Honor Albany Police Department

2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend those illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Albany Police Department upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, to be celebrated at its Annual Gala, "Time, Tradition, Trinity," on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the New York State Museum, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The Albany Police Department, through its steadfast implementation of community policing, has truly made Albany, New York, a better and safer place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Acting Chief Robert Sears, the Albany Police Department has adopted a full range of more than 20 trauma informed, community policing policies, protocols and system-wide training initiatives; and WHEREAS, The Albany Police Department strongly supports Trinity Alliance's violence prevention program; and WHEREAS, In addition, with an unwavering commitment to its community, the Albany Police Department established mental health, first aid, and trauma informed care training, as well as a Neighborhood Engagement Unit and Youth Cadet Program; and WHEREAS, The Albany Police Department's national leadership and championing of policies is the thread which ties residents of this great community with those entrusted in protecting public safety; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, the Albany Police Department has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the Albany Police Department is in direct correlation to the efforts of its officers, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Albany Police Department; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the Albany Police Department upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the 2018 Community Champion Award by the Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Acting Chief Robert Sears, Albany Police Department.