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us in the morning

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the go ahead to get started.

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>> how's everybody doing

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tonight?

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Listen, it's a friday night.

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We got the weekend right in

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front of us.

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We're celebrating tonight.

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>> how's everybody doing?

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I'm loving.

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My name is alex giles.

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I'm an anchor over at wbz-tv

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here in charlotte.

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I've had the honor of serving

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as the emcee for this event for

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several years now and is

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honestly one of my favorite

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events to be a part of.

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This is such a cool experience

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to see the men and women who

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serve our community get honored

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in front of their loved ones,

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their peers and some of the

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elected leaders here in our

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community.

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I know we have ten winners

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tonight but I also just want to

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acknowledge all of the law

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enforcement in the room.

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Can we have a round of applause

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for all of our our officers

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this evening?

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>> and I know these folks are

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getting up whether it's in the

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morning, the middle of the day

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or the evening to protect and

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serve and our folks who are at

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home holding down the homefront

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in some cases with kids or

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family members or elders.

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Can we also do a round of

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applause for the folks who are

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staying at home, the family

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members?

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>> it's a team effort right?

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It's awesome when you guys are

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acknowledged by your peers or

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your bosses.

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But I think what makes this

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event special is that you're

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literally acknowledged by the

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community.

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I know as a news reporter it's

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nice to get that good job from

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your boss.

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That was a good story.

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You did a good job with that.

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But it almost means a little

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bit more when somebody reaches

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out and was like thank you for

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doing that story.

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The folks in my community

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appreciated that story and I

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know you guys can relate to

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that because this is what that

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is for you guys.

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Somebody from the community

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saying thank you for what you

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do in my neighborhood.

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Thank you for the initiative

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you started in my community.

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So it's really, really cool to

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be here and it's awesome that

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you guys are being honored

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tonight.

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At this time we'd like to start

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with an invocation from

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reverend sandra graber.

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>> thank you.

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If you're just back with me for

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a minute, the dignity, the

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understanding and the peace

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reminds us of our mutual

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respect and unity.

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It makes us safer and stronger

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throughout the generation.

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The cross to remove the desire

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to quit when it becomes

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difficult.

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Precious we are the strength

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and like becomes difficult.

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But these wonderful people are

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allowed to go on in GOD we're

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so grateful they are not

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defeated.

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The scourge I hope this they

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remain in my they do not

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shrink.

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They do not back up.

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And we are so grateful for

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their continue to strengthen

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them, continue to endure them,

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continue to move their faith.

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Faithfulness is developed when

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we continue to obey everything

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when the pressure is heavy and

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they go through pressure but

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GOD they know is only

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temporary.

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It's only discouragement is

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never permanent.

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The harvest year belongs to

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those who refuse to give quit

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when we're tempted to quit.

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Instead of continuing we're

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carry the cross across the

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finish line.

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In his name we pray.

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Amy thank you, reverend.

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>> at this time we want to

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acknowledge some of the elected

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leaders we have here whether

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it's the city of charlotte,

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mecklenburg county commission,

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some other elected office.

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If you're an elected leader,

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please stand for just a moment

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.

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Vitiate them coming out.

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I know it's a fun time of year

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budget season right?

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>> they're like oh yeah, okay.

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>> we have a few people

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delivering opening remarks

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tonight including sam smith

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junior who's the chair of the

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community relations committee.

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>> good evening everyone.

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If you enjoy the food, let's

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tell the chef you did your

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thing.

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>> I well, good evening.

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My name is sam smith JR.

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And welcome to the 46th annual

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community relations award.

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I'm honored to serve as the

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chair of the

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charlotte-mecklenburg community

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relations committee.

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And I would be remiss if i

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don't honor my vice chair, MR.

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Emmanuel maggard, who is in

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here with us today because

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tomorrow he he'll be walking

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across the stage getting his

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doctorate degree.

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>> so solomon, it's a privilege

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to gather here with you all

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tonight for such a meaningful

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celebration this evening

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recognizes people who through

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their actions show us what

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partnerships truly look like.

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>> tonight we recognize

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officers who go above and

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beyond the call of duty to

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build bridges for problems

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alongside residents and serve

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with heart and purpose.

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The nominations submitted from

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across our community are a

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powerful reflection of how

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deeply this work is felt and

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appreciated.

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These awards are a reminder

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that public safety is not built

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by one group alone is built

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through relationships,

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listening, collaboration and a

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shared commitment to the

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well-being of our neighbors.

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I want to extend gratitude to

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the charlotte mecklenburg

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community relations committee.

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And at this time I ask if my

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crt members that are in this

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space with us today if you

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could please stand and be

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recognized.

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>> I also at this time would

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like to ask the planning

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committee for today's festivity

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if you all could please stand

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and be recognized.

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>> it's more than just MISS

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Delores.

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I MISS Debbie.

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Oh.

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I want to thank the planning

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committee who was led by my

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second mom, MISS Delores.

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And when she call I have to

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answer my phone no matter what

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I'm doing.

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I want to thank them for their

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commitment each year to

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ensuring that this event is a

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success and throughout

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dedicated community relations

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staff.

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If you all are in the room if

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y'all could please stand.

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I know you'll be recognized

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gambo if you all could please

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stand and be recognized to we

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thank you all and we'll also

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thank every everyone who took

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time to nominate each of our

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officers and to the

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charlotte-mecklenburg police

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department.

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Thank you for your service,

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your sacrifice and your

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continued commitment to

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protecting and serving our

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community with professionalism

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and care to all.

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It's a nice nominees.

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Congratulations.

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Your work matters and does not

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go unnoticed.

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So tonight let's celebrate the

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birth of your partnership looks

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like in action.

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>> thank you.

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Thank you, sam.

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>> sam, did you did you train

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your daughter to record the

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whole thing like that?

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I'm going to look for that on

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facebook later.

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>> we'd like to call up james

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smudgy mitchell the charlotte

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city council.

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He's currently our mayor pro

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tem.

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>> good evening, charlotte.

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>> oh, wait a minute.

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Wait a fourth.

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These largest city in america

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and that's how y'all will

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respond.

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Good evening, charlotte.

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>> okay, that's a little

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better.

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Before I get started with my

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remarks.

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The theme is a team c mpd has a

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team in the city council has a

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team.

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And I would like to introduce

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one of my team members who is

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here to see the council member

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lawanda mayfield.

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Please stand again.

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You know I was going to call

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you out.

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Thank you.

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The one and then I know we have

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a former elected official who

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used to serve in district two

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and I always want to pay

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respect.

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Anybody who offered themselves

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up for public service well, MR.

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Al also please stand and be

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recognized on behalf of the

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charlotte city council and the

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mayors office.

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I'm honored to join you for

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this special night to recognize

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individual who represent the

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very best in our city.

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>> charlotte is now the 14th

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largest city in the country and

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we continue to grow, evolve

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every day with that growth

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comes both opportunity and

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responsibility the

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responsibility to ensure that

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our city remains not just

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bigger better but repeat to me

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better a truly world class city

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is defined not only by is

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skyline or economic strength

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but by trust, safety and

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connection.

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>> it's shared between us

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people.

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So that's why we're here

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tonight.

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We are here to recognize those

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who go beyond the call of duty

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to build relationships, foster

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understanding and strengthening

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the bond between law

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enforcement and the

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neighborhoods they serve.

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>> public safety is at its

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strongest when it's rooted in

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partnership and those who we

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honor tonight embody that

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principle through they service

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their compassion.

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I'm sorry compassion and

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commitment to charlotte.

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>> please join me in

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recognizing these outstanding

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honorees your dedication helps

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move charlotte forward and

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bring us closer to the kansas

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city.

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We want to call home.

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>> thank you and enjoy this

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evening.

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>> so I want to do a special

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shut out so with all the cma

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officers copd officers please

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stand up at this time.

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All officers here, all please

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stand up.

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That's right.

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Let's show some love.

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Let's show some love.

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Charlotte thank you.

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Thank you.

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Mayor pro tem mitchell we also

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have a representative from the

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county elaine power of the

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mecklenburg board of county

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commissioners.

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Thank you.

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>> so all these extroverts are

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coming up here but I am the

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04:38:21,574 --> 04:38:23,809
introvert and I want to tell

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alex giles he was the first

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04:38:24,476 --> 04:38:26,312
reporter that I ever had to do

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an interview with and I will

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never forget it.

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How kind he was.

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so thank you for that.

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Good evening.

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I am mecklenburg county

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commissioner elaine powell.

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I represent huntersville

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davidson, cornelius north

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charlotte the area mountain

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highland lake lake norman and

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part of the catawba river.

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So I've had lots of different

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interactions with mpd on behalf

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of my constituents especially

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an e t j.

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>> I have lived and worked in

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every county district in the

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county but I have the most

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experience with north division

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and freedom division.

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And I'm proud to know that one

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of our north division police

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officers is nominated officer

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blake is here nominated.

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I hope he wins.

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CHAIRMAN Jarell asked me to

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give remarks and when he called

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me I was so happy.

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04:39:28,742 --> 04:39:31,111
I said there's so many times

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where I've been sitting in the

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04:39:31,745 --> 04:39:33,480
audience where I want to talk

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to law enforcement too.

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Thank you.

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So I bring greetings from the

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county commission and gratitude

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it's and it's wonderful to be

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04:39:41,555 --> 04:39:44,758
here but I want to talk I'm

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going to go way off script

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because these are the things

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that I wanted to tell you for a

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long time.

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So in the summer of 1993, john

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04:39:54,569 --> 04:39:57,538
burnett and andy nobles were

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coming up and down the street.

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04:39:58,172 --> 04:39:58,839
They were community police

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04:39:58,839 --> 04:39:59,730
officers coming up and down my

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street.

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04:40:00,474 --> 04:40:03,760
I lived in office central

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avenue at that time in 1993.

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04:40:05,813 --> 04:40:08,782
John grew up across the street

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and his baseball coach jimmy

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04:40:09,416 --> 04:40:11,816
edwards from gehringer high

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04:40:11,886 --> 04:40:14,880
school was my neighbor on the

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04:40:14,880 --> 04:40:14,722
other side so I could see into

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04:40:14,722 --> 04:40:17,580
the dining room of the

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04:40:17,580 --> 04:40:20,658
burnett's and I had jimmy next

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04:40:21,896 --> 04:40:22,563
door and the reason that john

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04:40:22,563 --> 04:40:23,197
burnett and nancy nobles were

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04:40:23,197 --> 04:40:25,166
coming up and down the street

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04:40:25,166 --> 04:40:27,434
that day was not for family.

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04:40:27,434 --> 04:40:28,169
It was for community.

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04:40:28,169 --> 04:40:30,205
They were coming to get some

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04:40:30,205 --> 04:40:30,905
old air conditioning units to

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04:40:30,905 --> 04:40:33,241
take to people that didn't have

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04:40:33,241 --> 04:40:33,908
air conditioning and then there

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04:40:33,908 --> 04:40:36,444
were children running up to the

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04:40:36,444 --> 04:40:37,780
police car that wanted to talk

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04:40:37,780 --> 04:40:39,130
to them and ask them what it

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04:40:39,130 --> 04:40:39,714
was like.

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04:40:39,714 --> 04:40:43,314
And I just remember the beauty

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04:40:44,318 --> 04:40:44,685
of that the beauty of community

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04:40:44,685 --> 04:40:46,685
police officers.

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That was the summer of 1993 on

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04:40:52,460 --> 04:40:55,596
OCTOBER 5th I was standing and

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04:40:55,596 --> 04:40:57,999
in my yard when police officers

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04:40:57,999 --> 04:41:00,668
came to meet with his mother

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04:41:00,668 --> 04:41:01,269
and we knew something bad had

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04:41:01,269 --> 04:41:04,730
happened and for hours we

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04:41:04,730 --> 04:41:06,441
waited for tricia northcott to

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04:41:06,441 --> 04:41:08,441
show up.

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04:41:09,111 --> 04:41:09,745
I just knew it was bad and I

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04:41:09,745 --> 04:41:11,880
knew that the police officers

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04:41:11,880 --> 04:41:14,249
that were there and maybe some

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04:41:14,249 --> 04:41:15,160
of you here were there in our

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04:41:15,160 --> 04:41:17,686
house trying to comfort you and

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04:41:17,686 --> 04:41:19,954
without knowing what happened

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04:41:19,954 --> 04:41:20,723
we just knew it was bad.

