2018 Annual Awards Dinner Message from the Chairperson
November 9, 2018 Greeting, Brothers and Sisters: First, I would like to thank everyone for coming out and being part of this event and making it a great success. Your contribution at this event allows us to give financially to the education of young people who are connected to our memberships organizations through our scholarships funds, Thank you. We, The Grand Council of Guardians would also like to congratulate all the honorees for the work they done. We also like to acknowledge the effects of their achievement these special individuals have displayed to the different fraternal organizations and community groups. We hope this encourages others to set higher goals in helping our people and our communities, so we may honor their work at our future events. I would like to thank the special individuals on each of the committees who worked hard to make our Annual Awards Dinner Dance a great pleasure for everyone to attend. My Final thought for tonight, with the present atmosphere in this country being what it is, I truly believe these are the time where people of color should come together to protect our Civil Rights. The attack on our Rights will not stop until we stand up and unify. We need to making sure from this point on we put the right people in office who knows how to treat us as equal partners and not as sheep in this movement to protect our Rights.
Fraternally yours, Charles Billups Chairperson
The Grand Council of Guardians Inc. is an umbrella organization consists of African Americans fraternal organizations in the field of Law Enforcement, Uniformed and Civilians throughout New York State.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner The Grand Council of Guardians, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner Friday, November 9, 2018 - 7:00pm Eastwood Manor, Bronx New York Program Welcome Remarks ...... Charles Billups, Chairperson Invocation ...... Imam Umar Abdul Jalil National Anthem - Star Spangled Banner ...... Makiah Brown National Negro Anthem ...... Makiah Brown Introduction of Executive Board and Presidents Buffet Dinner Presentation of Organizational Awards NYS Court Guardians ...... President Gwen Fuller Awardee: Jessica Hernandez, Sergeant NYS Courts Awardee: Raymond L. Bruce NYS Criminal Supreme Court Justice NYPD Guardians...... President Felicia Richards Scholarship Awardees ...... Melissa King Kameron Hamilton Jonathan Milligan NYC Sheriffs Guardians ...... President Linda Reynolds Awardee: Awardee Furney Canteen, Sergeant NYC Sheriff NYS Parole Guardians ...... President Jarvis Jenkins Awardee: Awardee Michelle Hicks, NYS Parole Officer NYC Correction Guardians ...... President Vincent Capers Awardee: Sharvon Stewart, Director Emergency Preparedness Nassau County Police Guardians ...... President Ieda McCullough Awardee: Paul Johnson, Chief Nassau Police Department Nassau County Sheriff’s Guardians...... President Shenisse Alston Awardee: Christopher Edmond, Lieutenant - Retired MTA Police Guardians ...... President Ed Meggett Awardee: Nzingha M. Kellman, Captain- Metropolitan Police Authority NYC Probation Guardians ...... President Cornell Gibson Awardee: Raymond Napier Port Authority Bi-State Coalitions ...... President Atiba Cumberbatch Awardee: Marvin Holland, Political & Legislative Director TWU Local 100 Community Champion Service Award...... Christopher B. Lynch Awardee: Mary Love, Correction Officer NYC Dept. of Correction Chairperson Award ...... Charles B. Billups Awardee: Louis Molina, First Deputy Commissioner Westchester DOC Benediction ...... Imam Umar Abdul-Jalil
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Jessica Hernandez Sergeant NYS Courts NYS Court Guardians Awardee
Jessica Hernandez was born in New York, NY and raised on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She is a talented singer who was discovered at the age of 4 at her Pre-K graduation as her class sang “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie and she took the microphone to sing the entire song leaving the audience, her teachers and especially her parents in awe! From that day forward, Jessica always showed her love for Music and Arts. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia H.S. for Music and Arts where she expanded on her training in music. She has performed the National Anthem at various events for the courts and also the Brooklyn Cyclones and the inauguration of Brooklyn D.A. Eric Gonzalez. Jessica is also talented in computer graphic art and web design. She taught herself how to design websites via Adobe Dreamweaver and graphic design on Photoshop. She always found coding and design very intriguing. She started a business called Graphic, Web and Invite which features all of her designs. She has helped the Grand Council of Guardians, The Guardians Association of the New York State Courts and New York City Correction Guardians with her graphic design skills and websites and has helped improve on their brand. Jessica became a court officer in 2005 and promoted to sergeant in 2016. She is the President and Co-Founder of the newly formed Latino Court Officers Society. Jessica believes strongly in the representation of the minorities within the Unified Court System. This year Jessica lead the Officers of the Society to visit Puerto Rico for Three Kings Day where they distributed toys to children in various towns and hospitals throughout the island. The Latino Court Officers also distributed toys to children at the New York City Bronx PATH Shelter. Jessica currently lives in the Bronx with her husband, William, and is a very proud mother to her son Dylan. Jessica is a great cook and enjoys quality time in the kitchen with her family. Jessica is very humbled to be recognized by the Guardians Association of the New York State Courts and the Grand Council of Guardians and thanks Executive Board for the honor and all of their support!
