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Home My Public Portal AboutLTC 092-2023 - PD Commendation.BAL HARBOUR V I L L A G E - OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER LETTER TO COUNCIL NO. 092-2023 To: Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark and Members of the Village Council From: Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager Date: June 9, 2023 Subject: Bal Harbour Police Department Commendations The purpose of this Letter to the Council (LTC) is to share with you two (2) recent commendations received for the Bal Harbour Police Department. This type of positive feedback reaffirms our focus on ensuring the Bal Harbour Experience for our stakeholders. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me or Chief Flowers at 305- 866-5000. JMG/RF/ME/DM From: Raleigh Flowers To: Din Cole; Police Department Cc: Oscar Amago; Jack Young; Carlos Aranao; Maurido Escarra; Bryan Corcoran Subject: FW: A Shining Example of Police Excellence! Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:33:16 AM Attachments: PastedGraphic-2.pna Officer Cole, I received the below email from Surfside Mayor Danzinger, in the mayor's email, he commends you for your level of professionalism, patience and compassion during his interaction with you. The mayor's email serves as a testament of our community policing philosophy and approach that is consistent with the "Bal Harbour Experience". Thank you for embracing our vision and your consistent professional demeanor. Well done! Pam, Rosa and Bryan, please place a copy of this email in Officer Cole's division and personnel file. Raleigh RALEIGH FLOWERS,Jr. MS-HRM Chief of Police 655 96th St, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 T 305.866.5000 F 305.866.4885 rflowers@balharbourfl.gov Past President, Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police 2017-2018 Mission: Prevent Crime and enhance public safety Vision: We aspire to be the example of professional law enforcement Values: Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud From: Shlomo Danzinger <sdanzinger@townofsurfsidefl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:01 PM To: Raleigh Flowers <rflowers@balharbourfl.gov> Cc: Jeffrey Freimark <jfreimark@balharbourfl.gov>, Village Manager <manager@balharbourfl.gov> Subject: A Shining Example of Police Excellence! [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the Village of Bal Harbour -- DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Good evening Chief Flowers, I am writing to express my appreciation for the exceptional service provided by your department, particularly Marine Patrol Officer Cole. Last week, I had the opportunity to take my two children out on a jet ski in the bay. Despite living in this area for over 13 years, it was my first time operating a watercraft in these waters. Unfamiliar with the rules, regulations, and intricate divisions within the bay, my actions caught the attention of Officer Cole from the Bal Harbour Police Marine division. Encountering a police boat and being "pulled over" can be quite intimidating. However, Officer Cole displayed an exceptional level of professionalism, patience, and compassion throughout our interaction and in the execution of his duties. The reputation of the Bal Harbour Police Department's officers for their professionalism has always preceded them, and I am delighted to affirm that Officer Cole exemplified all the commendable qualities for which your department is known. I extend my gratitude for your dedicated service to our 33154 community. Sincerely, Shlomo Danzinger Mayor Town of Surfside 9293 Harding Avenue Surl'side, Florida 33154 Cell (786) 835-4398 sdanzingere-townofsu rfsidefl.gov Follow me on Social: hftl2s://www.instagram.com/shlomodanzincie https://www.facebook.com/ShlomoForSurfside/ hftl2s4//twitter.com/Shlomodanzinae PUBLIC RECORDS ACT NOTIFICATION: You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from public employees or Officials regarding public business are public records and are available to third parties upon request. Accordingly, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. NOTE: Florida Public Records Law provides that most written communications to or from Municipal employees regarding town business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail message may be subject to public disclosure. From: Rale!ah Flowers To: Dion Cole; Police Department Cc: Oscar Amaao: Jack Young; Carlos Aranoo; Mauricio Escarra; Bryan Corcoran Subject: FW: A Shining Example of Police Excellence! Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:33:16 AM Attachments: PastedGraphic-2.pna Officer Cole, I received the below email from Surfside Mayor Danzinger, in the mayor's email, he commends you for your level of professionalism, patience and compassion during his interaction with you. The mayor's email serves as a testament of our community policing philosophy and approach that is consistent with the "Bal Harbour Experience". Thank you for embracing our vision and your consistent professional demeanor. Well done! Pam, Rosa and Bryan, please place a copy of this email in Officer Cole's division and personnel file. Raleigh RALEIGH FLOWERS,Jr. MS-HRM Chief of Police 655 96th St, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 T 305.866.5000 F 305.866.4885 rflowers@balharbourfl.gov Past President, Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police 2017-2018 Mission: Prevent Crime and enhance public safety Vision: We aspire to be the example of professional law enforcement Values: Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud From: Shlomo Danzinger<sdanzinger@townofsurfsidefl.