New Rochelle Police Department Honors Officers at Memorial and Awards Ceremony

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 16, 2023) — The New Rochelle Police Department held their Memorial & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16 at the Greentree Country Club.

City, police and law enforcement officials gathered with families and community leaders to pay tribute to the New Rochelle Police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, and recognize the accomplishments of current department members.

  • Police Officer Leticia Lua was named Office of the Year.
  • Detective Matthew Velasco received New Rochelle Chamber Investigator of the Year Award.
  • Community Service Officer Elmo Palomino was honored as Civilian Employee of the Year.

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  • Other awards presented included the Police Memorial Essay Award, with Ruthie Goldman of Ward Elementary School taking first place.
  • The Empress Ambulance Lifesaving Award was given to Police Officers Adrian Pina and Maria Vasquez.
  • Detective Terrance Fudge received the Community Engagement and Outreach Award.
  • The Police Commissioner’s Award was presented to Sergeant Christopher Carelli, Detectives Nicole DeCarlo, Robert Johnson and Oisin McGloin, and Police Officer Carlos Jimenez.

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