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Justice Raymond L. Bruce NYS Criminal Supreme Court Justice NYS Court Guardians Awardee Justice Raymond L. Bruce was born and raised in Washington Heights of New York County. He received his Bachelor of Arts at New York University where he had a triple major in Spanish, Mathematics and Political Science. Justice Bruce was awarded his Law Degree from Temple University School of Law. Justice Bruce enjoyed the distinct privilege of studying at the University of Madrid, resulting in his ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently. Currently, Justice Raymond L. Bruce is one of few bilingual Justices assigned to Bronx County Supreme Court, Criminal Division. Justice Bruce also holds the distinct honor of being one of a few black male, sitting as a Justice of the New York Supreme Court, in NY County. Justice Bruce’s family raised him to understand the importance of serving God, our community and having a positive impact on our youth. Being raised in Harlem during the 1960’s, Justice Bruce witnessed the daily struggles of his community to achieve equality. He responded to the multiple occurrences of “injustice” by studying the works and writings of Martin Luther King, Benjamin Mays, Judge Bruce Wright, Judge Thurgood Marshall and Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. As a result of the way he continues to feel about his community, Justice Bruce selected jobs that allowed him to advocate for the under-represented and the voiceless. Throughout his career Justice Bruce demonstrated a tenacity of fairness and being a man with a just cause. These characteristics lead our honoree to be elected among his peers to sit on the bench in 2001, the same day that New York faced the terror attacks on 9/11. Every day since this nomination, Justice Bruce sits on the bench dispensing justice in a fair manner in the Criminal Court, Bronx County. Justice Bruce continues to serve his community as a member of the NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and serving on various bar associations, including the Puerto Rican bar Association, the Dominican Bar Association, and Judicial Friends. He happily works with students and interns of all ages whether it is at the Courthouse or their respective schools. Justice Bruce, credits his Mother, his family, and being raised in the church for his long lasting success. Justice Bruce is a staunch member of Abyssinian Baptist Church. His favorite passage is (Romans 8:28-30) “in all things God works for the good of those who love Him and who have been called according to his purpose. For those (He) foreknew ... he also predestined ... And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also glorified. Justice Bruce believes he has been called for a purpose and blessed in many ways. He is married to Darlene and they have 2 children, Precious and Nasiah. When Justice Bruce is not with his family, he is often found at schools speaking to at risk youth, supporting community organizations and hosting interns in chambers. For these reasons, he believes he is successful and he thanks the Lord continuously for his blessings.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Sgt. Furney Canteen Sergeant NYC Sheriff NYC Sheriffs Guardians Awardee
Sgt. Furney Canteen has served with the NYC Sheriff’s Office for the past 5 years. Before coming to the Sheriff’s Office he served the community as a college administrator for several years. For a majority of his time as a deputy, he has served the citizens of the Bronx while working at the Bronx County Office. As a Deputy Sheriff of the Bronx County Office, Sgt. Canteen oversaw several special projects, was an FTO, the office’s NYC Ceasefire liaison, a valued member of the Field Support Unit and the former 1st Vice President of Deputy Sheriff Association. When he is not barking orders at the Bureau of Criminal Investigation personnel, he is spending time with his family and binging on Netflix.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Michelle Hicks NYS Parole Officer NYS Parole Guardians, Inc. Awardee
