two officers who apply as the turnipids. Officers performing CPR. Officers providing medical aid to people who are over those on drugs. We're also going to recognize officers' efforts in combating crime. The investigations and arrests of suspected murders. Individuals possessing illegal handguns. Individuals committing assaults and other violent acts against the citizens of NERSHAW. Before we begin to present the awards, I ask that when you look over to the group of police officers here today, and they are a good looking group, know that they represent only a small portion of our department. The City of NERSHAW has blessed up an excellent police department made up of outstanding dedicated people. Our officers have embraced police reform and community engagement. They recognize that while the expectation of their role in our community is shifted, they are still the ones tasked to protect victims of crime to enforce the laws and help keep our city safe. For our friends and family members and tenants here today, this is a celebration. I say this every year, so here it goes. Come up, take pictures, I'll give you the later end. They're going to stand up here. You'll see them queued up. So when you recognize your person, come over here, block their vision. They don't care. They're not going to look anyway. Stand here, take the pictures. You can do that. It's fine. Know what seems to take me up on that. You'll love it. Believe me, Trust me you'll love to see that later on. The European people celebrate that. Not often we get to celebrate what police officers do today, so even if it's just for a few months, moments, please enjoy the day. Before I go, I want to thank the following members who have helped produce this event. We meet several times a year to build up to this, and all this stuff takes a lot of work and I just wanna recognize a few people. Barbara. We meet several times a year to build up to this and all this stuff takes a lot of work and I just want to recognize a few people. Barbara Caberra, Deputy Commissioner Neil Reynolds, Captain's Colin Coin, Rob Tour, Rudy Rodriguez, Lieutenant's Ed A's, and Justin Wilson, Sergeant Joseph Solano, William Walsh, Tim Chiles. The deck is very hiring and the Lepetino and our IT supervisor, Derrick Ortiz. I appreciate all of our work you did in putting this together. Thank you very much. So I will call you by saying thank you for your pension and I hope you enjoy the rest of the day. And thank you for your continued support. Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Gisola. Come on over, OK? Too loud? Thank you. It's a thing. They don't. All right, I'd like to call up Mayor Raymall's Herbert again to assist in the presentation of the first award. This award is the Police Memorial Essay Award in which is awarded to students who submit an essay on why they value the police. This contest was opened to all fifth grade students in our show and received 65 submissions. I would ask that all three winners come up with a call that are made with me. The first place winner is severe Surrey of Davis Elementary School. The second place winner is Searyo Solano of Davis Elementary School. And the third place winner is Zoolgio of Columbus Elementary School. The first place winner of your Surrey will read his essay. Good morning. Good morning everyone. I'm Sarah Surrey and this is my essay on why police officers are important to me. Police officers are very important to me because they help protect people who make sure our communities are safe. They work our everyday stop time and help others when they are in trouble think their job is one of the most important jobs in the world because with that done things can be really seriously scary. One reason I appreciate the police is because they help people during the emergencies. If there is a car accident or someone's hurt, police officers or people who are supposed to arrive in help, they keep everything under control and make sure that people get the help they need. One time our car was called a thief trying to do what that's called. And the police were looking for a sauce to show up and they were able to find that with the thief for us. We saw some of the kids like me feel safe. At school we saw the times that the kids were off-usage. We talked to us about things like bullying, stringing or dangerous and internet safety. I like when they come because they answer all the questions and explain what we can protect ourselves and others. It shows me that they really care about the people in the community, especially kids. I also think police officers are very rude. They go into a dangerous situation, still people even when they are stupid. They have to make quick decisions and stay calm under pressure. I don't think I can do that, but police officers train for and take their jobs here. They are all they're not just brain physically but they're also brain in their arms because they always try to do what's right. Another reason police are important to me is because it's standing for justice. They don't have people break the law and get away with it. They make sure everyone is treated fairly and have a peace in the community. I think it's good that there are people who stand up for what's right, even when it's hard. In conclusion, I think police officers deserve our respect and thanks. They put our lives up on our own to protect people they don't have even now. They're our workers, protectors and role models. That's why police are so important to me and our health always support them anywhere I can. Thank you, severe. I'd like to have a copy of that for next year's match on negotiation. I'm going to go to the next room. 