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IN HR0088
Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Steuerwald
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AI Summary
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Rameil Pitamber committed armed robbery at a Little Caesars in Avon, Indiana in January 2013 at age 17 and was arrested by then-Detective Brian Nugent, receiving an 11-year prison sentence as an adult.
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Pitamber obtained his GED in prison, pursued additional education credits, and was released early in 2017, securing employment at Goodwill in Avon.
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After coincidentally meeting Pitamber at Goodwill, Assistant Police Chief Nugent agreed to mentor him on practical matters including job interview preparation, financial budgeting, and driving skills, later expanding to address social and racial tensions.
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Pitamber attended a Citizens Police Academy with Avon Police and shared his story with WTHR Channel 13 in March 2019 to promote positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
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The Indiana House of Representatives recognizes Pitamber as a valued citizen and applauds both men for their mentoring relationship and positive impact on their community.
Legislative Description
Honoring Mr. Rameil Pitamber and Assistant Police Chief Nugent for their work to promote the practices of mentoring, self-development, and better relations between local communities and law enforcement.