Michele Hicks was born and raised in the South Bronx. Michele attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Upon graduating from John Jay Michele started her working career in Social Services where she worked as a Counselor in the field of Mental Health. She eventually moved on to work for ASC for 5years. In May 1992, Michele began her Law Enforcement career with the NYC Department of Probation. She later accepted a position of Parole officer with NYS DIVISION OF PAROLE. In this role she is responsible for supervising parolees to the successful completion of parole supervision as well as providing guidance with life and family situations. She also counsels ex-offenders, from the New York State Department of Corrections, and makes referrals for re-entry services, such as employment, substance abuse treatment, and mental health. When Parole started to move towards drug treatment, Parole Officer Hicks was one the Officers chosen to work in creating and developing treatment plans with Phoenix House Drug treatment program for Offenders and their families. Currently, Michele serves as Parole officer and a Union Rep for her fellow Officers. Michele strongly believes in the work that Parole officers provides to the community. Michele will continue to fight for the acknowledgement and respect for Parole officers Michele' s biggest and brightest accomplishments are her children, Ciera and Malcolm Hicks. As a single mother Michele provide for her children a will for higher education and the tools needed to be future leaders. On 4/24/15 Michele became a grandmother for the very first time to Ella Michele. Family and good friends.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Sharvon Stewart Director Emergency Preparedness NYC Corrections Guardians Awardee
Sharvon D. Stewart, New York City Department of Correction Director, of the Office of Emergency Preparedness, is a woman on concise and integrity who has been a Civil Service employee for the City of New York for many years. Sharvon Stewart is a dedicated professional who exemplifies sound judgement during all incidents, event and assignments. All while ensuring that the department of Correction is well informed and made aware of new and improved procedures to ensure/enhance safety, security for all. As a liaison to Local, State, Federal and private agencies. During 2003 to 2008 Sharvon was selected to the temporally assigned to the New York City Office of Emergency Managment representing New York City Department of Probation and Correction all while assigned to the Office of Emergency Management. Sharvon was appointed to Director of Facilities Operations making her the first African American female to hold that position in the Office of Emergency Management. Sharvon has played an integral role in planning responspes for but not limited to recovery Terror Attacks and Hurricane and Disasters. She spear-headed New York City prison first ever “Business Continuity of Operations Plan.” Sharvon has received many certification and accolades from the below • Department of Homeland Security • Federal Emergency management • Emergency Managment Academy • Louisiana Emergency Management • LGBTQ • Mount Horeb Baptist Church Sharvon has received other recognitions from prestigious organizations for her outstanding efforts in the communities which can be amde available upon request.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Paul Johnson Chief Nassau Police Department Nassau County Police Guardians Awardee
Chief Paul Johnson was born in the Bronx, NY and resided there until the age of 10, when his family moved to the Village of Hempstead. After graduating high school, Paul enrolled in college and earned an Associates Degree in Banking from Nassau Community College and a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from S.U.N.Y Old Westbury. After receiving his degrees, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the New York City Police Department in April of 1991. Paul worked in the 115th precinct in Jackson Heights, Queens as a patrol officer for six years. He then applied for a position within the Hempstead Police Department and was appointed to the department in January 1997. Paul took great pride in patrolling the same neighborhood where he grew up. In August 2009, Paul was promoted to the rank of Sergeant after scoring #1 on the promotional exam. In October 2010, he was assigned to the community-policing unit as its commanding officer, where he supervised 10 officers. In September 2013, Paul was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant after scoring # 1 on the department’s promotional exam. After 27 years of dedicated service in law enforcement, Paul was promoted to the Chief of Police in June 2018. When not working, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, taking long bike rides, and working out at the gym. Achievements • Scored #1 on the Sergeant, Lieutenant and Chief exam • Received 12 department citations • The Nassau Police Conference 2005 Life Savings Award • The Nassau Police conference 2005 Meritorious Award • The Nassau Police Reserves 2006 Top Cop Award • The Nassau Police Reserves 2011 Top Cop Award • Glory House 2008 Perseverance Award • New Bridges International – Law Enforcement Service Recognition Award • Hofstra University 2002 Public Safety Award • The American Legion 2005 Law and Order Commendation recipient • Department Field Training Officer • HCCCA 2015 Community Police Leadership Award