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I ask Captain Rodriguez, Commander of the Professional Development and Community Engagement Division, to come up to the podium along with Ms. Barbara Crane, Secretary and Program Chair of the Nourishel Rotary Club, for the presentation of the Arthur Lewis Klein established this award by placing some money in a trust with the Newer Shell Rory Club, from which a cash grain is made to each year to a deserving officer. The author loose client award is rented to a member of the department who is displayed consistent excellence in the performance of his or her duties on wearing loyalty and commitment to the department and his goals and genuine concern for the community he or she serves. This year's recipients are police officer Christian Gonzalez and police officer Latice Lua. Applause Pass them out making a difference, officer Gonzalez and Lua have the compilers in the community. A science community engagement to be five and four, They have worked tirelessly in this part of the city, spirit-hitting programs, that's not only streamed the community relations, but also tackled some of the side's most pressing issues. Determinated combat, the opioid crisis, they launched an ARCAN Distribution Initiative, ensuring life-seven resources reach out to those in need. They help work community, help forge a groundbreaking partnership between the Newer Show Department and the Boys and Girls Club, creating proactive anti-gun violence program aimed at educating and protecting local youth. Beyond common mention, these officers show deep compassion to their, with their outreach. Working closely with alcohol oftenonomists, they educate the public on the dangers of drinking and driving, striving for safer roads. As bilingual officers, the irregular assists in translations and investigations ensuring language is never a barrier to justice. The dedication extends even further serving the Department's liaison for the city's homeless food pantry, Hope Kitchen, where they continuously find new ways to assist those in need. Through their leadership, commitment and genuine care for the community, they bring positive changes to the city every day. For their selfless actions and humanitarian efforts, please solve the Christian Gonzales and please solve the TCO-Lewar Awardbulance Life Seabing of the Year Award. I would like to call it Mr. Joseph Pitt, Director Director of Sales and Marketing for Empress Ambulance to assist me with the presentation of this award. This award would be given to a member of the Department who performs in an act that substantially contributes to the same another life of another person. The recipient of the 2024 Empress Ambulance Life Seemn of the Year award is Police Specialist John Care. On November 18th, 2024 at 12.52pm, Police Specialist John Care responded to a emergency call of two men shooting at each other in the street outside of 311 North Avenue. One man was reported to have run towards intersection of North Avenue, Huguenot Street. Upon arriving at the intersection, police specialists cared as partners of the male line in the ground on the Huguenot side of two-study-one-north avenue. Specialist Kairz quickly exited his vehicle and was able to locate a gunshot entry wound to the chest and an exit wound in the man's back. Specialist Kairz observed that the man's chest did not have an equal rise, leading him to conclude that the man's lung was punctured. Specialist Kairz applied one chest here to the wound in the chest and another on the man's wound in the man's back. Specialistist Care also administer high flow oxygen to the man while also keeping pressure to the wounds to slow further bleeding. During their encounter the man went in at Apococcus with a very faint pulse. Once the ambulance arrived on scene, the medical care was transferred to the paramedics and the man was transported to the medical center where he survived after ongoing successful surgery. In this incident, the man who was shot and happened to be a suspect, as well as a victim with a violent counter, where men were shooting each other on a busy street. Thankfully, no one innocent bystanders were injured in this shooting, and the man who was shot eventually made a full recovery and was later held accountable for his actions. For his quick response and intelligent actions was substantially contributed to saving of life, police specialist John Cares hereby awarded the 2024 Empress Amon's Life Seven Award. Thank you Captain Rodriguez, Mr. Fit. I ask that Mr. Joseph Barone and Mr. Greg Gonzalez, the Neuroshow Police Foundation, come to assist me with the award for perfect attendance. Ten year of perfect attendance award goes to Sergeant Michael Hayes. Right. Thank you Mr. Barone and Mr. Gonzalez. 