January 20, 2012
THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS SEEKING CITIZENS INPUT ON AWARDS
I am inviting the public to submit nominations for four annual awards given by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office at the yearly Badge & Shield Dinner being held this year at 6:00 PM on March 24, 2012 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens on Transit Road, Depew, New York.
The awards that the public may nominate someone for are as follows:
Robert Insalaco Youth Award- given to a youth 18 years or younger, who has demonstrated significant assistance to a law enforcement agency, or who, by his/her actions, has exemplified excellent judgment in helping others.
Joseph Wachowiak Outstanding Citizen Award:-given to a citizen or group of citizens’ who have assisted law enforcement in an outstanding manner.
William R. Dils Deputy of the Year Award: Given to an Erie County Sheriff’s Office member who exemplifies him/herself over and above the call of duty, with courage and bravery, or who performs a significantly outstanding event.
William Dillemuth Outstanding Service Award: Given to a member of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office who has done a significant service for the betterment of his/her fellow co-workers or the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
All of the awards are named after fallen Erie County Sheriff’s deputies.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2012
All recommendations are to be directed to the Awards Chairman: Superintendent Robert Koch at Ten Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202 or to the Badge & Shield Club- PO Box 81, Niagara Square Station, Buffalo, New York 14201-0081.
A committee of approximately 12 volunteers from all areas and ranks of the Sheriff’s Office will review the various recommendations. They are then voted on by secret ballot.
When submitting your nomination, please give detailed information about why you believe the person(s) you are nominating should be considered for the award, and please include any newspaper clippings about the event.
Also, please include name(s), address(s), daytime phone number(s), cell phone number(s), and email address(es), so that award winners can be notified. Notification of winners should occur by the end of business on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.