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04:41:20,723 --> 04:41:22,925
And I remember like the grief

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04:41:22,925 --> 04:41:26,295
the grief of the family, the

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04:41:26,295 --> 04:41:26,829
grief that we felt the grief of

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04:41:26,829 --> 04:41:29,229
his baseball coach from

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04:41:29,398 --> 04:41:32,398
geringer high school it was

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04:41:34,736 --> 04:41:36,972
there every day and I would say

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04:41:36,972 --> 04:41:37,672
to tricia like what can I do?

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04:41:37,672 --> 04:41:40,109
You know, what can I do?

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04:41:40,109 --> 04:41:42,912
And she said never to go

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04:41:42,912 --> 04:41:43,278
anywhere without thanking a

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04:41:43,278 --> 04:41:45,278
police officer.

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04:41:45,581 --> 04:41:48,851
And so I have done that.

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04:41:48,851 --> 04:41:51,530
I want to thank you all like I

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04:41:51,530 --> 04:41:51,620
want you to feel it how

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04:41:51,620 --> 04:41:54,423
important your work is, how

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04:41:54,423 --> 04:41:54,956
noble the profession is, how

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04:41:54,956 --> 04:41:56,993
important it is to the

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04:41:56,993 --> 04:41:58,993
community.

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04:42:00,290 --> 04:42:00,696
>> and then the other story is

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04:42:00,696 --> 04:42:03,466
this year probably many of you

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04:42:03,466 --> 04:42:05,968
were there where we had a

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04:42:05,968 --> 04:42:07,968
regional simulated training

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04:42:08,470 --> 04:42:09,238
exercise at carolyn's.

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04:42:09,238 --> 04:42:11,607
I wanted to come to that

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04:42:11,607 --> 04:42:12,308
emergency management is a

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04:42:12,308 --> 04:42:14,944
passion of mine and when I was

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04:42:14,944 --> 04:42:18,544
watching from afar and it was

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04:42:18,781 --> 04:42:20,750
it was simulated so whoever was

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04:42:20,750 --> 04:42:20,883
there didn't have real weapons

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04:42:20,883 --> 04:42:22,883
.

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04:42:24,487 --> 04:42:26,355
But the first responders of all

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04:42:26,355 --> 04:42:29,355
the first responders in a

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04:42:31,528 --> 04:42:32,462
regional exercise was the mpd.

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04:42:32,462 --> 04:42:34,831
It gives me goose bumps now it

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04:42:34,831 --> 04:42:35,298
gave me goosebumps then I

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04:42:35,298 --> 04:42:37,298
needed some tissues.

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04:42:37,534 --> 04:42:39,569
I was standing next to former

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04:42:39,569 --> 04:42:40,270
chief putney.

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04:42:40,270 --> 04:42:42,972
It's breathtaking like to think

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04:42:42,972 --> 04:42:45,641
about what if this was real?

476
04:42:45,641 --> 04:42:48,312
But in these instances where it

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04:42:48,312 --> 04:42:48,979
is real I love you guys like I

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04:42:48,979 --> 04:42:51,979
love that you're running toward

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04:42:53,950 --> 04:42:54,651
protecting us and so I don't I

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04:42:54,651 --> 04:42:57,154
could talk for such a long time

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04:42:57,154 --> 04:42:59,889
but I hope you feel it.

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04:42:59,889 --> 04:43:00,190
It is such an important noble

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04:43:00,190 --> 04:43:02,190
profession.

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04:43:03,920 --> 04:43:03,326
Thank you for what you do.

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04:43:03,326 --> 04:43:05,326
Sorry.

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04:43:05,796 --> 04:43:08,232
I'm kind of sorry but not sorry

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04:43:08,232 --> 04:43:08,933
for going off script because I

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04:43:08,933 --> 04:43:11,902
really want you to know and

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04:43:11,902 --> 04:43:14,902
feel my gratitude to every

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04:43:16,740 --> 04:43:19,242
person that wears the uniform

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04:43:19,242 --> 04:43:19,943
to every nominee and awardee on

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04:43:19,943 --> 04:43:22,612
behalf of mecklenburg county, I

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04:43:22,612 --> 04:43:25,416
want to congratulate you for

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04:43:25,416 --> 04:43:26,830
all your work you all represent

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04:43:26,830 --> 04:43:28,719
the best of our community and I

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04:43:28,719 --> 04:43:30,888
want to encourage you to take

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04:43:30,888 --> 04:43:32,888
care of yourself.

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04:43:33,557 --> 04:43:34,157
You will experience layers of

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04:43:34,157 --> 04:43:34,424
crisis and think that you can

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04:43:34,424 --> 04:43:36,424
handle it.

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04:43:36,994 --> 04:43:37,594
it's a lot.

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04:43:37,594 --> 04:43:39,396
And then there would be one

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04:43:39,396 --> 04:43:42,233
layer where it's too much so

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04:43:42,233 --> 04:43:42,867
however it is that you take

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04:43:42,867 --> 04:43:45,102
care of yourself whether it's

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04:43:45,102 --> 04:43:45,803
walking through nature or

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04:43:45,803 --> 04:43:48,139
talking to a friend please or

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04:43:48,139 --> 04:43:48,806
calling your county

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04:43:48,806 --> 04:43:51,475
commissioner like I will listen

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04:43:51,475 --> 04:43:53,100
I will walk with you whatever

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04:43:53,100 --> 04:43:55,979
it is please take care of

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04:43:55,979 --> 04:43:56,614
yourself.

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04:43:56,614 --> 04:43:58,950
Thank you to the community

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04:43:58,950 --> 04:44:00,950
relations board.

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04:44:02,387 --> 04:44:03,154
Thank you, chief patterson and

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04:44:03,154 --> 04:44:06,124
thank you to all the staff.

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04:44:06,124 --> 04:44:06,424
Thank you to the 911

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04:44:06,424 --> 04:44:06,991
dispatchers.

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04:44:06,991 --> 04:44:08,526
Just thank you to everyone.

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04:44:08,526 --> 04:44:10,926
Thank you for committing

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04:44:10,961 --> 04:44:11,795
yourselves to this noble work.

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04:44:11,795 --> 04:44:11,962
I feel the love of humanity for

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04:44:11,962 --> 04:44:13,962
you.

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04:44:19,571 --> 04:44:19,905
Thank you.

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04:44:19,905 --> 04:44:21,905
>> thank you.

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04:44:22,440 --> 04:44:22,607
Thank you, commissioner powell

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04:44:22,607 --> 04:44:23,408
.

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04:44:23,408 --> 04:44:26,310
>> at this time we want to talk

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04:44:26,310 --> 04:44:28,613
about the history of this award

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04:44:28,613 --> 04:44:29,380
ceremony and its significance.

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04:44:29,380 --> 04:44:29,580
I like to bring up delores reed

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04:44:29,580 --> 04:44:31,580
smith.

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04:44:31,949 --> 04:44:33,785
She is the chair of the police

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04:44:33,785 --> 04:44:35,785
community relations awards

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04:44:40,250 --> 04:44:42,250
planning committee.

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04:44:45,290 --> 04:44:45,596
Thank you all.

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04:44:45,596 --> 04:44:48,660
Good evening again and thank

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04:44:48,660 --> 04:44:50,903
you all for being here to

539
04:44:50,903 --> 04:44:51,570
celebrate the incredible work

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04:44:51,570 --> 04:44:54,239
of our law enforcement officers

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04:44:54,239 --> 04:44:56,639
and the relationship they've

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04:44:57,750 --> 04:44:59,411
built across the community.

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04:44:59,411 --> 04:45:01,411
In 1979 the charlotte

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04:45:02,800 --> 04:45:04,800
mecklenburg community relations

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04:45:04,883 --> 04:45:07,283
committee created this program

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04:45:07,852 --> 04:45:10,656
to spotlight officers who go

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04:45:10,656 --> 04:45:13,459
above and beyond to foster

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04:45:13,459 --> 04:45:15,859
understanding and unity while

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04:45:15,961 --> 04:45:16,762
ensuring our safety.

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04:45:16,762 --> 04:45:19,970
>> the stories that we hear

551
04:45:19,970 --> 04:45:21,497
when we interview these

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04:45:21,833 --> 04:45:25,360
officers is not the things you

553
04:45:25,360 --> 04:45:25,303
see on tv where cpd is

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04:45:25,303 --> 04:45:27,303
concerned.

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04:45:27,807 --> 04:45:30,409
>> the noble things that they

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04:45:30,409 --> 04:45:34,130
do out of their own pockets to

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04:45:34,130 --> 04:45:36,348
benefit residents students and

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04:45:36,348 --> 04:45:38,748
schools is just amazing.

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04:45:39,317 --> 04:45:39,885
Since the awards programs

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04:45:39,885 --> 04:45:42,285
inception members of the

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04:45:42,554 --> 04:45:44,554
charlotte mecklenburg community

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04:45:46,125 --> 04:45:48,327
have nominated thousands of

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04:45:48,327 --> 04:45:48,928
officers and after this

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04:45:48,928 --> 04:45:51,328
evening's program we are

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04:45:52,365 --> 04:45:55,965
excited to add another group to

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04:45:56,902 --> 04:45:57,536
the more than 500 officers who

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04:45:57,536 --> 04:46:00,507
have been recognized with a

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04:46:00,507 --> 04:46:00,707
police community relations

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04:46:00,707 --> 04:46:02,707
award.

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04:46:03,309 --> 04:46:05,709
>> we'll everyone in the

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04:46:05,979 --> 04:46:08,979
building who's ever won this

572
04:46:20,960 --> 04:46:21,828
award please stand now.

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04:46:21,828 --> 04:46:24,397
See I thought I was going to

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04:46:24,397 --> 04:46:25,310
have to call that deputy chief

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04:46:25,310 --> 04:46:27,000
riley for not standing up and

576
04:46:27,000 --> 04:46:29,569
stuff because she know that's

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04:46:29,569 --> 04:46:32,705
one of mine so I can do that.

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04:46:32,705 --> 04:46:35,105
>> the officers nominated for

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04:46:35,342 --> 04:46:37,678
the 46th annual police

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04:46:37,678 --> 04:46:40,780
community relations awards have

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04:46:41,615 --> 04:46:44,150
showcased innovation in solving

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04:46:44,551 --> 04:46:46,551
neighborhood challenges and

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04:46:47,687 --> 04:46:50,870
have exemplified the true

584
04:46:50,590 --> 04:46:51,291
spirit of community building.

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04:46:51,291 --> 04:46:54,291
Let's take a moment to

586
04:46:54,428 --> 04:46:57,364
recognize all of the nominees

587
04:46:57,364 --> 04:47:00,330
for this year's annual police

588
04:47:00,330 --> 04:47:02,330
community relations award.

589
04:47:03,470 --> 04:47:06,470
>> please stand if you were

590
04:47:13,140 --> 04:47:15,140
nominated.

591
04:47:15,649 --> 04:47:17,649
Thank you.

592
04:47:18,318 --> 04:47:20,718
Through a very thorough

593
04:47:21,550 --> 04:47:21,689
process, tonight's award

594
04:47:21,689 --> 04:47:24,890
recipients have been selected

595
04:47:26,293 --> 04:47:26,927
by our esteemed judges from the

596
04:47:26,927 --> 04:47:28,927
charlotte mecklenburg community

597
04:47:28,930 --> 04:47:30,930
relations committee.

598
04:47:31,899 --> 04:47:34,299
Each recipient will be

599
04:47:34,869 --> 04:47:35,503
recognized with a plaque and

600
04:47:35,503 --> 04:47:37,903
receive a monetary award.

601
04:47:39,390 --> 04:47:41,208
now y'all know every year I

602
04:47:41,208 --> 04:47:41,842
tell you all about the little

603
04:47:41,842 --> 04:47:44,345
part that you are supposed to

604
04:47:44,345 --> 04:47:44,545
give to me out of that monetary

605
04:47:44,545 --> 04:47:46,545
thing.