20 years. That's amazing. There's two kids similar age as mine. He didn't get sick all those years. That's amazing. I ask Captain Robert Chor for the staff services division to come up to the podium along with the police commissioner and deputy police commissioner to present the department like stating award. Thank you, Captain Cohen. Good morning. award may be given to a department member who performs an act that substantially contributes to saving the life of another person. The Life Saving Award is awarded to Detective Lieutenant Brian Fagan for the life-s saving measures performed on a motorcycle accident victim. Police officer Joel Cruz. For the life saving measures performed on a motorcycle accident victim. Police Officer Antonio Zazerino. To the quick response and application of Narcan to revive a woman who is experiencing an overdose from fentanyl. The next award is the combination award. A competition award may be awarded to a member of the department who performs an intelligent act or investigation that materially contributes to a valuable police accomplishment. Combination awards are awarded to Sergeant Pold-Rasma. For the apprehension of a suspect and possession of a stolen US Treasury checks value that over $90,000. Detective Adelberto Aguilar for the motor vehicle accident and hit and run investigation in apprehension of a mostly disturbed person driving recklessly and failing to comply multiple incidents throughout the city. Detective Marissa Bird, for the apprehension of a suspect wanted for a violent assault who struck an elderly victim with a baseball bat. The detective hose A. Diaz, for the apprehension of a suspect wanted for a violent assault, was struck an elderly victim with a baseball bat. And for the investigation and apprehension of a suspect wanted for killing and mutilating his friend's pet dog and one more. For the investigation and apprehension of a suspect wanted for the sexual assault and abusive three underage team boys. The detective Anthony Mraavli. For the apprehension of a suspect who attempted to steal a fire truck after the suspect had initially crashed his own vehicle into park cars. Detective Adrian Pinyan. For the self-initiated investigation and apprehension of two suspects found a position of stolen checks worth $70,000. Please, officer Alicia G. Insante, In response, an intervention of an emotionally disturbed person armed at a knife threatening his family. Please solve a certain Craig McClendon talk for the apprehension of a suspect and possession of a stolen US treasury checks valid at over $90,000. Police officer Kenneth McLean, for the apprehension of a suspect in the position of stolen US currency checks valid it over $90,000. Mr. Stephanie, for the pursuit and apprehension of a suspect who stole an ambulance from Montfew Medical Center. And police officer Scott Wallick, for the response and intervention of an emotionally disturbed person on the deny threatening his family. Thank you Captain Tor. I asked the captain Rodriguez come back to the podium along with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, who will present the class C citations. The class C citation may be awarded to a department member who performs an outstanding act in the performance of his verdicts or conducts an exceptional investigation that substantial contributes to a valuable please accomplishment. The class C citations awarded to Detective Lieutenant Ryan Fagan, when the Investigation Apprehension of Assesspect wanted for a final assault was struck in L.D. Bitton with a baseball bat and accommodation for the Investigation Apprehension of Assesspect wanted for the sexual assault abuse of three under-aged team boys. Sergeant Terrence Fudge, for the investigation at Bihenshinal Assustek, wanted for the violent assault who struck an L.D. victim with a baseball bat, and accommodation for the same thing. Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha the sexual abuse and rape of multiple underage victims and for the investigation apprehension of a suspect wanted for the violent assault, the structure of the victim with the baseball bat. And commendations for the investigation, apprehension of a suspect wanted for killing and meddling in his friend's pet dog. And for the investigation of a suspect, wanted for sexual assault and abuse of three underageaged team voice. Applause Detective Stephen Corial, for the quick pursuit apprehension of a suspect who fired multiple rounds with him to a crowd in a downtown busy street. Applause Detective John Laderius for the extensive investigation of a suspect wanted for torture and murder and a commendation for the apprehension of a suspect wanted for the violent assault who struck an elderly victim with the baseball bat. Applause Detective Michael Nader. For the investigation at Rehanshin of a suspect, Water for a violent assault and struck the Elliott Victim with the baseball bat, and a commendation for the investigation at Rehanshin of a suspect, Water for the sexual assault and abuse of three under-aged teen boys. Please, officer Michael Gellin, for the quick rescue and apprehension of a suspect who fired multiple rounds into a crowd in a downtown busy street. