On Friday, January 26th, 2016 the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department held their annual Swearing In and Awards Ceremony at the Historic Park located in Fort Lee NJ. A total of 6 new officers were sworn in which replaced retirements and transfers. For outstanding achievements in the year 2015, a total of 43 awards were presented across 8 different categories. One award was presented to Christina Fehre for her work in assisting the police department with missing person searches, training, and overall agency support. 3 Unit Citations were presented for responses to assist other agencies as well as a pursuit in which a homicide suspect was arrested. Other awards included significant arrests, educational and volunteer achievements, agency achievements, and firearms.

Newly sworn in Officers

Anthony Burgos #398 , Michael Focarino #399, Rocco Guerriero #400, Michael Collason #401, Anthony Engel #402, and Michael Holland #403

Chief’s Achievement Award:

Sgt. Jock Watkins #369
P.O. Richard Dey #359

Civilian Service Award:

Christina Fehre

Distinguished Volunteer Service:

P.O. Martin Clancy #390
P.O. Arturo Bellini #391

Drug Interdiction Award:

P.O. Gregory Kimbro #368
P.O. Michael Griffin #382
P.O. David Moscaritolo #395

Excellent Arrest Award:

Lt. Jesse Cohen #354 (Awarded for 2 events)
Lt. Roman Galloza #345 (Awarded for 2 events)
P.O. Richard Dey #359
P.O. Gregory Kimbro #368
Det. Jeffrey Kimbro #371
P.O. Joseph Villone #378
P.O. Michael Griffin #382 (Awarded for 2 events)
P.O. Timothy Conboy #393
P.O. David Moscaritolo #395 (Awarded for 2 events)

Exceptional Service Award:

Sgt. Fabricio Salazar #362
Sgt. Raymond Walter #367

Top Gun Award:

P.O. Travis Philhower #397

Unit Citation Award:

Chf Michael J. Coppola #348
Lt. Roman Galloza #345 (Awarded for 2 events)
Sgt. Jock Watkins #369
Sgt. Raymond Walter #367
P.O. Richard Dey #359
Det. Jeffrey Kimbro #371
P.O. Michael Griffin #382 (Awarded for 2 events)
P.O. Jeffrey Lamboy #384
P.O. Dan Eustace #389
P.O. Nicholas Valakas #392 (Awarded for 2 events)
P.O. Timothy Conboy #393
P.O. Eric Yi #394
P.O. David Moscaritolo #395
P.O. Donald Liu #396 (Awarded for 2 events)
P.O. Travis Philhower #397