606
04:47:46,748 --> 04:47:47,810
And so far I have not received

607
04:47:47,810 --> 04:47:49,810
my portions.

608
04:47:50,752 --> 04:47:53,555
As we get ready to announce the

609
04:47:53,555 --> 04:47:56,555
award recipients, let's give a

610
04:47:57,758 --> 04:48:00,895
round of applause to the family

611
04:48:00,895 --> 04:48:03,295
,friends and community members

612
04:48:03,465 --> 04:48:06,301
who took the time to support,

613
04:48:06,301 --> 04:48:08,701
acknowledge and nominate these

614
04:48:13,941 --> 04:48:15,941
exceptional officers.

615
04:48:17,211 --> 04:48:19,580
>> your nominations feel this

616
04:48:19,580 --> 04:48:19,847
celebration of service and

617
04:48:19,847 --> 04:48:21,847
sacrifice.

618
04:48:22,818 --> 04:48:26,288
I encourage you to keep shining

619
04:48:26,288 --> 04:48:28,557
a light on the extraordinary

620
04:48:28,557 --> 04:48:30,957
work happening in our

621
04:48:31,590 --> 04:48:31,693
neighborhoods together.

622
04:48:31,693 --> 04:48:34,693
We are stronger and safer.

623
04:48:39,501 --> 04:48:41,501
Thank you.

624
04:48:42,710 --> 04:48:42,838
>> thank you, delores.

625
04:48:42,838 --> 04:48:44,573
>> at this time we want to hand

626
04:48:44,573 --> 04:48:46,573
out our awards.

627
04:48:47,609 --> 04:48:49,411
>> are y'all ready?

628
04:48:49,411 --> 04:48:49,811
As delores mentioned, we only

629
04:48:49,811 --> 04:48:51,811
have ten winners.

630
04:48:52,147 --> 04:48:52,714
All of you should be proud and

631
04:48:52,714 --> 04:48:53,315
we're all thankful for the

632
04:48:53,315 --> 04:48:55,500
service you provide to this

633
04:48:55,500 --> 04:48:55,785
community.

634
04:48:55,785 --> 04:48:55,951
We have ten officers who have

635
04:48:55,951 --> 04:48:57,951
won.

636
04:48:58,454 --> 04:49:00,422
We have one youth award we're

637
04:49:00,422 --> 04:49:02,822
also giving out tonight.

638
04:49:03,625 --> 04:49:04,259
This time I believe delores and

639
04:49:04,259 --> 04:49:04,860
sam are going to join us up

640
04:49:04,860 --> 04:49:06,395
here to pass out the awards.

641
04:49:06,395 --> 04:49:07,620
Here's how it's going to work.

642
04:49:07,620 --> 04:49:10,499
I'm going to read through the

643
04:49:10,499 --> 04:49:13,200
names for each officer who is

644
04:49:13,200 --> 04:49:13,636
one going to read part of your

645
04:49:13,636 --> 04:49:15,738
nomination what somebody from

646
04:49:15,738 --> 04:49:16,505
the community wrote about you

647
04:49:16,505 --> 04:49:19,675
and then I'm going to read what

648
04:49:19,675 --> 04:49:20,242
you wrote about the profession

649
04:49:20,242 --> 04:49:22,745
and why you think community

650
04:49:22,745 --> 04:49:24,279
policing is important.

651
04:49:24,279 --> 04:49:24,913
we're going to go through each

652
04:49:24,913 --> 04:49:27,249
one by one when I call your

653
04:49:27,249 --> 04:49:30,119
name and come up, get your

654
04:49:30,119 --> 04:49:30,687
plaque, take a photo and please

655
04:49:30,687 --> 04:49:32,622
stand here while I'm saying

656
04:49:32,622 --> 04:49:35,240
nice things about you and smile

657
04:49:35,240 --> 04:49:35,224
for our lovely photographer

658
04:49:35,224 --> 04:49:37,224
here.

659
04:49:39,962 --> 04:49:40,630
>> without further ado, our

660
04:49:40,630 --> 04:49:43,630
first winner is officer anthony

661
04:49:47,303 --> 04:49:47,469
mcgill from community services

662
04:49:47,469 --> 04:49:49,469
.

663
04:49:50,807 --> 04:49:51,474
This officer was nominated in

664
04:49:51,474 --> 04:49:53,877
connection with their work with

665
04:49:53,877 --> 04:49:54,544
the police activities league

666
04:49:54,544 --> 04:49:56,846
and the work they do to build

667
04:49:56,846 --> 04:49:59,246
trust and relationships with

668
04:49:59,349 --> 04:50:02,349
the youth in fun encouraging

669
04:50:02,451 --> 04:50:04,451
environments.

670
04:50:05,422 --> 04:50:06,560
>> officer mcgill wrote police

671
04:50:06,560 --> 04:50:09,250
community relations to me is

672
04:50:09,250 --> 04:50:09,626
about intentionally building

673
04:50:09,626 --> 04:50:12,295
and maintaining a bridge of

674
04:50:12,295 --> 04:50:12,929
trust respect and understanding

675
04:50:12,929 --> 04:50:15,231
between law enforcement and the

676
04:50:15,231 --> 04:50:15,899
people we serve.

677
04:50:15,899 --> 04:50:17,934
It goes beyond responding to

678
04:50:17,934 --> 04:50:18,534
calls.

679
04:50:18,534 --> 04:50:20,934
It's about being present,

680
04:50:21,437 --> 04:50:22,305
consistent and genuine.

681
04:50:22,305 --> 04:50:24,174
>> lee invested in the lives of

682
04:50:24,174 --> 04:50:24,575
community members through my

683
04:50:24,575 --> 04:50:26,276
work with powell.

684
04:50:26,276 --> 04:50:26,877
>> I focus on creating

685
04:50:26,877 --> 04:50:28,877
meaningful relationships with

686
04:50:29,880 --> 04:50:30,480
young people and their families

687
04:50:30,480 --> 04:50:32,716
following up showing up and

688
04:50:32,716 --> 04:50:33,383
staying engaged so they know

689
04:50:33,383 --> 04:50:35,585
they have someone they can rely

690
04:50:35,585 --> 04:50:36,152
on by being approachable,

691
04:50:36,152 --> 04:50:36,419
listening and leading with

692
04:50:36,419 --> 04:50:38,419
integrity.

693
04:50:39,550 --> 04:50:39,656
I strive to break down barriers

694
04:50:39,656 --> 04:50:41,458
and replace uncertainty with

695
04:50:41,458 --> 04:50:42,920
trust.

696
04:50:42,920 --> 04:50:44,492
Strong community relations are

697
04:50:44,495 --> 04:50:45,620
built over time through

698
04:50:45,620 --> 04:50:47,462
authentic connections and I

699
04:50:47,764 --> 04:50:49,900
take pride in being a positive,

700
04:50:49,900 --> 04:50:50,367
dependable presence that helps

701
04:50:50,367 --> 04:50:52,367
strengthen that bond.

702
04:50:52,936 --> 04:50:53,537
Every day we have a round of

703
04:50:53,537 --> 04:50:55,937
applause for officer anthony

704
04:51:06,216 --> 04:51:06,951
mcgill.

705
04:51:06,951 --> 04:51:08,952
>> I stay off to the side here.

706
04:51:08,952 --> 04:51:09,386
See that's the bad thing about

707
04:51:09,386 --> 04:51:09,953
being number one.

708
04:51:09,953 --> 04:51:12,953
>> you got to wait for

709
04:51:14,224 --> 04:51:17,224
everybody now and they stuck

710
04:51:19,563 --> 04:51:20,197
you down there by yourself.

711
04:51:20,197 --> 04:51:22,633
Our second winner tonight is

712
04:51:22,633 --> 04:51:25,330
lieutenant reggie jenkins of

713
04:51:32,610 --> 04:51:35,100
the east way division.

714
04:51:35,814 --> 04:51:36,281
>> this officer consistently

715
04:51:36,281 --> 04:51:38,281
demonstrates a strong

716
04:51:39,170 --> 04:51:39,650
commitment to engaging with the

717
04:51:39,650 --> 04:51:41,586
east way division community and

718
04:51:41,586 --> 04:51:42,253
addressing resident concerns in

719
04:51:42,253 --> 04:51:44,653
a proactive solutions oriented

720
04:51:45,122 --> 04:51:45,556
way.

721
04:51:45,556 --> 04:51:47,391
They regularly seek

722
04:51:47,391 --> 04:51:48,250
opportunities to communicate

723
04:51:48,250 --> 04:51:50,425
with residents and neighborhood

724
04:51:50,962 --> 04:51:51,463
leadership, provide updates and

725
04:51:51,463 --> 04:51:51,763
collaborate on safety

726
04:51:51,763 --> 04:51:53,763
initiatives.

727
04:51:54,320 --> 04:51:54,565
This officer demonstrates

728
04:51:54,565 --> 04:51:56,565
consistent accessibility,

729
04:51:57,368 --> 04:51:57,969
responsive ness and a genuine

730
04:51:57,969 --> 04:52:00,104
commitment to building trust

731
04:52:00,104 --> 04:52:02,104
and problem solving

732
04:52:02,307 --> 04:52:02,473
partnerships with the community

733
04:52:02,473 --> 04:52:03,274
.

734
04:52:03,274 --> 04:52:05,576
This is what lieutenant jenkins

735
04:52:05,576 --> 04:52:06,277
wrote.

736
04:52:06,277 --> 04:52:07,779
He said to me community police

737
04:52:07,779 --> 04:52:08,246
relations is about building

738
04:52:08,246 --> 04:52:10,246
genuine trust through

739
04:52:11,490 --> 04:52:11,416
consistent presence,

740
04:52:11,416 --> 04:52:11,783
transparency and

741
04:52:11,783 --> 04:52:13,783
accountability.

742
04:52:14,453 --> 04:52:15,200
I currently serve as a

743
04:52:15,200 --> 04:52:15,287
lieutenant in the east way

744
04:52:15,287 --> 04:52:17,222
division.

745
04:52:17,222 --> 04:52:17,622
I'm responsible for community

746
04:52:17,622 --> 04:52:19,622
policing efforts.

747
04:52:20,292 --> 04:52:20,892
My expectations are for the

748
04:52:20,892 --> 04:52:23,294
officers under my command to

749
04:52:23,294 --> 04:52:23,928
help bridge the gap between law

750
04:52:23,928 --> 04:52:26,131
enforcement and the people we

751
04:52:26,131 --> 04:52:28,467
serve by having an open line of

752
04:52:28,467 --> 04:52:29,340
communication mutual respect

753
04:52:29,340 --> 04:52:31,340
and consistent engagement.

754
04:52:31,937 --> 04:52:32,504
I see it as creating

755
04:52:32,504 --> 04:52:34,273
partnerships where community

756
04:52:34,273 --> 04:52:34,539
members feel heard, respected

757
04:52:34,539 --> 04:52:36,539
and safe.

758
04:52:37,750 --> 04:52:37,676
>> engaging with officers.

759
04:52:37,676 --> 04:52:39,411
Community policing is about

760
04:52:39,411 --> 04:52:40,440
connecting with people and

761
04:52:40,440 --> 04:52:42,444
working to solve problems

762
04:52:42,548 --> 04:52:43,248
together.

763
04:52:43,248 --> 04:52:45,248
>> congratulations lieutenant

764
04:52:47,453 --> 04:52:48,387
jenkins.

765
04:52:48,387 --> 04:52:51,230
>> I've seen him before in the

766
04:52:51,230 --> 04:52:53,158
headquarters and I think he's

767
04:52:53,158 --> 04:52:56,428
taller than me and it doesn't

768
04:52:56,428 --> 04:52:57,128
happen often.

769
04:52:57,128 --> 04:52:59,731
Our third winner tonight is

770
04:52:59,731 --> 04:53:02,731
officer keyon harris, a school

771
04:53:04,103 --> 04:53:06,103
resource officer.

772
04:53:07,473 --> 04:53:09,508
You tell the kids you got

773
04:53:09,508 --> 04:53:11,908
nominated for an award.

774
04:53:12,545 --> 04:53:13,145
This officer has consistently

775
04:53:13,145 --> 04:53:15,145
demonstrated professionalism.