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. in a downtown busy street. Applause It's a lot of them too, so hold on. Police officer Faye is in Amoud. For the initial response of the predominantly investigation of Muhammad Saeed, ultimately leading to the apprehension of the suspect, and commendations for the response of intervention of most needed Sir Person onward the night during his family, and for the self-initiative pursuit and arrest of violent suspect who broke a first-board window of a dwelling. And for the apprehension of a suspect in possession of stolen U.S. Treasury checks valued at over $90,000. Thank you Captain Rodriguez. The police commissioner, Deputy Police Commissioner and I will present the unit citation. The unit citation may be awarded by the police commissioner for two of the department who collectively perform an intelligent act or investigation that materially contributes to a valuable police accomplishment. This year we have two unit citations. The first one is for the quick apprehension of a suspect wanted for shooting and murdering his girlfriend in the apartment. It's occurred on August 24th, the suspect fled to Queens and through contacts in the FBI and their resources, the following recipients, or a key in the apprehension of the suspect. Detective Lieutenant Brian Fagan, Detective Sergeant Steven DeNofrio, Detective John Belfamate, Detective Steven Corriot, Detective Nicholas Kuzola, Detective Greg Herring, Detective John Lederis, Detective Adrian Pena, and please tell us your Jason Burone. So, I'm going to go to the next slide. The second unicitation is for the investigation and apprehension of a suspect wanted for torture and murder. This is the first case in Westchester County that was prosecuted murder in the first degree under the first degree's torture provisions. It was an investigation that started in 2023, but the bulk of it culminated in 2024 and the following recipients are honored for that. Sergeant Pold Arasmo, Detective Sergeant Steven DeNofrio, Detective Jose Diaz, Detective Greg Harry, Detective John Laderas, Detective Michael Nader. I'd like to call to the podium Mr. Greg Gonzalez of the NERSHELP Police Condition to assist with presenting the citizen of the Year Award. I call up this year's recipient, Ms. Sophia Wiley. On October 2, 2024, at about 2.10 p.m., I only university students Sophia Wiley was near the corner of North Avenue and Mayflower Avenue when she witnessed a car accident involving utility work van in a motorcycle. Sophia saw that the motorcycleist sustained a rather severe injury to his left ankle and she immediately jumped into action. She told the pastor via the call 911 and ran to help the motorcycleist. Realizing that the motorcycleist was bleeding profusely, she utilized for sweatpants, sweatpants as a tourniquet to help help the motorcycle. Realizing that the motorcycle was bleeding profusely, she utilized her sweatpants as a tourniquet to help slow the bleeding. Please, officers then arrived and placed a department issue tourniquet on the victim, while so be assisted by the entire time. The accident victim was transported to the hospital, where he was later determined by the ER staff that he sustained an arterial bleed as a result of axon and would have otherwise perished if it weren't for this quick application of Sophia's makeshift turnipet. by the ER staff that he sustained an arterial bleed as a result of his accident and would have otherwise perished if it weren't for this quick application of Sofia's makeshift tourniquet and later on the standard tourniquet. Due to a quick thinking, ingenuity, actions and perseverance, a life was saved, and the Neurosha Police Department recognizes Miss Sofia Wiling as citizen of the year for 2024. Thank you Mr. Gonzalez and Ms. Wyler. I'd like to call up Captain Rodriguez to the podium along with police association president Gregory Herring to assist in the presentation of a community engagement and outreach award. The community engagement and outreach award is given to an officer who has played community-minded spirit through off-duty volunteer endeavors. This year's recipient is Lieutenant Edward Hayes. Lieutenant Hayes is in his 35th year in law enforcement, has been on police association adaptive work for 20 years, including six years as president. Today he continues to shape the Department as training director, a role he's held for the distinction for the past 10 years, and is the current president of the New Rochelle Police Superior Office's association. Lieutenant Hayes has run several successful programs connecting our community with our and with our department and most importantly, connecting our community with our police officers. Some of these programs have been the Citizens Police Academy, civil response to active shooter events, Metters in Blue, use police initiative and he was a member of the Community Police Partnership Board. His dedication to reliability or beyond equivalence as evidenced by him receiving a 20-year perfect attendance toward today. Everyone knows that Lieutenant Hayes is always working. Well, you may not know as the enormous amount of all 30 hours Lieutenant Hayes uses, setting up events, speaking to and advocating for our committee members to be involved in events, and counseling members are our community and their children on topics such as police who's a force, how to become a police officer, how to interact with the police, save the issues within the New York City of New Rochelle, and many other topics through all hours of the day and night. For his tireless enthusiasm, his extraordinary dedication and his unwavering belief in the power of connection between our department and Tor, Captain Tor and Mr. Stephen Giverg of the Nureshop Police Foundation to assist with presenting the civilian employee of the year award. Thank you, Captain Coen. The recipient of the civilian