Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Commendation And Promotion Ceremony Held On May 18 - Thank You For Your Service

Image of RI Public Safety Dep't at Commendation Ceremony From RIOC

Received this report from Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department Director Keith Guerra.

On May 18, 2012 the RIOC Public Safety Department held its Fifth Annual Commendation/Promotion Ceremony at the 591 Main Street Plaza. In conjunction with Police Week, it was a time to honor those who go above and beyond the call of duty.

Several of the Public Safety Officers received awards for various acts of bravery and ingenuity. Two of the Public Safety Officers received the Life Saving Award for rescuing a male who jumped into the East River, as well as stopping a woman attempting to jump out of her apartment window nine stories up, both in an attempt of suicide. Other awards were given out to several of our Sergeants, Detectives and Officers for Excellent and Meritorious Service for various incidents such as illegal drug activity with intent to sell, apprehending two subjects wanted for a past robbery, placing a female teacher under arrest for sexual abuse of a minor. All of these are just a sampling of the bravery and commitment of the Public Safety Officers who protect and service the Roosevelt Island Community.

RIOC Parks and Recreation employees, Jamal Perry

Image of Deputy Chief Bryan, Mr. Perry and Chief Guerra From RIOC

and Nelson Soltran, who assisted the Public Safety Officers with the rescue of the male who jumped into the East River in an attempt of suicide, were given certificates of appreciation. We also promoted two Public Safety Officers to the rank of Detective.

Image of Deputy Chief Bryan (left), Captain Suarez (center), Chief Guerra(right) with newly promoted detectives Cabassa and Gilmore (next to Suarez) from RIOC

Several of our Board Members were in attendance, Michael Shinozaki, Faye Christian, Sal Ferrera and Howard Polivy. Two members of the NYPD were in attendance as well as RIOC Executive Staff, President, Leslie Torres, Vice President Operations, Fernando Martinez and Vice President General Counsel, Donald Lewis.

We want to thank the members of the Roosevelt Island Community who came out on such a beautiful day to support the dedication and commitment of all of our Officers.

Roosevelt Island resident Frank Farance has more pictures of the Public Safety Department Commendation and Promotion Ceremony.