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Christopher S. Edmond Lieutenant - Retired Nassau County Sheriff’s Guardians Awardee
Christopher Edmond was born June 23, 1962 to a single mother, Lois Steen Thompson of West Helena Arkansas. Early on it was believed that he suffered from birth defects, but GOD! Up until the fifth (5th) grade he was raised by his grandparents Hosea and Sarah Thompson. Two (2) weeks shy of his twelfth (12th) birthday, Christopher and his four (4) siblings was relocated to Freeport New York to live with their mother. During his junior high and high school years Christopher was an average student, but excelled in athletics. His high school years were highlighted with two (2) Ironman Awards. Individuals that participated in three (3) varsity sports were deemed Ironmen. Christopher participated in football, wrestling, and baseball. He received All-Conference, All-County, and All-State Awards in high school, but is most proud to have earned a full wrestling scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee. Thirty (30) minutes away from reporting to school Christopher and his mother was involved in a horrific auto accident. The accident occurred in Sevierville Tennessee. If you ever meet anyone from Sevierville Tennessee they will let you know that it’s the home town of Dolly Parton. Christopher’s mother had a long and painful three (3) month hospital stay while he proceeded on to school. While at the University of Tennessee, Christopher learned the concept of student-athlete. Nothing was given. He was not academically prepared for college, but with the help of counselors and tutors he excelled. He also excelled in the sport of wrestling. He was a member of the 1980 Freshman All-American team, he was a 1984 All-American (4th place finish), and won the 1985 NCAA Championship. His overall record was 105-30 (16 losses as a freshman). One of Christopher’s proudest moments was striking a balance between academics and athletics. In 1985 he won a NCAA championship and also earned his Bachelors of Science in Social Work. Christopher has been inducted into both the New York State and National Wrestling Hall of Fames. For more than thirty-five (35) years Christopher have used wrestling as a tool to help young men accomplish academic and athletic goals. He have held coaching positions at the University of Tennessee, Old Dominion University, Hofstra University, C.W. Post University, Nassau Community College, Freeport High School, Roosevelt High School, and East Meadow High School. As a coach Christopher participated on five (5) National Championship teams, two (2) National Dual Meet Championship teams, forty-four (44) All-Americans, and six (6) individual National Champions. “If the only thing a coach can teach is athletic skills they are falling short of their goals. A coach should be able to mentor and counsel individuals on how to become a better person. I was very fortunate to be coached by two (2) legendary coaches (Terry Haise at Freeport High School and Gray Simons at the University of Tennessee). My involvement in coaching is an attempt to repay what my coaches did for me.” Christopher has coached several Championship teams in both basketball and track for “Youth for Tomorrow” in the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) leagues. With the same motivation and passion he has for sports, Christopher carved out a thirty (30) year career in the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department. Presently, Christopher is a retired Nassau County Correction Lieutenant. He states “It was an honor to be a Nassau County Civil Servant. To be able to support my family and serve my community at the same time was ideal. I found working in a correctional center to be comparable to riding a bus. Every now and then a nut gets on, but for the most part people are just trying to get to their destinations. No matter where you’re at if people (inmates, officers, administrators, etc.) are treated with respect they are likely to respond in kind. As a retiree I find that I miss the people (inmates, officers, administrators, etc.) not the job. When you survive experiences with individuals a positive bond is created.” Christopher has always tried to make the world a better place. He married Dawn Blount-Edmond (twenty-one years) and helped produce three (3) Children (Terrance-16, Sarah-20, and Christopher Jr.-29). He is a Grandfather of three (3) Grandchildren (Maleeyah-1, Makenzii-5, and Landon-8). Dawn is also a retired Nassau County Correction Officer. All three (3) of Christopher’s kids are well on their way of becoming great student-athletes and productive citizens. As noted by The Ojays “the world want get no better if we just let it be.” Get involved!