776
04:53:15,881 --> 04:53:18,318
Sound judgment and a strong

777
04:53:18,318 --> 04:53:18,484
commitment to community safety

778
04:53:18,484 --> 04:53:19,520
.

779
04:53:19,520 --> 04:53:21,452
His presence has been

780
04:53:21,587 --> 04:53:22,155
invaluable in situations that

781
04:53:22,155 --> 04:53:22,455
require both firmness and

782
04:53:22,455 --> 04:53:24,455
compassion.

783
04:53:25,240 --> 04:53:25,524
He has shown the ability to

784
04:53:25,524 --> 04:53:27,524
tactfully and prudently

785
04:53:27,693 --> 04:53:29,693
de-escalate tense circumstances

786
04:53:30,596 --> 04:53:31,130
ensuring that interactions are

787
04:53:31,130 --> 04:53:33,465
handled with care while

788
04:53:33,465 --> 04:53:33,966
maintaining the safety and

789
04:53:33,966 --> 04:53:34,233
protection of everyone

790
04:53:34,233 --> 04:53:36,233
involved.

791
04:53:36,803 --> 04:53:37,437
This officer is respectful and

792
04:53:37,437 --> 04:53:39,572
attentive in his approach and

793
04:53:39,572 --> 04:53:40,140
those he serves.

794
04:53:40,140 --> 04:53:42,140
He listens, communicates

795
04:53:42,142 --> 04:53:42,608
clearly and treats community

796
04:53:42,608 --> 04:53:44,608
members with dignity.

797
04:53:45,578 --> 04:53:48,800
This is what he wrote for me

798
04:53:48,800 --> 04:53:48,647
police community relations play

799
04:53:48,647 --> 04:53:49,150
a very important role in

800
04:53:49,150 --> 04:53:51,150
today's society.

801
04:53:51,617 --> 04:53:52,184
i strongly believe that

802
04:53:52,184 --> 04:53:54,487
officers should be in the

803
04:53:54,487 --> 04:53:54,988
community developing positive

804
04:53:54,988 --> 04:53:56,988
relationships by having

805
04:53:57,570 --> 04:53:57,624
conversations with people,

806
04:53:57,624 --> 04:53:58,191
going to community events,

807
04:53:58,191 --> 04:54:00,427
getting out of the car and

808
04:54:00,427 --> 04:54:00,927
walking the neighborhood,

809
04:54:00,927 --> 04:54:02,695
speaking to the youth,

810
04:54:02,695 --> 04:54:05,310
volunteering to coach etc..

811
04:54:05,310 --> 04:54:05,899
>> you do a lot.

812
04:54:05,899 --> 04:54:08,301
He said I do these things and

813
04:54:08,301 --> 04:54:08,968
it builds trust within the

814
04:54:08,968 --> 04:54:10,971
community and we all need that.

815
04:54:10,971 --> 04:54:13,140
Police community relations also

816
04:54:13,140 --> 04:54:13,807
deters crime while being

817
04:54:13,807 --> 04:54:16,443
visible in the community police

818
04:54:16,443 --> 04:54:19,120
community relations is why I

819
04:54:19,120 --> 04:54:19,245
became a school resource

820
04:54:19,245 --> 04:54:19,980
officer.

821
04:54:19,980 --> 04:54:22,916
I wanted to help bridge the gap

822
04:54:22,916 --> 04:54:23,183
between law enforcement and the

823
04:54:23,183 --> 04:54:25,183
community.

824
04:54:30,490 --> 04:54:32,490
Congratulations officer.

825
04:54:33,827 --> 04:54:34,461
Our next winner tonight is

826
04:54:34,461 --> 04:54:37,461
officer jasmine nevins of the

827
04:54:39,990 --> 04:54:41,990
central division.

828
04:54:41,968 --> 04:54:42,569
Unfortunately, she could not be

829
04:54:42,569 --> 04:54:43,700
here tonight but we still

830
04:54:43,700 --> 04:54:44,704
wanted to honor her and

831
04:54:44,704 --> 04:54:45,373
acknowledge her.

832
04:54:45,373 --> 04:54:45,606
We've got her picture up on the

833
04:54:45,606 --> 04:54:47,606
screen.

834
04:54:48,750 --> 04:54:48,709
She has helped strengthen trust

835
04:54:48,709 --> 04:54:50,744
between the cpd and the

836
04:54:50,744 --> 04:54:51,212
communities they serve through

837
04:54:51,212 --> 04:54:53,212
sustained engagement,

838
04:54:53,814 --> 04:54:55,814
transparency and responsiveness

839
04:54:56,350 --> 04:54:56,950
through consistent presence at

840
04:54:56,950 --> 04:54:58,950
community meetings, proactive

841
04:54:59,319 --> 04:54:59,953
engagement with stakeholders

842
04:54:59,953 --> 04:55:00,187
and a solutions oriented

843
04:55:00,187 --> 04:55:02,187
mindset.

844
04:55:03,157 --> 04:55:03,791
She has helped foster an

845
04:55:03,791 --> 04:55:05,326
environment where residents and

846
04:55:05,326 --> 04:55:05,993
neighborhood leaders feel heard

847
04:55:05,993 --> 04:55:07,993
,respected and supported.

848
04:55:08,529 --> 04:55:09,630
She wrote that police community

849
04:55:09,630 --> 04:55:11,432
can be police community

850
04:55:11,432 --> 04:55:11,966
relations to me means the

851
04:55:11,966 --> 04:55:14,366
relationships I build and

852
04:55:14,835 --> 04:55:15,436
foster between the police

853
04:55:15,436 --> 04:55:17,771
department and the community.

854
04:55:17,771 --> 04:55:18,272
These connections are essential

855
04:55:18,272 --> 04:55:20,275
as they create trust,

856
04:55:20,275 --> 04:55:22,275
understanding and collaboration

857
04:55:22,677 --> 04:55:23,311
between both.

858
04:55:23,311 --> 04:55:26,311
>> how about another round of

859
04:55:29,884 --> 04:55:30,518
applause for officer nevins,

860
04:55:30,518 --> 04:55:33,518
our fifth winner tonight is

861
04:55:33,788 --> 04:55:36,788
officer samuel rouse of the

862
04:55:38,460 --> 04:55:40,460
hickory grove division.

863
04:55:41,363 --> 04:55:43,698
He's also getting an award for

864
04:55:43,698 --> 04:55:45,698
best mustache tonight.

865
04:55:46,668 --> 04:55:49,680
It's a good mustache.

866
04:55:49,470 --> 04:55:49,938
>> this officer has

867
04:55:49,938 --> 04:55:51,839
demonstrated a strong

868
04:55:51,839 --> 04:55:52,406
commitment to building trust

869
04:55:52,406 --> 04:55:54,406
and positive relationships

870
04:55:54,810 --> 04:55:55,244
between law enforcement and the

871
04:55:55,244 --> 04:55:57,244
residents he serves.

872
04:55:57,846 --> 04:55:58,446
Through his approachable

873
04:55:58,446 --> 04:56:00,846
demeanor and steady presence,

874
04:56:00,882 --> 04:56:01,550
he has become a trusted

875
04:56:01,550 --> 04:56:03,950
resource for both individual

876
04:56:03,952 --> 04:56:04,586
residents and neighborhood

877
04:56:04,586 --> 04:56:07,522
groups as he transition into

878
04:56:07,522 --> 04:56:07,756
the role of community liaison

879
04:56:07,756 --> 04:56:09,756
officer.

880
04:56:10,910 --> 04:56:10,725
He quickly connected with our

881
04:56:10,725 --> 04:56:12,861
neighborhood board meeting with

882
04:56:12,861 --> 04:56:13,562
us to talk about meaningful

883
04:56:13,562 --> 04:56:15,962
ways to improve communication,

884
04:56:16,198 --> 04:56:16,665
connection, safety and security

885
04:56:16,665 --> 04:56:18,665
within the community.

886
04:56:18,867 --> 04:56:19,368
He wrote strong police

887
04:56:19,368 --> 04:56:21,368
community relations are

888
04:56:21,870 --> 04:56:22,471
essential to maintaining an

889
04:56:22,471 --> 04:56:24,871
effective and trusted police

890
04:56:24,940 --> 04:56:27,340
force, especially in today's

891
04:56:27,509 --> 04:56:28,243
climate without strong police

892
04:56:28,243 --> 04:56:30,279
community relations it is the

893
04:56:30,279 --> 04:56:32,279
community that suffers.

894
04:56:33,248 --> 04:56:33,816
Officers routinely rely on

895
04:56:33,816 --> 04:56:35,816
information and cooperation

896
04:56:36,118 --> 04:56:36,552
from the public to solve cases

897
04:56:36,552 --> 04:56:38,552
and prevent crime.

898
04:56:38,620 --> 04:56:39,154
Police work can sometimes be

899
04:56:39,154 --> 04:56:41,356
difficult to watch and too

900
04:56:41,356 --> 04:56:42,240
often the court of public

901
04:56:42,240 --> 04:56:44,424
opinion is quickly influenced

902
04:56:44,726 --> 04:56:45,294
by clickbait headlines or short

903
04:56:45,294 --> 04:56:47,694
context free video clips.

904
04:56:47,864 --> 04:56:48,464
A consistent and positive

905
04:56:48,464 --> 04:56:50,864
presence within the community

906
04:56:50,900 --> 04:56:53,200
can help counter the constant

907
04:56:53,200 --> 04:56:53,669
flow of negative news and

908
04:56:53,669 --> 04:56:56,669
highlight the many good things

909
04:56:56,739 --> 04:56:57,373
officers do every day.

910
04:56:57,373 --> 04:56:59,575
>> even the small acts that

911
04:56:59,575 --> 04:57:01,975
often go on noticed.

912
04:57:05,181 --> 04:57:05,982
>> congratulations officer.

913
04:57:05,982 --> 04:57:07,850
And I do want to let you know

914
04:57:07,850 --> 04:57:10,420
we're going to have this on the

915
04:57:10,420 --> 04:57:11,200
news tonight and on the

916
04:57:11,200 --> 04:57:13,420
news tomorrow morning because

917
04:57:13,556 --> 04:57:13,789
the positive stuff does matter

918
04:57:13,789 --> 04:57:15,789
as well.

919
04:57:15,958 --> 04:57:16,659
And I know you all probably see

920
04:57:16,659 --> 04:57:19,295
yourself in clips on the

921
04:57:19,295 --> 04:57:19,628
news for the negative stuff

922
04:57:19,628 --> 04:57:20,262
that happens.

923
04:57:20,262 --> 04:57:22,766
>> but we want to acknowledge

924
04:57:22,766 --> 04:57:23,200
the positive too.

925
04:57:23,200 --> 04:57:23,533
>> congrats, man.

926
04:57:23,533 --> 04:57:25,533
Mm hmm.

927
04:57:28,171 --> 04:57:31,171
Our next winner is detective

928
04:57:31,607 --> 04:57:34,607
joy emanuel of the metro

929
04:57:36,112 --> 04:57:38,112
division.

930
04:57:39,248 --> 04:57:43,448
Now when they gave this to me,

931
04:57:43,920 --> 04:57:46,320
they put six nominations

932
04:57:48,625 --> 04:57:49,259
specifically six nominations.

933
04:57:49,259 --> 04:57:51,361
>> this officer embodies the

934
04:57:51,361 --> 04:57:51,995
very essence of community

935
04:57:51,995 --> 04:57:52,295
service that this recognition

936
04:57:52,295 --> 04:57:54,295
celebrates.

937
04:57:54,998 --> 04:57:55,598
For over a decade she has been

938
04:57:55,598 --> 04:57:57,935
a beacon of compassion and

939
04:57:57,935 --> 04:58:00,337
dedication and in our community

940
04:58:00,337 --> 04:58:00,838
relentlessly working to forge

941
04:58:00,838 --> 04:58:02,838
positive problem solving

942
04:58:03,674 --> 04:58:04,107
relationships with residents.

943
04:58:04,107 --> 04:58:06,507
Just name a few.

944
04:58:06,510 --> 04:58:07,144
I've seen her quietly purchase

945
04:58:07,144 --> 04:58:09,346
car seats and essential

946
04:58:09,346 --> 04:58:09,612
supplies for pregnant

947
04:58:09,612 --> 04:58:11,612
teenagers.

