Community Wide Violence Reduction Initiative concludes in December...

Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Beginning in October 2002, a joint effort between the Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Rochester Police Department and New York State Police was undertaken as part of a Community Wide Violence Reduction Initiative. This initiative exemplifies how various agencies can, and currently do, work together towards a common goal; Specifically, ridding the community of illegal weapons and drugs. "Residents of Monroe County can be proud of the effective working relationship between local agencies that already exists here", said Sheriff O'Flynn.

The following Sheriff's personnel were temporarily assigned to the initiative: Sgt. David Hawe, Deputies Scott Peters, Russell Reynolds, David Kron, Paul Dano, Michael Burnside, Richard Dalberth, Steve Peglow, Mark Mori and Noel Terwilliger.

In addition to patrol deputies, both the Warrant and Star Units provided valuable support in their respective areas of enforcement. Warrant Unit members: Sgt. Bill Sanborn, Deputies John Ott, John Messura, John Dimartino, Tony Albertelli, Joe Bates, Greg Woodworth, Rick Hobbins and Chris Shatzel, were part of the initiative. Star Unit members include: Sgt. Ronald Sheffer, Deputies David Nau, Todd Sutherland, Michael Abate, Robert Clancy, Timothy Lewis, Joseph Perrone, Leah Larocque, Greg Whelehan and Daniel Mesiti.

Rochester Police Chief Robert Duffy recognized all members of the Sheriff's Office who participated in the initiative during a Cermony of Appreciation on December 5, 2002. Sheriff O'Flynn, Undersheriff Greene, Chief Deputy Norquist and Major Flood were recognized as well.

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