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 11:01 PM To: Raleigh Flowers <rflowers@balharbourfl.gov> Cc: Jeffrey Freimark <jfreimark@balharbourfl.gov>; Village Manager <manager@balharbourfl.gov> Subject: A Shining Example of Police Excellence! [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the !tillage of Bal Harbour -- DO NO-T CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Good evening Chief Flowers, I am writing to express my appreciation for the exceptional service provided by your department, particularly Marine Patrol Officer Cole. Last week, I had the opportunity to take my two children out on a jet ski in the bay. Despite living in this area for over 13 years, it was my first time operating a watercraft in these waters. Unfamiliar with the rules, regulations, and intricate divisions within the bay, my actions caught the attention of Officer Cole from the Bal Harbour Police Marine division. Encountering a police boat and being "pulled over" can be quite intimidating. However, Officer Cole displayed an exceptional level of professionalism, patience, and compassion throughout our interaction and in the execution of his duties. The reputation of the Bal Harbour Police Department's officers for their professionalism has always preceded them, and I am delighted to affirm that Officer Cole exemplified all the commendable qualities for which your department is known. I extend my gratitude for your dedicated service to our 33154 community. Sincerely, Shlomo Danzinger Mayor Town of Surfside 9293 Harding Avenue Surfside, Florida 33154 Cell (786) 835-4398 sdanzinger_ townofsurfsidefl.gov Follow me on Social: https://www.instaaram.com/shlomodanzinger/ https://www.facebook.com/ShlomoForSurfside/ hftps://twitter.com/shlomodanzwnae PUBLIC RECORDS ACT NOTIFICATION: You are hereby notified that in accordance with Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from public employees or Officials regarding public business are public records and are available to third parties upon request. Accordingly, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. NOTE: Florida Public Records Law provides that most written communications to or from Municipal employees regarding town business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail message may be subject to public disclosure. From: Raleioh Flowers To: Maylin Dorado; Robert Williams; ChrisDestefano; Monique Witherspoon Cc: Police Department: Bryan Corcoran Subject: FW: Staff Commendation Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023 11:46:23 AM Attachments: imaoe001.nna May, Rob, Chris and Mo.... First, thank you for representing our agency with Honor, Pride and Determination. I received the below email from Mr. Hollis complementing each of you for your actions during a recent incident with a Miami Dade County Bus Operator. I must say, as the chief, It makes me proud to receive unsolicited positive commentary regarding our police personnel. I thank each of you for embracing our community policing and engagement philosophy. Job well done! Pam, Rosa and Bryan, please place a copy of this email in the employee's division and personnel files. Raleigh RALEIGH FLOWERS,Jr. MS-HRM Chief of Police 655 96th St, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 T 305.866.5000 F 305.866.4885 rflowers@balharbourfl.gov Past President, Miami Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police 2017-2018 Mission: Prevent Crime and enhance public safety Vision: We aspire to be the example of professional law enforcement Values: Professional, Accountable, Honest and Proud From: Hollis, Charles (DTPW) <Charles.Hollis@miamidade.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:35 AM To: Raleigh Flowers <rflowers@balharbourfl.gov> Cc: Jeffrey Freimark <jfreimark@balharbourfl.gov> Subject: Staff Commendation [NOTICE: This message originated outside of the Village of Bal Harbour -- DO ��OT CLICK on liAs or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.] Good morning Chief Flowers, This e-mail is being sent to commend your staff for delivering outstanding service. My Name is Charles Hollis, I am a Bus Traffic Controller with Miami -Dade County Dept of Transportation & Public Works in the Bus Central Control Center. On several occasions I do have to make calls for service for police response dealing with incidents onboard our transit buses and the level of service received by you staff is always outstanding and professional. From the initial call into dispatch until the officers respond on scene to conduct the investigation it is always a pleasure working alongside with your department. This morning I entered a call for service reference a disturbance onboard one our buses at the 9800 block of Collins at approximately 08:52, your units responded in a timely manner to assist our bus operator, we even received a callback from the dispatcher following up that units were on scene assisting. The level of service provided reflects well on yourself and your team and is greatly appreciated and I commend the members of your staff and department. Have a great day. M 7"0 Charles Hollis Bus Traffic Controller, Bus Operations Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) SPCC - Bus Central Contol 111 NW 1st St, 5t' Floor Miami, FL 33128 Office: (305) 375-2978 www.miamidade.goy/transit