948
04:58:12,480 --> 04:58:13,950
>> provide warm coffee for the

949
04:58:13,950 --> 04:58:14,450
unhoused.

950
04:58:14,450 --> 04:58:16,450
Buy groceries.

951
04:58:18,188 --> 04:58:20,490
mentor to tutor and coach at

952
04:58:20,490 --> 04:58:21,158
both phillip o'brien academy

953
04:58:21,158 --> 04:58:24,158
and west charlotte high school.

954
04:58:26,663 --> 04:58:27,300
>> and that is that's just a

955
04:58:27,300 --> 04:58:29,300
snippet of it.

956
04:58:29,733 --> 04:58:32,537
It was the longest one she

957
04:58:32,537 --> 04:58:33,370
wrote the relationship between

958
04:58:33,370 --> 04:58:33,571
law enforcement and the

959
04:58:33,571 --> 04:58:35,571
community is incredibly

960
04:58:36,207 --> 04:58:36,907
significant to me.

961
04:58:36,907 --> 04:58:39,176
As a lifelong resident of

962
04:58:39,176 --> 04:58:39,944
charlotte and a police officer

963
04:58:39,944 --> 04:58:42,460
the past ten years, I view law

964
04:58:42,460 --> 04:58:42,613
enforcement as a vital partner

965
04:58:42,613 --> 04:58:45,130
and collaborator within our

966
04:58:45,115 --> 04:58:45,783
neighborhoods.

967
04:58:45,783 --> 04:58:46,150
The role extends far beyond

968
04:58:46,150 --> 04:58:48,150
enforcing laws.

969
04:58:48,552 --> 04:58:50,552
It requires professionalism,

970
04:58:50,722 --> 04:58:51,289
building trust and working

971
04:58:51,289 --> 04:58:53,689
alongside the community to

972
04:58:53,725 --> 04:58:54,258
de-escalate situations and

973
04:58:54,258 --> 04:58:56,658
solve problems all while

974
04:58:56,861 --> 04:58:57,361
ensuring fairness and equitable

975
04:58:57,361 --> 04:58:59,361
treatment for everyone.

976
04:58:59,630 --> 04:59:02,433
My passion for service began as

977
04:59:02,433 --> 04:59:04,968
a teenager when I volunteered

978
04:59:04,968 --> 04:59:05,536
with the cbd community

979
04:59:05,536 --> 04:59:06,700
engagement division and was

980
04:59:06,700 --> 04:59:08,700
specifically inspired by

981
04:59:08,173 --> 04:59:10,173
officers in ratliff.

982
04:59:10,975 --> 04:59:11,643
Since then I have carried that

983
04:59:11,643 --> 04:59:11,910
inspiration with me throughout

984
04:59:11,910 --> 04:59:13,910
my career.

985
04:59:14,178 --> 04:59:14,746
Every day presents an

986
04:59:14,746 --> 04:59:16,581
opportunity to uplift the

987
04:59:16,581 --> 04:59:17,248
community and even in

988
04:59:17,248 --> 04:59:20,184
challenging moments I strive to

989
04:59:20,184 --> 04:59:20,551
exemplify respect, integrity

990
04:59:20,551 --> 04:59:22,551
and compassion.

991
04:59:26,124 --> 04:59:28,124
Congratulations, detective.

992
04:59:29,160 --> 04:59:31,896
And I like that you shout it

993
04:59:31,896 --> 04:59:34,650
out the person who inspired you

994
04:59:34,650 --> 04:59:34,632
because I bet in 1015 years I'm

995
04:59:34,632 --> 04:59:36,367
going to be up here and

996
04:59:36,367 --> 04:59:36,768
somebody might say the same

997
04:59:36,768 --> 04:59:38,768
thing about you.

998
04:59:39,270 --> 04:59:41,270
>> you're welcome.

999
04:59:41,873 --> 04:59:44,273
>> our seventh winner tonight

1000
04:59:44,343 --> 04:59:47,943
is officer peterson jean of the

1001
04:59:49,181 --> 04:59:51,181
north division.

1002
04:59:51,517 --> 04:59:54,190
This officer has served our

1003
04:59:54,190 --> 04:59:54,786
school resource officer ranson

1004
04:59:54,786 --> 04:59:56,688
for two years and his impact on

1005
04:59:56,688 --> 04:59:57,880
our students has been

1006
04:59:57,880 --> 04:59:59,880
transformational.

1007
04:59:59,391 --> 05:00:00,590
He has built positive

1008
05:00:00,590 --> 05:00:02,459
relationships with our students

1009
05:00:02,628 --> 05:00:03,162
and staff resulting in

1010
05:00:03,162 --> 05:00:05,497
improvement in our school

1011
05:00:05,497 --> 05:00:06,231
culture and reputation.

1012
05:00:06,231 --> 05:00:08,233
Moreover, he has been an agent

1013
05:00:08,233 --> 05:00:08,834
of change by creating the

1014
05:00:08,834 --> 05:00:09,670
future young leaders club at

1015
05:00:09,670 --> 05:00:11,670
ranson.

1016
05:00:11,436 --> 05:00:11,903
A leadership and fitness

1017
05:00:11,903 --> 05:00:14,303
program for the kids.

1018
05:00:14,639 --> 05:00:16,675
Officer gene works with our f y

1019
05:00:16,675 --> 05:00:17,243
l students weekly helping them

1020
05:00:17,243 --> 05:00:19,643
improve their grades, their

1021
05:00:20,460 --> 05:00:20,346
self-esteem, fitness and

1022
05:00:20,346 --> 05:00:22,346
confidence.

1023
05:00:28,620 --> 05:00:29,254
Officer officer jean wrote I

1024
05:00:29,254 --> 05:00:29,755
come from a diverse background

1025
05:00:29,755 --> 05:00:31,323
that has allowed me to

1026
05:00:31,323 --> 05:00:31,523
experience many aspects of

1027
05:00:31,523 --> 05:00:33,523
life.

1028
05:00:34,192 --> 05:00:34,727
These experiences have given me

1029
05:00:34,727 --> 05:00:37,630
a unique perspective and

1030
05:00:37,630 --> 05:00:37,563
strengthened my passion for

1031
05:00:37,563 --> 05:00:37,830
supporting those in my

1032
05:00:37,830 --> 05:00:39,830
community.

1033
05:00:39,866 --> 05:00:40,366
Strong communities are built by

1034
05:00:40,366 --> 05:00:42,366
individuals who create

1035
05:00:42,802 --> 05:00:43,350
opportunities and support one

1036
05:00:43,350 --> 05:00:45,350
another.

1037
05:00:45,671 --> 05:00:46,272
This brings to mind the saying

1038
05:00:46,272 --> 05:00:48,641
quote it takes a village to

1039
05:00:48,641 --> 05:00:48,941
raise a child.

1040
05:00:48,941 --> 05:00:50,941
End quote.

1041
05:00:51,443 --> 05:00:51,744
That sentiment extends beyond

1042
05:00:51,744 --> 05:00:52,379
children.

1043
05:00:52,379 --> 05:00:54,747
It applies to all members who

1044
05:00:54,747 --> 05:00:55,810
are willing to contribute to

1045
05:00:55,810 --> 05:00:55,648
the village.

1046
05:00:55,648 --> 05:00:57,416
>> through these connections

1047
05:00:57,416 --> 05:00:59,816
I've gained valuable experience

1048
05:01:00,186 --> 05:01:00,820
forming partnerships and have

1049
05:01:00,820 --> 05:01:03,220
witnessed the positive impact

1050
05:01:03,222 --> 05:01:05,622
we can achieve together.

1051
05:01:07,994 --> 05:01:08,160
>> congratulations officer jane

1052
05:01:08,160 --> 05:01:10,160
.

1053
05:01:10,997 --> 05:01:13,997
Our eighth winner tonight is

1054
05:01:16,350 --> 05:01:18,350
officer antoine patterson.

1055
05:01:18,538 --> 05:01:21,538
We have officer patterson in

1056
05:01:21,674 --> 05:01:22,342
the house.

1057
05:01:22,342 --> 05:01:24,877
We're going to acknowledge him.

1058
05:01:24,877 --> 05:01:25,545
This officer was nominated in

1059
05:01:25,545 --> 05:01:27,314
connection with their work with

1060
05:01:27,314 --> 05:01:28,140
the citizens on patrol program.

1061
05:01:28,140 --> 05:01:30,350
It is a cool program or

1062
05:01:30,350 --> 05:01:32,750
community members help officers

1063
05:01:32,919 --> 05:01:33,420
with crime reduction and

1064
05:01:33,420 --> 05:01:35,420
community improvement.

1065
05:01:35,989 --> 05:01:36,589
He wrote to me community

1066
05:01:36,589 --> 05:01:38,989
policing means being present

1067
05:01:39,426 --> 05:01:39,892
involve and committed to

1068
05:01:39,892 --> 05:01:41,892
building those genuine

1069
05:01:42,262 --> 05:01:42,996
relationships with the people

1070
05:01:42,996 --> 05:01:44,832
we are sworn to serve as the

1071
05:01:44,832 --> 05:01:47,232
volunteer liaison for cpd.

1072
05:01:48,168 --> 05:01:48,735
I help on board individual who

1073
05:01:48,735 --> 05:01:50,437
want to contribute to our

1074
05:01:50,437 --> 05:01:50,971
community and support programs

1075
05:01:50,971 --> 05:01:53,371
like the mayor's youth

1076
05:01:53,473 --> 05:01:54,274
employment program where I work

1077
05:01:54,274 --> 05:01:56,676
with 16 to 18 year olds through

1078
05:01:56,676 --> 05:01:57,377
mentorship and internships.

1079
05:01:57,377 --> 05:02:00,977
One more round of applause for

1080
05:02:03,150 --> 05:02:05,150
officer antoine patterson.

1081
05:02:06,530 --> 05:02:08,550
>> we have two more left.

1082
05:02:08,550 --> 05:02:10,357
>> our ninth winner tonight is

1083
05:02:10,357 --> 05:02:13,357
k9 detective jonathan zadan of

1084
05:02:17,697 --> 05:02:19,697
the airport division.

1085
05:02:20,668 --> 05:02:22,668
Where's the dog?

1086
05:02:25,673 --> 05:02:27,673
>> not tonight.

1087
05:02:30,511 --> 05:02:31,212
>> I'm sure all that chicken.

1088
05:02:31,212 --> 05:02:33,612
>> this officer delivered an

1089
05:02:33,613 --> 05:02:34,248
engaging and informative canine

1090
05:02:34,248 --> 05:02:36,648
demonstration for a community

1091
05:02:36,884 --> 05:02:39,284
aviation program showing strong

1092
05:02:39,487 --> 05:02:39,787
commitment and professionalism

1093
05:02:39,787 --> 05:02:40,321
throughout.

1094
05:02:40,321 --> 05:02:42,624
He volunteered to present

1095
05:02:42,624 --> 05:02:43,191
during a weekday evening.

1096
05:02:43,191 --> 05:02:45,191
Communicated consistently

1097
05:02:45,259 --> 05:02:45,960
during the planning process and

1098
05:02:45,960 --> 05:02:48,396
even conducted a site visit in

1099
05:02:48,396 --> 05:02:48,796
advance to ensure a safe and

1100
05:02:48,796 --> 05:02:50,796
effective setup.

1101
05:02:51,298 --> 05:02:51,899
>> he repeated the presentation

1102
05:02:51,899 --> 05:02:54,299
for smaller groups tailoring

1103
05:02:54,603 --> 05:02:57,603
each session to the audience's

1104
05:02:57,706 --> 05:02:59,874
questions and engagement level.

1105
05:02:59,874 --> 05:03:00,410
>> you're all about the details

1106
05:03:00,410 --> 05:03:00,975
.

1107
05:03:00,975 --> 05:03:02,677
>> the first word that comes to

1108
05:03:02,677 --> 05:03:03,311
mind is impact.

1109
05:03:03,311 --> 05:03:05,747
This is what he wrote.