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Nzingha M. Kellman Captain - Metropolitan Police Authority MTA Police Guardians Awardee
Captain Nzingha M. Kellman rolled over from NYPD and joined the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department in July 1999. In 2003, she quickly rose to the Rank of Sergeant. During her 12hr shift on midnights, she supervised many patrol officers while protecting one of the largest transportation facilities in the country, Grand Central Terminal. In 2004, she received international notoriety for disrupting and apprehending a 19yr old male, who was raping his 9yr old niece onboard a LIRR train. By 2007, Captain Kellman had more than double duty with 5 children under the age 5 (two sets of twins) with her husband of 20 years, Roger Kellman. Even with small children at home, she always performed her duties with dignity, pride, and professionalism at work. Amongst numerous accomplishments, awards, and recognition, Captain N. Kellman was promoted again and became the first African American Female to rise to the rank of Lieutenant within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Always reaching for the stars, she’s made history again by becoming the first African American Woman to join the Command Staff within the MTA Police Dept. From apprehending rapists, producing informants for a cop shot in Brooklyn, protecting dignitaries like Susan Rice, and securing the safety of property and passengers in one of the most beautiful landmarks in the world, Grand Central Terminal, Captain Kellman has always accomplished her missions with professionalism, dedication, and one of her greatest attributes, a beautiful smile.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Marvin Holland Political & Legislative Director TWU Local 100 Port Authority Bi-State Coalitions Awardee
Marvin Holland is the Political and Legislative Director of the Transport Workers Union Local 100, the largest transportation union in the country, representing over 42,000 members. A native New Yorker, Marvin served in the United States Navy for four years. In 1991 he started his career with the New York City Transit Authority in the Stations Department as a Cleaner. Always an active Local 100 member, he became a Shop Steward in 2001 and was elected to the TWU Local 100 Executive Board in 2003. He became a delegate of the NYC Central Labor Council in 2004 and was elected as Section Chair of the Stations Department in 2010. In 2008 he founded Take Back Our Union (TBOU) and successfully helped to overturn the former administration in 2010. He served as Director of Political and Community Action Development from 2010 to 2012 before taking on his current position. In this role, Marvin is responsible for advancing legislation that will improve the safety, security, and overall quality of life of the transit workers he represents. Marvin also directs Local 100’s community coalition-building campaigns, and is the founder of the Transit Forward Coalition, the only grassroots organization of Transit Riders and Workers in New York State. Under his direction, TWU Local 100 has become a political powerhouse in New York races, helping to elect dozens of local legislators including Assemblypersons Diana Richardson, Rodneyse Bichotte, Latrice Walker, Pam Harris and Tremaine Wright; as well as a number of city council and state senate members which includes Sen. Marisol Alcantara. In June, 2016, he played a pivotal role in helping Adriano Espaillat win his primary, becoming the first Dominican- American to be elected to U.S. Congress. Due to his strong advocacy for human and workers’ rights, he has been asked to sit on the boards of many groups, including the Latino Leadership Institute, the Mid-Manhattan Branch of the NAACP, the Making The Grade Foundation, the African-American Day Parade Advisory Board, and PA’LANTE Harlem, a housing advocacy group. Marvin also has a long history of community service, and has been recognized many times over for his work, most recently with the Latino Leadership Institute Labor Award (2014), the Making the Grade Community Award (2014), the Political Action award from the CUNY Murphy Center (2014) and the prestigious Labor Award presented by the NYS Black & Latino Legislative Caucus (2016)as well as the Labor industries “Good Scout” award, presented by the Boy Scouts of America (2016). He has received numerous citations and proclamations from both city and state officials. Marvin attended Cornell University, focusing on Industrial Labor Relations. Marvin resides in Harlem, NY with his wife of 35 years, Carole, with whom he has three children - Justin, Alizabeth, and Xavier.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Mary F. Love Correction Officer NYC Dept. of Correction Community Champion Service Award Awardee
Mary Love a mother of three Dominique Love, Jason Kelly, and Camille Kelly is a native of the Bronx. She joined the Department of Correction on February 11, 1999 currently assigned to the George R. Vierno Center. Mary has worked diligently for the benefit of all staff. She has been a highly motivated and inspirational member of service since day one on the job. Mary has faithfully served as Executive Secretary of the Guardians under the leadership of President William Thomas and also Sergeant-at –Arms under the leadership of President Thomas Summers. She is also a member and supports the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), located in CO-OP City. Mary is a very vocal and caring person. Her heart precedes her body. Since her inception into the Department of Correction Training Academy she encouraged her peers to share and unify. Mary has been very instrumental in the lives of others within the Correction Community and residential communities. Throughout, the years Mary have volunteered her services to assist others without hesitation. She counseled the youth at Featherbed Lane Youth Center and Davidson Avenue Community Center. She assisted with feeding the homeless on at the YMCA and Thessolonia Baptist Church. After Hurricane Katrina survivors arrive to NYC and were disseminated to a variety of Hotels, Mary adopted the Westway Hotel in Queens where numerous survivors of Hurricane Katrina were housed. Mary held a fundraiser where all the proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross. Additionally, Mary organized community support in assisting with housing, moving expenses, job referrals, interviewing techniques and resume writing. Mary also arranged an interview with Wendy Williams on her radio talk show on WBLS 107.5 affording the Hurricane Katrina survivors an opportunity to share their stories. With the assistance of some close personal friends; a menu was created to provide the survivors a home cooked meal every Sunday. Mary also convinced a Psychologist