employee of the Year Community Service Award is CISO Latoya White. APPLAUSE Community Service Officer Latoya White joined the department in 2016, bringing valuable life experience and an associate's degree in business administration with a focus on management and marketing. She currently works in the third-torque communication unit where she has become a key team member. CSO White is an outstanding dispatcher and has received advanced training and emergency police dispatching and dispatch response to critical incidents. CSO White consistently demonstrates high proficiency in all functions of a role, including dispatching computer-aided dispatch management and communications. As a dispatcher, she exhibits excellent command over communications and situational awareness while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Her efforts towards public assistance significantly contributed department's mission. CSO White is recognized for her positivity and professionalism, which promote positive interactions with the public and colleagues. Her dedication is reflected in her perfect attendance in 2024 and ideal attendance over the past four years. She actively engages in community events such as National Night Out, where she teaches the public and children how to make proper 911 calls and provide essential information during emergencies. While CSO White has proactively trained and mentored new CSOs and police officers assigned to the radio room duties. She's also creating a training manual and evaluation process to ensure high standards. Additionally, she has taken the lead in maintaining and improving the communications room and its facilities, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing efficiency and creating a better work environment. In conclusion, Community Service Office for Latoya White's exceptional dedication, proficiency and positive influence make her an invaluable asset to the New Rishup Police Department. Since her appointment in 2016, she has consistently demonstrated expertise in her role, contributed significantly to the success of the third-door communications unit. From her dispatching skills to a proactive involvement in training and mentoring, CSOs whites commitment to excellent shines through. Her active participation in community engagement and her initiative to improve department facilities further highlight her dedication. And for these reasons CSO White stands out as a true embodiment of professionalism and service making her deserving recipient of recognition as a and 24 million of the year. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Captain Thor, Mr. Gifford. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you Captain Tor, Mr. Gifford. I asked that Mr. Robert Hayes, President of the Nurecht Shell Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the famed Beachmont's Aber to come to the podium to assist with the presentation of the Nurechtall Chamber of Commerce Investigator of the Year Award. The investigator of the year may be presented to a member of the department who has consistently demonstrated outstanding work and commitment in solving difficult cases and bringing investigations to a successful conclusion. The recipient of the Investigator of the Year Award for 2024 is Detective John Belfamati. Detective Belfamati joined the Nurse Show Police Department on July 2, 2018. By 2023, his strong work ethic earned him a spot in the Detective Training Program, followed by a reassignment to the General Investigations Union. As efforts have been celebrated with four commendations, the Police Service of the Year Award in 2021, and copper the month for August 2021. In August 2024, you've come on to Detective, or role is excelled in ever since. In the Criminal Investigations Division, Detective Volpamonti has proven himself time timing again, taking on high profile cases with consistent success. His reliability and thoroughness shined through his work. Here are a few examples from 2024 that highlight its exceptional contributions. In a first degree assault case, an elderly victim was brutally attacked with a baseball bat, suffering severe injuries to left him in a coma for several months with lasting physical and emotional scars. Detective Wolf Mothi was the first detective assigned to this challenging investigation. In particular, he tracked out witnesses, analyzed forensic evidence, and pursued every lead with unwavering determination, ultimately securing the suspects' arrest and bringing a measure of closure to the victim's family. In another case, Detective Boatmoth played a pivotal role in apprehending a suspect charged with five counts of second degree criminal sexual act. Leveraging details from a prior arrest, he established probable cause to search the suspect's cell phone, revealing a disturbing cache of child pornography and identifying three juvenile victims who would endure abuse and silence. His persistence paid off during a tense standoff with a suspect, arm with a knife pressed to his own throat, refused to comply with officer's commands. Detected both Monty's calm, calculated approach, and coordination with the team, deescalated the crisis, ensuring a suspect's arrest and preventing a dangerous situation from spiraling further. Additionally, detected both Monti-Tac of another sexual offense case involving a suspect targeting an underage female. He swiftly