Honor Deputy Chief Scholl

Senate Resolution No. 4940 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Deputy Chief Charles Scholl upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award on May 1, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to honor Deputy Chief Charles Scholl upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award to be celebrated at the Annual Bishop DiMarzio's Dinner on Scouting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, Charles Scholl attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea Grammer School and Bishop Ford High School; he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Police Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York; upon graduating, he received the Police Foundation Scholarship Award, which recognized the member of the NYPD with the highest GPA; and WHEREAS, Since November 7, 1979, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl has served as a vital member of the NYPD; currently, he is assigned to the title of Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South; and WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed career, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl has patrolled the streets of Brooklyn; after graduating from the academy, he was assigned to Neighborhood Stabilization Unit 13 which covered the 77th, 79th and 88th Precincts, encompassing the neighborhoods of Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights and Fort Greene; in

1985, he was promoted to Sergeant and worked with the 84th Precinct in downtown Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, In 1990, Sergeant Charles Scholl assumed the title of Lieutenant, and was assigned to the 67th Precinct in East Flatbush, and then to the 76th Precinct covering the Red Hook and Carroll Gardens communities of Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Charles Scholl was promoted to Captain in 1997, and held the position of Executive Officer of the 61st Precinct in Sheepshead Bay, then later as the Executive Officer of the 71st Precinct in Crown Heights; and WHEREAS, Two years later, Captain Charles Scholl became the Commanding Officer of the 62nd Precinct in Bensonhurst and Dyker Heights; later, he served as Commanding Officer of the 60th Precinct; in this capacity, he oversaw the massive revival of Coney Island and Brighton Beach; and WHEREAS, Under Captain Charles Scholl's luminous leadership, the 60th Precinct saw a massive reduction in crime and quality of life violations, earning him the status of one of two commanders to ever be promoted twice while commanding the same precinct; and WHEREAS, He rose up from Captain to Deputy Inspector, and then again was promoted from Deputy Inspector to Inspector where he moved on from his duties of CO of the 60th Precinct to Patrol Borough Brooklyn South where he served as Inspector and Commanding Officer of PBBS Special Projects; and WHEREAS, Inspector Charles Scholl assumed the title of Deputy Chief on December 23, 2013; he served where he became Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Staten Island before recently transferring back to South Brooklyn to become Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Brooklyn South on

March 23, 2015; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the NYPD and his community, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl has been the recipient of over 60 departmental recognitions; and WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl is a shining example of what a Police Officer is and should be; he is a true leader of men, a man's man and has always been known as a cop's cop; and WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles Scholl's dedication to his community and to scouting has had a lasting impact on the Brooklyn community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Deputy Chief Charles Scholl has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments come to our attention, they should be 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 Deputy Chief Charles Scholl upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Deputy Chief. Charles Scholl.