December wasn’t just for the holidays. The past month was also a time when the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, took to social media to honor the men and women in uniform who help keep our travels safe all year long.
Every day of the month the Association posted a “Holiday Hero” on Facebook and Instagram – police officers from departments across the state who work mostly in traffic and community divisions, patrolling our roads and helping to educate the public about making smart safety decisions.
“It was a campaign we put together to highlight officers across the state and also emphasize traffic safety and keeping our communities safe,” said Cara Cromwell with the association.
Three of the Holiday Heroes officers came from the West Bay area – two from the Warwick Police Department and one from the Johnston Police Department.
Cromwell said regardless of whether the honorees came from departments big or small, they all share a passion for their work protecting the public.
Warwick Police Chief Col Bradford Connor, president of the Chiefs Association, extended his congratulations to all the honorees and said that the campaign was an unqualified success.
“The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association is always trying to help spread information on the importance of traffic safety and prevention for driving while under the influence,” he said. “What better way to help spread that message at this time of year than to celebrate the men and women of law enforcement who go out on our roads every day.”
The three area police officers who were honored were Warwick patrol officers Connor Bemis and Zachary Black, and Johnston Patrolman Patrick Gendreau.
Below are quotes that the quotes the officers provided to the chief’s association about their jobs.
“I’ve wanted to be a police officer since I was a kid, and I’m grateful to have fulfilled that dream,” Bemis said. “Every day, I enjoy proactive policing to help keep our city safe and protect the great people in this community.”
His Warwick police colleague, Black, said, “I wanted a fulfilling career dedicated to helping people and encouraging responsibility. Every day, I have the privilege of working alongside my brothers and sisters toward a common goal: keeping our community safe. Through proactive policing, we make a meaningful difference together.”
In Johnston, Gendreau said, “I wanted to pursue a career that offered new and evolving challenges every day while allowing me to make a real difference in keeping people safe. I am passionate about achieving this through proactive policing, including, but not limited to, DUI enforcement. I continue to be motivated by the strong bond I share with fellow officers who are equally committed to this mission and proactive mindset.”
Cromwell said that the campaign was well received by the public and police officers alike, and will likely become a regular holiday spotlight.
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