organized an undercover operation, carefully orchestrating every detail to catch the suspect in the act of attempting to meet his intended victim. His thorough follow-up uncovered four additional victims linked to the perpetrator, resulting in five counts of rape charged against the suspect. The stillage and effort not only stopped the suspect, but also gave a voice to those who have suffered. Beyond his investigative skills, Detective Paltmont, he stands out for his work ethic. He manages a heavy case load, leads and arrests, and willingly adjust the schedule to meet demands or focus on ongoing cases, often arriving earlier staying late to ensure he details address. An investigator detects and soft crimes, and detectable from auntie's performance in 2024 embodies this perfectly, is a great confidence that he is awarded as investigator of the year for 2024. I'm getting up. Oh, my. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. I'm getting up. Okay, okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Thank you Mr. Hayes. I'd like to call up Captain Rodriguez, back to the podium, Peruso, Treasurer of the Irish Peninsula Society, to assist in presenting the police officer of the Year Award. The police officer of the Year Award, if you awarded to a member of the department, was consistently demonstrated a level of performance that furthered the goals and mission of the department and clearly distinguishes that officer, example for others to follow. The recipient of the 2024 Officer Year Award is Detective Alberto Aguilar. The detective Aguilar was appointed to the Department on January 9th, 2006. His recipient of the Police Commission's Award to Life Saving Awards, a Class C citation, three commendation awards and one unit citation. In 2020-40, Detective Aguilar was recipient of the Triple A Traffic Safety Safety Hero Award. He effectively and efficiently participated in each of New York State Governors' Traffic Safety Committee and Force of Campaign. These campaigns such as Pluttle Up, New York, Clicker or Ticket, put the phone away or pay, Operation CBC, School of Open, Drive Safety and Stop TVI were intended to reduce serious injury access by promoting safe driving through education and enforcement. Detective Aglar invested three very serious physical injury accidents and three separate fatal mortar accidents in 2024. He also assisted in Pellimanor as a leading accident investigator in a fatal, mortgaged vehicle collision of two New Rochelle residents. He leads the Department of Traffic Enforcement having issued 345 traffic summons and closed 35 follow-up acts in investigation. Detective Aguilar is the department's lead instructor in the traffic-related matters, emergency vehicle operation, and is assisted as an instructor in the City of Yonkers Police Department motorcycle school. For his consistent and exemplary performance, Detective Alberto Aguilar is recognized as Office of the Year for 2024. I would just like to say that at the end of this year, the detective Agilar will be retiring after 20 great years of service to the City of New York. Thank you Captain Rodriguez and Ms. Caruso. The police commissioner, Gisola, and Deputy Police Commissioner Reynolds will present the final award. The police commissioner's award shall be rendered to a member of the department who consistently displays excellent skills, to appearance and performance during the completion of his or her duties and by his or her professional employment constantly consistently displays excellent skills, attitude, appearance and performance during the completion of his or her duties and by his or her professional employment constantly improves the public safety of the community. The recipients are Detective Anthony Mor right now. Please serve us for Christian Gonzalez. And please stop as a.C. of Lua. Please stand as I ask Bishop Derek Pearson to deliver the benediction. This has been a wonderful and beautiful event. Let us bow our heads, Libre. Kind Father, we're grateful to you for your blessings and other time to approach your throne. We thank you, dear Lord, for each and every one who has been celebrated today. Thank you, dear Lord, for the memory of those who served us with honor and with grace, and for those who continue to serve us. You have taught us, dear Lord, that in everything to give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us. We have consciously begun this day, dear Lord, with you in our minds and in our hearts. We need your guidance. We need your presence. We pray dear God, that you will order our steps even through this day. We pray to the Lord that as the officers continue the Lord to execute their duties. They would do so with honor, with integrity and with sincerity. We ask the Lord that you would bless even our words. They will be kind and our actions will match our words. We ask your blessings to be upon our commissioner deputy commissioner madameer and all of the officials of this wonderful city as we continue to this day the Lord keep us ever conscious that is because of your grace we hear today. The Lord bless thee the Lord keep, the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace in the name of the Lord. Amen. Thank you, Bishop Pearson. This concludes our ceremony. I'd like to once again thank Dennis Gromis and the Green Tree staff for hosting this morning. Please join us for the Buffett. Thank you.