1110
05:03:05,747 --> 05:03:06,247
I believe you only get one shot

1111
05:03:06,247 --> 05:03:08,647
at a first meaningful

1112
05:03:08,716 --> 05:03:09,316
impression which will impact

1113
05:03:09,316 --> 05:03:11,920
that person's outlook on you

1114
05:03:11,920 --> 05:03:14,220
for the rest of their lives and

1115
05:03:14,220 --> 05:03:14,289
the lives of the other persons

1116
05:03:14,289 --> 05:03:14,856
involved.

1117
05:03:14,856 --> 05:03:15,900
The other part is follow

1118
05:03:15,900 --> 05:03:17,900
through.

1119
05:03:17,325 --> 05:03:17,692
Get the job done.

1120
05:03:17,692 --> 05:03:19,692
Do it right.

1121
05:03:20,328 --> 05:03:20,895
I am going into the job making

1122
05:03:20,895 --> 05:03:21,162
a conscious effort to be

1123
05:03:21,162 --> 05:03:23,640
positive.

1124
05:03:23,640 --> 05:03:25,464
Regardless of the outside

1125
05:03:25,500 --> 05:03:26,301
negative influences affecting

1126
05:03:26,301 --> 05:03:28,636
our society, I make sure I

1127
05:03:28,636 --> 05:03:28,970
acknowledge people as human

1128
05:03:28,970 --> 05:03:30,970
beings first.

1129
05:03:31,907 --> 05:03:32,174
A simple smile or had nod or

1130
05:03:32,174 --> 05:03:34,174
handshake.

1131
05:03:35,210 --> 05:03:35,844
My reputation in every

1132
05:03:35,844 --> 05:03:37,913
community I work in is very

1133
05:03:37,913 --> 05:03:38,580
important and I want the people

1134
05:03:38,580 --> 05:03:40,649
I serve to know when they say

1135
05:03:40,649 --> 05:03:41,316
my name.

1136
05:03:41,316 --> 05:03:43,552
>> they immediately say he is

1137
05:03:43,552 --> 05:03:44,218
one of the good ones.

1138
05:03:44,218 --> 05:03:46,354
>> he can be trusted.

1139
05:03:46,354 --> 05:03:46,822
He will get the work done and

1140
05:03:46,822 --> 05:03:49,822
do it the right way.

1141
05:03:50,125 --> 05:03:52,525
K9 detective jonathan sudan

1142
05:03:57,466 --> 05:03:59,866
congratulations to our final

1143
05:04:00,369 --> 05:04:02,769
officer winner tonight is

1144
05:04:03,171 --> 05:04:06,171
officer veronica cruz santos of

1145
05:04:08,100 --> 05:04:10,410
the community engagement unit.

1146
05:04:11,447 --> 05:04:11,981
This officer has consistently

1147
05:04:11,981 --> 05:04:14,183
shown her commitment to

1148
05:04:14,183 --> 05:04:16,183
building positive problem

1149
05:04:16,518 --> 05:04:17,190
solving empathy, active

1150
05:04:17,190 --> 05:04:17,586
listening and cultural

1151
05:04:17,586 --> 05:04:19,586
understanding, making youth

1152
05:04:19,955 --> 05:04:22,759
feel supported and seen her

1153
05:04:22,759 --> 05:04:23,326
presence as a latina officer

1154
05:04:23,326 --> 05:04:25,762
also serves as a powerful

1155
05:04:25,762 --> 05:04:26,362
example for our students many

1156
05:04:26,362 --> 05:04:28,731
of whom relate to her

1157
05:04:28,731 --> 05:04:29,398
background and leadership.

1158
05:04:29,398 --> 05:04:31,600
She is deeply involved in the

1159
05:04:31,600 --> 05:04:32,301
broader community.

1160
05:04:32,301 --> 05:04:34,503
Families often share that they

1161
05:04:34,503 --> 05:04:35,204
see her at neighborhood events

1162
05:04:35,204 --> 05:04:37,406
,school functions and local

1163
05:04:37,406 --> 05:04:39,806
gatherings where she continues

1164
05:04:39,943 --> 05:04:40,410
building trust through genuine

1165
05:04:40,410 --> 05:04:42,410
respectful engagement.

1166
05:04:43,246 --> 05:04:43,880
She wrote police community

1167
05:04:43,880 --> 05:04:46,783
relations means the public and

1168
05:04:46,783 --> 05:04:47,316
officers are able to

1169
05:04:47,316 --> 05:04:49,180
effectively work together

1170
05:04:49,180 --> 05:04:49,819
toward a common goal.

1171
05:04:49,819 --> 05:04:52,154
>> it allows a relationship to

1172
05:04:52,154 --> 05:04:52,722
be built and for both parties

1173
05:04:52,722 --> 05:04:54,724
to learn about one another.

1174
05:04:54,724 --> 05:04:55,358
It allows officers to learn

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05:04:55,358 --> 05:04:57,761
more about the people we serve

1176
05:04:57,761 --> 05:04:58,362
and protect while it allows the

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05:04:58,362 --> 05:05:00,730
community to learn more about

1178
05:05:00,730 --> 05:05:01,310
the officer or about the

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05:05:01,310 --> 05:05:03,310
department.

1180
05:05:03,166 --> 05:05:03,767
It allows the community to see

1181
05:05:03,767 --> 05:05:06,135
beyond the badge and the

1182
05:05:06,135 --> 05:05:08,135
uniform.

1183
05:05:11,140 --> 05:05:13,140
>> congratulations.

1184
05:05:13,943 --> 05:05:14,578
>> we have a round of applause

1185
05:05:14,578 --> 05:05:16,978
for our officers winning

1186
05:05:32,229 --> 05:05:32,896
tonight.

1187
05:05:32,896 --> 05:05:34,565
>> we're going to do our youth

1188
05:05:34,565 --> 05:05:34,798
winner and then we'll get a big

1189
05:05:34,798 --> 05:05:35,199
picture.

1190
05:05:35,199 --> 05:05:37,199
That sounds good.

1191
05:05:37,468 --> 05:05:38,100
We do have a youth award that

1192
05:05:38,100 --> 05:05:38,235
we wanted to acknowledge

1193
05:05:38,235 --> 05:05:40,235
tonight.

1194
05:05:41,380 --> 05:05:43,907
Delores hamrick she is not here

1195
05:05:43,907 --> 05:05:44,140
but I'm told she's got a good

1196
05:05:44,140 --> 05:05:46,140
reason.

1197
05:05:49,112 --> 05:05:51,512
>> she's a senior prom.

1198
05:05:52,316 --> 05:05:54,952
She feels like prom awards with

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05:05:54,952 --> 05:05:57,588
a bunch of older people.

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05:05:57,588 --> 05:05:57,888
Prom she goes to west charlotte

1201
05:05:57,888 --> 05:05:59,888
high school.

1202
05:06:02,859 --> 05:06:05,259
>> so she's a battalion

1203
05:06:05,829 --> 05:06:06,363
commander in the jrotc and a

1204
05:06:06,363 --> 05:06:08,666
student leader in sga.

1205
05:06:08,666 --> 05:06:09,233
She leads with integrity,

1206
05:06:09,233 --> 05:06:11,602
accountability and a strong

1207
05:06:11,602 --> 05:06:12,203
commitment to collaboration and

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05:06:12,203 --> 05:06:12,503
earning the respect of those

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05:06:12,503 --> 05:06:14,503
around her.

1210
05:06:15,206 --> 05:06:15,806
She's extensively involved in

1211
05:06:15,806 --> 05:06:18,175
programs such as right moves

1212
05:06:18,175 --> 05:06:18,943
for youth and young life.

1213
05:06:18,943 --> 05:06:20,944
And it reflects her dedication

1214
05:06:20,944 --> 05:06:21,612
to service and her ability to

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05:06:21,612 --> 05:06:24,612
build trust, uplift others and

1216
05:06:24,783 --> 05:06:25,416
foster positive relationships.

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05:06:25,416 --> 05:06:27,385
She was nominated for this

1218
05:06:27,385 --> 05:06:28,190
award in recognition of her

1219
05:06:28,190 --> 05:06:30,190
outstanding leadership service

1220
05:06:30,421 --> 05:06:30,888
and meaningful impact on her

1221
05:06:30,888 --> 05:06:32,888
peers and community.

1222
05:06:33,925 --> 05:06:36,325
Dolores hambrick, our youth

1223
05:06:39,290 --> 05:06:41,198
winner at this time as the

1224
05:06:41,198 --> 05:06:41,833
elected leaders want to get a

1225
05:06:41,833 --> 05:06:43,568
big picture if you guys don't

1226
05:06:43,568 --> 05:06:45,568
mind sliding over.

1227
05:06:46,838 --> 05:06:48,838
Oh, okay.

1228
05:06:49,174 --> 05:06:51,174
Okay.

1229
05:06:57,215 --> 05:06:57,415
>> she's getting complicated,

1230
05:06:57,415 --> 05:06:59,415
right?

1231
05:07:04,723 --> 05:07:07,123
No, no, no, no.

1232
05:07:09,728 --> 05:07:11,728
Thank you.

1233
05:07:22,541 --> 05:07:24,541
Have.

1234
05:07:28,790 --> 05:07:28,680
>> while they are doing that I

1235
05:07:28,680 --> 05:07:28,880
want to see something real

1236
05:07:28,880 --> 05:07:30,880
quick.

1237
05:07:31,316 --> 05:07:32,830
All the officers in the room.

1238
05:07:32,830 --> 05:07:33,652
>> do you mind raising your

1239
05:07:33,652 --> 05:07:34,487
hand?

1240
05:07:34,487 --> 05:07:36,989
>> who here has been a rcmp

1241
05:07:36,989 --> 05:07:37,256
officer for three years?

1242
05:07:37,256 --> 05:07:39,240
>> really?

1243
05:07:39,240 --> 05:07:41,240
Your hand up.

1244
05:07:41,827 --> 05:07:42,161
>> chief.

1245
05:07:42,161 --> 05:07:44,161
Don't go.

1246
05:07:44,896 --> 05:07:46,765
Don't make a run if you've been

1247
05:07:46,765 --> 05:07:49,100
an officer for seven years,

1248
05:07:49,100 --> 05:07:52,100
leave your hand on high.

1249
05:07:52,238 --> 05:07:52,438
>> been an officer for ten

1250
05:07:52,438 --> 05:07:54,438
years.

1251
05:08:03,415 --> 05:08:05,815
>> keep your hand up 15 20, 25

1252
05:08:08,554 --> 05:08:10,554
,30 ten.

1253
05:08:16,462 --> 05:08:18,965
Do we have a way to oh, do we

1254
05:08:18,965 --> 05:08:19,198
do we need to go until we get a

1255
05:08:19,198 --> 05:08:21,198
winner?

1256
05:08:23,169 --> 05:08:24,360
31.

1257
05:08:24,360 --> 05:08:25,571
>> chief are you still out of

1258
05:08:25,571 --> 05:08:26,205
you son?

1259
05:08:26,205 --> 05:08:28,205
>> congratulations.

1260
05:08:33,713 --> 05:08:37,313
How many years say did we.

1261
05:08:38,551 --> 05:08:41,551
Round of applause for that.

1262
05:08:43,723 --> 05:08:44,491
Oh.

1263
05:08:44,491 --> 05:08:48,562
At this time we'd like to call

1264
05:08:48,562 --> 05:08:49,960
up chief estella patterson of

1265
05:08:49,960 --> 05:08:51,960
the charlotte-mecklenburg

1266
05:08:53,700 --> 05:08:54,134
police department.

1267
05:08:54,134 --> 05:08:56,134
Thanks, malik.

1268
05:08:56,936 --> 05:08:58,936
Good evening, everyone.

1269
05:09:00,506 --> 05:09:01,107
>> my name is estella patterson

1270
05:09:01,107 --> 05:09:03,430
and always I say it is my

1271
05:09:03,430 --> 05:09:05,345
distinct honor and my pleasure

1272
05:09:05,345 --> 05:09:05,646
to serve as your chief of

1273
05:09:05,646 --> 05:09:06,313
police.

1274
05:09:06,313 --> 05:09:08,882
I'm not only the chief for the

1275
05:09:08,882 --> 05:09:09,249
officers but I am the chief for

1276
05:09:09,249 --> 05:09:11,249
the community.