to volunteer his services to assist the survivors with their post-traumatic stress syndrome. She has organized a multitude of fundraisers to assist with the financial needs of all ranks in the department that are in need of financial assistance. Mary also has assisted the with organizing press conferences for two members of service who lost their children to violence. Outside of her duties as correction officer, she dedicates her time with an organization she founded called Women for Justice Alliance, which focus on various women and youth issues. This organization was established to bring justice back into the communities. She believes in empowering, strengthening and bringing a level of accountability to the communities who transcend social, economic and ethnic differences by cultivating and encouraging the premise that everyone can make a difference in their community. Her goal is to move, touch, inspire, educate and empower the minds of others to move forward with their vision. Since she started her organization they have coordinated talent shows for the youth, conducted fundraiser to send a few students from Freeport High School Select Chorale to Washington DC to perform for the President of the United States, hosted empowerment forums for women, gave gifts to mothers of premature babies to uplift their spirits called “A Day of Serenity, aligned ourselves with other groups to combat violence in our community. Mary also conducted a cancer fundraiser called “I AM SURE” (Sharing, Uplifting Reinventing and Empowering).” This event raises money to give to those who have been affected by cancer physically and financially. The “MY SON” (Mentoring Youth Striving to Overcome Negativity) program; focuses on at-risk youth. This program utilizes a platform that our youth can identify with to empower their minds with positivity, enthusiasm, and motivation to help them to succeed. Mary’s tireless efforts have been awarded and recognized by: the Sharon Jackson Organization “Phenomenal Women Award,” NYC Correction Guardian “Women of the Year Award”, American Legion Post #1871 “Appreciation Award”, NAACP CO-OP City Branch “Community Service Award”, NYCDOC Guardians Association “Humanitarian Award”, NYCDOC “Women History Award”, Infinity Love Foundation “Empowerment Award” Champs for Autism “Appreciation Award.” Mary Love continues to display a can-do-attitude towards any task placed before.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Louis Molina First Deputy Commissioner Westchester DOC Chairperson Award Awardee
Louis Molina is a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and currently serves as the First Deputy Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Correction. With over twenty years of experience in the public and private sector, namely in the criminal justice arena having uniquely worked in policing, the District Attorney’s office and corrections, which complemented his work in the field of human services assisting the homeless population. Louis is an expert in facilitating change, managing initiatives and has a one-of-a kind perspective having served all areas of the criminal justice system. During his four-years on active duty in the Marines, Louis served with the 2nd Battalion 3rd Marine Division and deployed to various parts of Asia. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon for deployment on the USS Kitty Hawk. Near the end of his time in active duty, Louis chose to pursue a degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Shortly after receiving his BA in Philosophy, he sought a career in law enforcement and was appointed in early 2000 to the New York City Police Department. Louis began his law enforcement career as a police officer with the NYPD reaching the rank of Detective Criminal Investigator after serving as an undercover officer infiltrating criminal networks selling illegal narcotics. During his time with the NYPD, he was assigned to a number of bureaus, including Patrol, Housing, Detective, Internal Affairs, Organized Crime Control, Counterterrorism, and the Police Commissioner’s Office of Management Analysis & Planning. Ultimately, Louis dedicated over thirteen years of his life to protecting and serving the people of New York City. Coupled with his experience, Louis recognizes the sheer value of continued education and development. With that in mind, he completed courses in international politics at University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, and earned a certificate of completion from the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Institute. Furthermore, he possesses two masters’ degrees: one in Public Administration from Marist College School of Management, and the other in Human Rights from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In 2014 he was admitted to the United States Department of Justice / Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice Scholars program for Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science, advancing the infusion of research and evidence into policing policy and practice. He successfully completed this three year program in June 2017. This unrelenting dedication to progressive change, has propelled Louis in his career. Thanks to his expertise, he played integral senior and executive roles in a number of organizations in the public sector, serving as a contract Senior Police Advisor and Instructor for the United States of America Department of State, Deputy Chief Investigator with the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Homeless Services, Chief Internal Monitor and Acting Assistant Commissioner for the NYC Department of Correction, and First Deputy Chief of the Enforcement Division for the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission. Now, as First Deputy Commissioner, Louis has hit the ground running and looks forward to building on his many accomplishments to meet his long-term goals of criminal justice reform and advancing the principles of social justice. Regardless of where his path leads him, Louis is certain of one thing: he wants to implement meaningful change by introducing integral programs that aid vulnerable populations, thus breaking the cycle of poverty, crime and abuse. Louis thoroughly believes that in order to improve the criminal justice system and enhance the impact of social services, these systems need strategic disruption in how they are managed in order to address today’s challenges. All in all, Louis is excited to drive change and evolve government in whatever ways he can. He is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, American Society of Evidence Based Policing, New York State Sheriffs’ Association, Rockland County Police Hispanic Society, Westchester Hispanic Law Enforcement Association and American Correctional Association.
