Florida Atlantic University Police Department's

2008 Awards and Recipients

The following awards and recipients were announced at the Florida Atlantic University Police Department's Annual Meeting held on October 16, 2008.

Officer of the Year - Sgt. Richard Friedman

Sgt. Friedman was instrumental in the successful prosecution of four teen juveniles involved earlier this year in several vending machine break-ins throughout campus.  All four juveniles confessed to the crimes and were convicted.  This is just one of many examples of how Sgt. Friedman has contributed to the department and has made FAU a better place with his professionalism and respect that he has earned not only from those he works with but also the students and staff of FAU.

Civilian of the Year - Charles "Chuck" Williams

Charles Williams has worked in FAU Police Department's Dispatch Center for six years and in that time he has not once missed a shift.  Charles Williams is the Communications Training Officer for the department and has instilled such confidence in the ones he trains that dispatchers will often think to themselves, "What would Chuck do?"  His loyalty, dedication, respect, attention to detail and knowledge give confidence to the officers who rely on Chuck and the information he relays.

Officer Special Recognition - Sgt. Bill Hernandez

 Sgt. Hernandez is Florida Atlantic University Police Department's Training Sergeant.  Sgt. Hernandez has raised the department's status among other agencies as one of the most highly trained in south Florida and an example of  how any law enforcement agency should be trained.  Sgt. Hernandez  has also been forging relationships with other agencies with the sharing of resources and equipment.  Sgt. Hernandez also volunteers to assist with FAU's Rape Aggression Defense program.

Civilian Special Recognition - Carlene Watson

Carlene Watson is responsible for the monitoring the fiscal responsibilities of the department, hiring of applicants, maintaining officer and staff files and the Chief's schedule.  All of this is done with a constant smile, no complaints and an open door to all who have questions or need guidance on how something needs to be done.

Civilian Special Recognition - Howard Pavillard

Florida Atlantic University Police Department Commendation - Audrey Jones, Richard Schaut, Michael Littleton, Ulysses Boldin, Robert Vickens, Larry Ervin, Amy Gale, Kevin Loughran, Chris Clark, Juan Nieves

Those above were on duty the morning of April 30, 2008 when there was a report of "shots fired" at the University Apartments.  From that second forward this group of talented people did what was required and more to secure the area and notify the campus of the situation.  If it were not for their collective effort it would have been less likely that the shooter would have been caught later that day.

Customer Service - Omar Jabiles

Omar is one of FAU's Community Service Officers whose responsibility is to security checks throughout the campus and provide assistance to FAU's students, staff and visitors.  Omar always distinguishes himself as being very courteous to those he encounters and knowledgeable of FAU.   Several months ago during his patrol he witnessed a vending machine theft occurring.  From a distance he contacted dispatch who then sent road patrol officers to the scene where they apprehended every individual involved.  All these individuals confessed and several cases were then solved as a result of Omar's vigilance.

Community Service - Harriet Pioquinto

Harriet coordinates FAU's Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program that she has grown into the most requested police-oriented community programs that is offered.  Harriet along with Sgt. Hernandez volunteers to make this program as successful as it is training woman on how to prevent and get out of very difficult situations.

Perfect Attendance Award:  Wayne Boxer, Ed Delancy, Richie Friedman, Bill Hernandez, Ron Legere, Michael Littleton, Lester Lockett, James McDowell, Chuck Williams, Virginia Williams, Bruce Wilson

Attendance Award:  Donna Darrell, Larry Ervin, Patrick Garmon, Gary Palmer, Howard Pavillard