Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Commendations and Promotions Ceremony - Congratulations and Thank You For Your Service

Roosevelt Island Public Safety Director Keith Guerra reports:

On Friday, May 13th the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department hosted it's 4th Annual Commendation/Promotion Ceremony at the 591 Plaza.

One of our very talented island resident's, Lauren Abdul, started us out by singing the Star Spangled Banner.

Officers Ingrid Veras,

William Dentone

 and Rodell Lindsey

 were promoted to the Rank of Sergeant. Officer David Vernet was promoted to Detective.

Officers Steven Cohen and Michelle Williams were presented awards with 20 years of Service to the Roosevelt Island Community.

Several of the PSD Officers received commendations in the categories of Excellent Service Award, Meritorious Service Award and Medal of Exceptional Merit. These commendations were given for a variety of different Calls for Service ranging from an arrest involving a firearm to assisting a young girl who broke the femur bone in her leg during one of the snow storms.

A special Award of Appreciation was also given to Charles Abdul for assisting the Public Safety Department in foiling a Vandalism Caper on the island.

Mr. Fernando Martinez, Vice President of Operations for the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation commended the Officers for the wonderful job they do.

Officer Edwin Negron of the 114 Precinct Community Affairs Unit said a few words of praise and encouragement. He also commented on the great relationship we have in serving this community from a Law Enforcement perspective.

All in all, it was a wonderful ceremony and I thank the entire force for keeping this neighborhood one of the safest in the city.

Another officer {Kionna Wray - Updated 12:30 PM} was given a commendation for completing courses on sign language so she could better communicate with hearing impaired people and the officer provided those assembled with a brief demonstration.

 Congratulations to all the Public Safety Officers and thank you for your service.

More scenes from the Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Commendations and Promotions Ceremony below.



The Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Commendation and Promotion Ceremony was held last Friday starting at 5  PM which was the final day of National Police Week. In order to get greater participation by the Roosevelt Island community in next year's Commendation and Promotion Ceremony, perhaps RIOC will consider moving the date to Roosevelt Island Day when more members of the public are available to attend.