2018 Annual Awards Dinner Melissa Renee King Scholarship Winner
Melissa Renee King, daughter of NYPD Lieutenant Rhonny King, is currently a freshman at Honors College – Stony Brook University. She enjoys working out, volunteering as a teaching assistant, playing the drums, and up until recently working at Boston Market. Melissa is currently majoring in Biology so as to pursue her dream of becoming either a pediatrician or pediatric surgeon which combines her love of children, science, and helping others.
Jonathan Milligan Scholarship Winner
Jonathan Milligan was born December 13, 2000 in Brooklyn, NY to Sgt. Derrick Milligan and Police Officer Lenna Milligan of the NYPD. Jonathan graduated from Baldwin Senior High School in June 2018 with many achievements including being inducted into the National Honor Society. During his tenure at Baldwin Senior HS he has enjoyed playing the saxophone, basketball, running track and robotics. Upon being accepted to four colleges, Jonathan chose to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah Georgia. Channeling his passion for drawing and playing video games, Jonathan is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Game Design and Graphic Communications.
Kameron Hamilton Scholarship Winner
Kameron Hamilton, daughter of NYPD Lieutenant Carol Hamilton, is a 17- year old college sophomore working towards a degree in Anthropology from Brooklyn College. Taking a full course load of 15 credits, Kameron maintains a 3.5 GPA. In her free time, she writes poetry, reads books, and cooks her favorite meals. She is also currently learning Korean. When she is not reading or studying, Kameron enjoys helping others who are less fortunate by giving clothes, money, and food to those in need. She aspires to become a Clinical Social Worker in order to help people navigate their lives in a more productive way.
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THE EASTWOOD MANOR BANQUET SPECIALISTS ARE AVAILABLE TUESDAY THRU SATURDAY BETWEEN 12 NOON & 8PM AND SUNDAY 12 NOON - 5PM. NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY, SO FEEL FREE TO STOP IN ANYTIME DURING THESE HOURS TO SEE OUR ELEGANT BANQUET ROOMS AND TO DISCUSS YOUR UPCOMING EVENT OR CELEBRATION. 3371 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10469 Phone: (718) 654-4200 • Fax: (718) 654-0726 www.eastwoodmanor.com 2018 Annual Awards Dinner NEW YORK CITY POLICE COUNCIL OF RETIRED GUARDIANS, INC.
Congratulates All Honorees & Scholarship Recipients at the Grand Council of Guardians’ 2018 Annual Awards Dinner
Friday, November 9, 2018 Eastwood Manor, Bronx, NY
Council of Retired Guardians Executive Board: Karon Richardson, President Christopher Frederick, 1st V.P. Charlene Parker, 2nd V.P. Patricia E. Martin, Financial Secretary Joseph Richardson, Treasurer Alphonso Dixon, Sgt.-at-Arms Carol A. Grant, Corresponding Secretary
“It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”
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2018 Annual Awards Dinner In Memoriam Everton E. Jones March 6, 1928 to September 3, 2014
Retired Lieutenant - 1979 New York City Police Department
First Class out of the New York City Housing Authority Police Department - 1956
2018 Annual Awards Dinner In Loving Memory Grace L. Jones June 21, 1928 to August 26, 2018
Grace L. Jones and Everton E. Jones Scholarship Fund
The Fund’s Sponsor Eugene Jordan
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Congratulates the Honorees of the Grand Council of Guardians, Inc. Annual Scholarship Awards November 9, 2018
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