NY J01662

New York State Senate resolution commending the NYPD Guardians Association for hosting its Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner Dance on March 6, 2026

The NYPD Guardians Association promotes fairness, equity, and advancement of African-American members within the NYPD while fostering trust between law enforcement and communities

Nine individuals are recognized as honorees, including Assistant Chief Aaron Edwards, Deputy Chief Melody Robinson, Section Commander Jason S. Jackson, and Dr. Divinah "Dee" Bailey (COO of African American Clergy & Elected Officials)

Additional honorees include Sergeant Carlos Aviles, Assistant Commissioners Alden Foster and Yonette Graham-Decaul, PBA Trustee Officer Lethimyle Cleveland, and Detective Christopher Charles

Resolution directs that engrossed copies be transmitted to the NYPD Guardians Association and each honoree