Greece Peace Officers’ Association Recognizes The Greece Special Police Officers at Annual Banquet
The Greece Peace Officers’ Association hosted the Annual Awards Banquet for the Greece Special Police Department on April 15, 2023, at Red Fedele’s restaurant.
The Greece Special Police Unit is a group of 30 men and women who are NYS Peace Officers and volunteer their time to the Greece Community. They assist the Greece Police Department with traffic control, crowd control and parks/plazas patrol. The Special Police Unit worked approximately 5,900 hours last year.
At this year’s banquet, several people were recognized for years of service and yearly awards. The banquet is a time to celebrate and recognize the men and women of the Greece Special Police, who give their time to the Greece Community. They work along with the Greece Police Department to ensure all special events have staffing, as well as ensuring the safety of all involved.
The following officers were recognized for their achievements: Chief Michael DiCataldo and Officer Tom Asenato were recognized for 35 years of service to the GSPD; Officer Winston Guy for 20 years of service, and Sgt. David Wheeler, Officer Michael Simeone and Officer Robert Kielkowicz for 5 years of Service.
The Greece Special Police Unit had a swearing in ceremony for their newest members; Lucas Baran, Gary Coon, Ange Loch, Kris Mattioli and Eric Floyd.
Sgt. William Connell received the Sgt. Bill Hunt Memorial “Officer of the Year Award” and Officer Gary Coon received the Sherm Safford “Rookie of the Year” Award.
Three Officers received Special Recognition Awards for going above and beyond expectations, with two incidents “off duty” and one “on duty” action.
The Greece Peace Officer’s Association is very proud to recognize all the members of the Greece Special Police Unit who have contributed to make this a very successful year. To learn more about what the Greece Special Police Department does, or to join the group, go to www.greecespecialpolicepolice.com.
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