62nd Precinct cops honored at Medal Day
At the 62nd Precinct Medal Day this past Saturday, November 19at the Cotillion Terrace, over 50 officers, staff and community andyouth volunteers were recognized for their service to the PoliceDepartment, the precinct and the Bensonhurst, Bath Beach andGravesend communities.
The event held by NYPD precincts throughout the city finallyarrived in the 62nd Precinct – which recent NYPD CompStat data hasrevealed to be one of the safest communities citywide — thanks toefforts by the commanding officer, Deputy Inspector James Rooney,Police Officer Stephen Agosta and Lieutenant John Gillen.
We’ve always given awards and plaques at holiday parties, butnot like this, said Officer Christian Torres, aneight-year-veteran of the 62nd Precinct who was one of 12 officersto receive a Cop of the Month award. It’s nice that we recognizewhat all the guys are doing.