1277
05:09:11,518 --> 05:09:12,218
I'm here to serve you.

1278
05:09:12,218 --> 05:09:14,454
And being here tonight just

1279
05:09:14,454 --> 05:09:17,454
looking around the room and

1280
05:09:17,690 --> 05:09:18,257
seeing all the nominees is all

1281
05:09:18,257 --> 05:09:20,260
those who receive the award

1282
05:09:20,260 --> 05:09:20,894
just warms my heart.

1283
05:09:20,894 --> 05:09:23,564
>> all week we have been

1284
05:09:23,564 --> 05:09:24,198
celebrating national police

1285
05:09:24,198 --> 05:09:26,767
week and we started the week

1286
05:09:26,767 --> 05:09:27,401
with a bicycle ride.

1287
05:09:27,401 --> 05:09:29,360
We had six or so of our

1288
05:09:29,360 --> 05:09:29,803
officers and community members

1289
05:09:29,803 --> 05:09:32,372
riding pedaling to dc in honor

1290
05:09:32,372 --> 05:09:35,108
of our fallen officers, our

1291
05:09:35,108 --> 05:09:35,842
brothers and sisters in blue.

1292
05:09:35,842 --> 05:09:37,545
>> and then we continue the

1293
05:09:37,545 --> 05:09:40,470
week with various events but

1294
05:09:40,470 --> 05:09:40,614
the most impactful events this

1295
05:09:40,614 --> 05:09:43,183
week have been the awards

1296
05:09:43,183 --> 05:09:43,784
ceremony that we did on

1297
05:09:43,784 --> 05:09:46,184
wednesday the command college

1298
05:09:46,287 --> 05:09:48,687
graduation on yesterday and

1299
05:09:49,256 --> 05:09:51,692
then tonight the awards the crc

1300
05:09:51,692 --> 05:09:52,326
awards because truly this is

1301
05:09:52,326 --> 05:09:53,960
what it's about and I think you

1302
05:09:53,960 --> 05:09:54,729
hit the nail on the head when

1303
05:09:54,729 --> 05:09:57,398
you said that many times things

1304
05:09:57,398 --> 05:10:00,340
are amplified that is negative

1305
05:10:00,340 --> 05:10:00,701
as it pertains to the police,

1306
05:10:00,701 --> 05:10:03,170
the community, the crime, that

1307
05:10:03,170 --> 05:10:05,170
kind of thing.

1308
05:10:06,307 --> 05:10:07,740
But every single day ten, 20,

1309
05:10:07,740 --> 05:10:09,176
30 times a day our employees

1310
05:10:09,176 --> 05:10:09,843
are doing magnificent things.

1311
05:10:09,843 --> 05:10:12,347
They do doing amazing work

1312
05:10:12,347 --> 05:10:12,647
every single day that you don't

1313
05:10:12,647 --> 05:10:13,314
hear about.

1314
05:10:13,314 --> 05:10:15,383
So tonight is that night to be

1315
05:10:15,383 --> 05:10:15,917
able to celebrate their

1316
05:10:15,917 --> 05:10:17,785
successes and hear their

1317
05:10:17,785 --> 05:10:18,419
stories and the things that

1318
05:10:18,419 --> 05:10:20,819
they're doing their community.

1319
05:10:21,550 --> 05:10:21,456
As the chief I'm extremely,

1320
05:10:21,456 --> 05:10:23,456
extremely proud.

1321
05:10:23,958 --> 05:10:24,592
>> and so I want to say to all

1322
05:10:24,592 --> 05:10:26,427
our awardees tonight thank you

1323
05:10:26,427 --> 05:10:26,927
for the work that you're doing

1324
05:10:26,927 --> 05:10:27,628
for all the nominees.

1325
05:10:27,628 --> 05:10:29,598
Thank you for the work you're

1326
05:10:29,598 --> 05:10:29,898
doing for my executive team

1327
05:10:29,898 --> 05:10:30,198
that's here.

1328
05:10:30,198 --> 05:10:32,198
Thank you.

1329
05:10:32,400 --> 05:10:33,235
I work you hard.

1330
05:10:33,235 --> 05:10:33,468
>> I know I do a stretch you

1331
05:10:33,468 --> 05:10:34,836
stretch.

1332
05:10:34,836 --> 05:10:35,136
You stretch you but you keep

1333
05:10:35,136 --> 05:10:35,837
showing up.

1334
05:10:35,837 --> 05:10:37,539
>> so thank you so much for

1335
05:10:37,539 --> 05:10:38,339
that.

1336
05:10:38,339 --> 05:10:40,575
And lastly I just want to thank

1337
05:10:40,575 --> 05:10:41,242
the crc for being such an

1338
05:10:41,242 --> 05:10:43,711
amazing partner always with us

1339
05:10:43,711 --> 05:10:44,378
always working with us.

1340
05:10:44,378 --> 05:10:44,712
Terry you and I have many

1341
05:10:44,712 --> 05:10:46,712
conversations.

1342
05:10:46,882 --> 05:10:47,349
You're always so gracious when

1343
05:10:47,349 --> 05:10:49,484
we talk about things.

1344
05:10:49,484 --> 05:10:51,753
So thank you so much to all the

1345
05:10:51,753 --> 05:10:52,387
crc for what you do and for our

1346
05:10:52,387 --> 05:10:54,220
community members who are here

1347
05:10:54,220 --> 05:10:54,756
among us.

1348
05:10:54,756 --> 05:10:57,158
We are here because of you.

1349
05:10:57,158 --> 05:10:57,425
It is our joy to serve this

1350
05:10:57,425 --> 05:10:59,425
community.

1351
05:10:59,728 --> 05:11:01,863
one of my pillars coming back

1352
05:11:01,863 --> 05:11:02,497
as the chief is that we will

1353
05:11:02,497 --> 05:11:04,900
make sure that we're building

1354
05:11:04,900 --> 05:11:05,567
stronger partnerships with our

1355
05:11:05,567 --> 05:11:08,360
community because we know when

1356
05:11:08,360 --> 05:11:08,737
the community is on our side

1357
05:11:08,737 --> 05:11:10,806
there's no limit in what we can

1358
05:11:10,806 --> 05:11:11,373
do to make charlotte the safest

1359
05:11:11,373 --> 05:11:13,475
city in the united states.

1360
05:11:13,475 --> 05:11:16,144
>> thank you all and have a

1361
05:11:16,144 --> 05:11:18,144
good night.

1362
05:11:21,490 --> 05:11:23,490
Thank you, chief.

1363
05:11:24,253 --> 05:11:26,755
>> to close us out, terry

1364
05:11:26,755 --> 05:11:28,755
bradley.

1365
05:11:32,227 --> 05:11:32,628
>> the city interim director.

1366
05:11:32,628 --> 05:11:34,628
Thank you, alex.

1367
05:11:35,764 --> 05:11:36,365
So commissioner powell, I know

1368
05:11:36,365 --> 05:11:38,968
you're feeling about all the

1369
05:11:38,968 --> 05:11:41,537
extroverts that have come up

1370
05:11:41,537 --> 05:11:42,710
and we're going to follow suit

1371
05:11:42,710 --> 05:11:44,540
so I get your pain.

1372
05:11:44,540 --> 05:11:46,976
So I'm supposed to close out?

1373
05:11:46,976 --> 05:11:49,411
And I want to at least make

1374
05:11:49,411 --> 05:11:49,645
sure that I do this and correct

1375
05:11:49,645 --> 05:11:51,645
fashion.

1376
05:11:52,548 --> 05:11:53,182
We've been doing this and I was

1377
05:11:53,182 --> 05:11:56,182
sitting here looking at this

1378
05:11:56,519 --> 05:11:57,253
sign up here and I believe

1379
05:11:57,253 --> 05:11:59,722
there was a one up here when I

1380
05:11:59,722 --> 05:11:59,889
first started in front of this

1381
05:11:59,889 --> 05:12:01,889
six.

1382
05:12:02,925 --> 05:12:04,794
So it's been a while for us to

1383
05:12:04,794 --> 05:12:07,194
have any celebrations 46 years.

1384
05:12:07,863 --> 05:12:08,364
>> as we close out the 46th

1385
05:12:08,364 --> 05:12:10,364
annual police community

1386
05:12:11,000 --> 05:12:11,700
relations awards, I want to

1387
05:12:11,700 --> 05:12:13,569
leave a few things for us to

1388
05:12:13,569 --> 05:12:15,569
reflect on.

1389
05:12:16,673 --> 05:12:17,173
>> tonight is not just about

1390
05:12:17,173 --> 05:12:17,440
recognizing outstanding

1391
05:12:17,440 --> 05:12:19,440
officers.

1392
05:12:19,976 --> 05:12:22,376
It's about celebrating trust,

1393
05:12:22,478 --> 05:12:24,478
partnership and collaboration

1394
05:12:25,515 --> 05:12:26,115
in the ongoing work of building

1395
05:12:26,115 --> 05:12:28,115
stronger relationships between

1396
05:12:28,317 --> 05:12:30,586
law enforcement and the

1397
05:12:30,586 --> 05:12:31,253
community we all serve.

1398
05:12:31,253 --> 05:12:31,888
The partnership between the

1399
05:12:31,888 --> 05:12:33,888
charlotte-mecklenburg community

1400
05:12:33,957 --> 05:12:36,526
relations and cpd has always

1401
05:12:36,526 --> 05:12:37,160
been rooted in collaboration,

1402
05:12:37,160 --> 05:12:39,160
communication and transparency.

1403
05:12:40,630 --> 05:12:42,699
When concerns arise in our

1404
05:12:42,699 --> 05:12:43,320
community we work together to

1405
05:12:43,320 --> 05:12:45,320
address them.

1406
05:12:45,735 --> 05:12:46,469
The same pd can't do it alone.

1407
05:12:46,469 --> 05:12:46,669
Community relations can't do it

1408
05:12:46,669 --> 05:12:48,669
alone.

1409
05:12:48,671 --> 05:12:51,740
And we've tried to create a

1410
05:12:51,740 --> 05:12:51,341
better path for for everyone

1411
05:12:51,341 --> 05:12:53,341
involved.

1412
05:12:54,440 --> 05:12:54,645
We remain committed to bringing

1413
05:12:54,645 --> 05:12:57,450
a community perspective that

1414
05:12:57,800 --> 05:12:59,800
helps strengthen outcomes,

1415
05:12:59,582 --> 05:13:00,830
improve relationships and build

1416
05:13:00,830 --> 05:13:02,830
bridges by listening.

1417
05:13:02,853 --> 05:13:03,386
>> at the same time, this

1418
05:13:03,386 --> 05:13:05,786
partnership is also about

1419
05:13:05,822 --> 05:13:08,222
recognizing and uplifting the

1420
05:13:10,594 --> 05:13:11,395
good work that we all do.

1421
05:13:11,395 --> 05:13:14,365
>> when I say that sometimes

1422
05:13:14,365 --> 05:13:16,765
there are opportunities where

1423
05:13:17,167 --> 05:13:17,801
the same pd can't tell the

1424
05:13:17,801 --> 05:13:19,569
story and I think that's where

1425
05:13:19,569 --> 05:13:20,170
we step in.

1426
05:13:20,170 --> 05:13:22,500
We're able to highlight and

1427
05:13:22,500 --> 05:13:24,500
uplift those stories.

1428
05:13:24,976 --> 05:13:25,109
The work that often goes unseen

1429
05:13:25,109 --> 05:13:25,843
.

1430
05:13:25,843 --> 05:13:27,778
Tonight we heard highlights of

1431
05:13:27,778 --> 05:13:30,114
meaningful work saying pd

1432
05:13:30,114 --> 05:13:32,514
officers do every day.

1433
05:13:32,616 --> 05:13:33,250
We wouldn't know about it and

1434
05:13:33,250 --> 05:13:35,585
the lasting impact it has on

1435
05:13:35,585 --> 05:13:37,585
our community members.

1436
05:13:37,921 --> 05:13:38,589
This event is an opportunity to

1437
05:13:38,589 --> 05:13:41,224
celebrate those acts of service

1438
05:13:41,224 --> 05:13:43,224
and connection.

1439
05:13:44,950 --> 05:13:44,662
I want to thank the many people

1440
05:13:44,662 --> 05:13:47,620
who made tonight possible.

1441
05:13:47,398 --> 05:13:49,600
Thank you to the city of

1442
05:13:49,600 --> 05:13:52,000
charlotte the elected officials

1443
05:13:52,536 --> 05:13:53,103
charlotte mecklenburg county

1444
05:13:53,103 --> 05:13:55,503
leaders and the elected

1445
05:13:55,773 --> 05:13:56,373
officials that are at hand.

1446
05:13:56,373 --> 05:13:58,709
Thank you to the community

1447
05:13:58,709 --> 05:13:59,344
relations committee.

1448
05:13:59,344 --> 05:14:02,344
>> again, let's give them a

1449
05:14:06,500 --> 05:14:06,918
round of applause.

1450
05:14:06,918 --> 05:14:09,253
>> I want to acknowledge our

1451
05:14:09,253 --> 05:14:11,253
community relations staff.

1452
05:14:19,970 --> 05:14:22,000
Could you guys stand again?

1453
05:14:22,000 --> 05:14:22,567
>> you guys can take a big deep

1454
05:14:22,567 --> 05:14:24,967
breath after this weekend.

1455
05:14:25,136 --> 05:14:27,539
I know there's a lot of work.

1456
05:14:27,539 --> 05:14:28,206
>> yeah, I mean they worked

1457
05:14:28,206 --> 05:14:30,107
tirelessly behind the scenes to

1458
05:14:30,107 --> 05:14:30,843
organize this event.

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05:14:30,843 --> 05:14:34,443
But a special thing too to

1460
05:14:35,514 --> 05:14:39,114
people I want to uplift today

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05:14:40,352 --> 05:14:43,952
and that's the laws harry smith

1462
05:14:45,991 --> 05:14:48,991
aka cookie and diamond davies

1463
05:14:52,640 --> 05:14:54,464
could you take us.

1464
05:14:54,967 --> 05:14:55,634
Diamond this is I think her

1465
05:14:55,634 --> 05:14:57,903
first year doing this event and

1466
05:14:57,903 --> 05:14:58,700
I think she did a phenomenal

1467
05:14:58,700 --> 05:14:58,804
job.

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05:14:58,804 --> 05:15:02,541
>> so let's give her a round of

1469
05:15:02,541 --> 05:15:03,241
applause.

1470
05:15:03,241 --> 05:15:05,343
>> thank you for your

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05:15:05,343 --> 05:15:05,877
leadership in planning and

1472
05:15:05,877 --> 05:15:07,877
coordinating this event.

1473
05:15:08,179 --> 05:15:08,814
Thank you to everyone who

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05:15:08,814 --> 05:15:11,214
submitted nominations and took

1475
05:15:11,550 --> 05:15:13,552
the time to recognize officers

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05:15:13,552 --> 05:15:13,819
making a difference in our

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05:15:13,819 --> 05:15:15,819
community.

1478
05:15:16,322 --> 05:15:18,557
Please encourage others in your

1479
05:15:18,557 --> 05:15:21,226
neighborhood to do the same and

1480
05:15:21,226 --> 05:15:21,827
networks to do the same in

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05:15:21,827 --> 05:15:24,227
nominations remain open all

1482
05:15:24,796 --> 05:15:26,999
during the year so you can

1483
05:15:26,999 --> 05:15:27,733
start nominating now.

1484
05:15:27,733 --> 05:15:30,202
And before I leave I'll close

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05:15:30,202 --> 05:15:30,436
with this little friday night

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05:15:30,436 --> 05:15:32,436
wisdom.

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05:15:32,872 --> 05:15:33,706
Remember to smile and I'm going

1488
05:15:33,706 --> 05:15:36,750
to look at all of you to the

1489
05:15:36,750 --> 05:15:38,711
person that has to make it can

1490
05:15:38,711 --> 05:15:39,344
be the difference between

1491
05:15:39,344 --> 05:15:42,344
staying here longer or getting

1492
05:15:44,184 --> 05:15:44,851
out a little bit early.

1493
05:15:44,851 --> 05:15:47,353
>> thank you all for being here

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05:15:47,353 --> 05:15:47,920
tonight and we look forward to

1495
05:15:47,920 --> 05:15:48,454
seeing you guys next year.

1496
05:15:48,454 --> 05:15:50,454
>> congratulations to the

1497
05:15:55,127 --> 05:15:57,127
winners.

1498
05:15:58,164 --> 05:15:58,631
I appreciate the opportunity.

1499
05:15:58,631 --> 05:15:59,165
Thank you guys all.

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05:15:59,165 --> 05:16:01,301
Congrats to our winners.

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05:16:01,301 --> 05:16:02,200
congrats to our nominees.

1502
05:16:02,200 --> 05:16:04,402
>> everyone have a wonderful

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05:16:06,720 --> 05:16:06,906
weekend.

1504
05:16:06,906 --> 05:16:08,942
If you want an award please

1505
05:16:08,942 --> 05:16:11,342
return to the front.

1506
05:16:35,501 --> 05:16:36,170
We're going to get a picture

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05:16:36,170 --> 05:16:38,710
forensic interview is a

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05:16:38,710 --> 05:16:40,374
specialized conversation with a

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05:16:40,374 --> 05:16:42,750
child. It's meant to elicit the

1510
05:16:42,750 --> 05:16:43,210
child's own statement about

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05:16:43,210 --> 05:16:44,745
something that a child has

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05:16:44,745 --> 05:16:46,745
witnessed directly or

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05:16:47,247 --> 05:16:49,247
experienced directly or

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05:16:49,883 --> 05:16:51,883
experience indirectly meaning

1515
05:16:52,552 --> 05:16:54,622
if they have been a victim of

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05:16:54,622 --> 05:16:56,424
any type of child abuse or if

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05:16:56,424 --> 05:16:59,424
they witnessed a violent crime

1518
05:17:04,364 --> 05:17:05,899
. >> my name is kelly wood. I'm

1519
05:17:05,899 --> 05:17:07,267
a director of response services

1520
05:17:07,267 --> 05:17:08,502
at pat's police child advocacy

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05:17:08,502 --> 05:17:10,137
center. We are part of a

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05:17:10,137 --> 05:17:11,739
multidisciplinary team of

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05:17:11,739 --> 05:17:13,975
professionals who work to

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05:17:13,975 --> 05:17:16,110
prevent, identify and combat

1525
05:17:16,110 --> 05:17:17,945
child abuse. At our center it

1526
05:17:17,945 --> 05:17:19,480
is the opportunity for children

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05:17:19,480 --> 05:17:21,215
and their caregivers to come

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05:17:21,215 --> 05:17:22,583
participate in a forensic

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05:17:22,583 --> 05:17:24,618
interview. They were receiving

1530
05:17:24,618 --> 05:17:26,190
early advocacy services. They

1531
05:17:26,190 --> 05:17:28,121
will also have an opportunity

1532
05:17:28,121 --> 05:17:30,910
on site to receive a forensic

1533
05:17:30,910 --> 05:17:32,491
medical evaluation and then

1534
05:17:32,560 --> 05:17:33,427
they family advocates will link

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05:17:33,427 --> 05:17:35,296
the child and the family to

1536
05:17:35,296 --> 05:17:36,531
therapeutic services to ensure

1537
05:17:36,531 --> 05:17:39,660
the integrity of the interview

1538
05:17:39,660 --> 05:17:40,670
to remove those influences.

1539
05:17:40,670 --> 05:17:41,435
It's just the forensic

1540
05:17:41,435 --> 05:17:42,703
interviewer and the child of

1541
05:17:42,703 --> 05:17:44,471
course unless the child needs

1542
05:17:44,471 --> 05:17:46,141
some type of communication

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05:17:46,141 --> 05:17:48,109
assistance. Child abuse can be

1544
05:17:48,109 --> 05:17:49,744
very scary, you know, as the

1545
05:17:49,744 --> 05:17:51,279
child experiencing and as the

1546
05:17:51,279 --> 05:17:53,648
parent learning about it.

1547
05:17:53,648 --> 05:17:55,216
Because usually the majority of

1548
05:17:55,216 --> 05:17:56,851
perpetrators who harm children

1549
05:17:56,851 --> 05:17:58,853
are known by that child in that

1550
05:17:58,853 --> 05:18:01,220
family. We are there to provide

1551
05:18:01,220 --> 05:18:02,857
care for children in the non

1552
05:18:02,857 --> 05:18:04,226
offending caregivers. Another

1553
05:18:04,226 --> 05:18:06,940
branch of pat's place is

1554
05:18:06,940 --> 05:18:07,963
linking parents community

1555
05:18:07,963 --> 05:18:09,598
members to trauma treatment.

1556
05:18:09,598 --> 05:18:11,998
Parents can absolutely call

1557
05:18:12,100 --> 05:18:13,701
directly and be connected to a

1558
05:18:13,701 --> 05:18:15,904
coordinator who can provide

1559
05:18:15,904 --> 05:18:18,304
those therapeutic linkages to

1560
05:18:22,211 --> 05:18:23,846
for crimes against children. We

1561
05:18:23,846 --> 05:18:25,380
investigate cases regarding

1562
05:18:25,380 --> 05:18:27,820
juvenile sexual abuse and

1563
05:18:27,820 --> 05:18:29,417
felony child abuse. So whether

1564
05:18:29,417 --> 05:18:30,919
it's rape anything that's for

1565
05:18:30,919 --> 05:18:32,654
sexual assault on a child we

1566
05:18:32,654 --> 05:18:33,722
focus on the ages of 15 and

1567
05:18:33,722 --> 05:18:36,122
under. This also includes

1568
05:18:36,190 --> 05:18:38,459
sexual exploitation. So that

1569
05:18:38,459 --> 05:18:40,396
can involve the possession of

1570
05:18:40,396 --> 05:18:42,796
pornography that can involve

1571
05:18:43,532 --> 05:18:44,366
influencing someone online to

1572
05:18:44,366 --> 05:18:46,235
send you messages that's

1573
05:18:46,235 --> 05:18:47,936
underage. The perpetrators try

1574
05:18:47,936 --> 05:18:49,370
to like manipulate them. They

1575
05:18:49,370 --> 05:18:50,339
will try to make the kids feel

1576
05:18:50,339 --> 05:18:52,174
like it's their fault, like

1577
05:18:52,174 --> 05:18:55,177
it's normal and it's not over

1578
05:18:55,177 --> 05:18:56,245
about 90% of the perpetrators

1579
05:18:56,245 --> 05:18:57,413
they are people that we're

1580
05:18:57,413 --> 05:18:59,813
close to. These like

1581
05:18:59,915 --> 05:19:01,517
individuals they try to become

1582
05:19:01,517 --> 05:19:03,952
very, very involved in like a

1583
05:19:03,952 --> 05:19:05,540
child's life. Children who are

1584
05:19:05,540 --> 05:19:07,540
possibly experiencing this

1585
05:19:08,790 --> 05:19:10,626
abuse start to have bedwetting.

1586
05:19:10,626 --> 05:19:12,661
Some of them are having trouble

1587
05:19:12,661 --> 05:19:13,796
with memory or they start to

1588
05:19:13,796 --> 05:19:15,631
lose the language that they've

1589
05:19:15,631 --> 05:19:17,266
already acquired. The fiscal I

1590
05:19:17,266 --> 05:19:18,634
think most of us can agree that

1591
05:19:18,634 --> 05:19:19,569
that's one of the most obvious

1592
05:19:19,569 --> 05:19:20,903
right? That's something that we

1593
05:19:20,903 --> 05:19:21,938
can see. That's something

1594
05:19:21,938 --> 05:19:22,871
somebody could say okay, well

1595
05:19:22,871 --> 05:19:24,407
this >> I'm reporting it

1596
05:19:24,407 --> 05:19:26,750
because I see this. A lot of

1597
05:19:26,750 --> 05:19:28,310
people they feel like they

1598
05:19:28,310 --> 05:19:29,512
cannot make our report to us

1599
05:19:29,512 --> 05:19:31,181
because it could be something

1600
05:19:31,181 --> 05:19:32,816
that happened 20 plus years

1601
05:19:32,816 --> 05:19:34,217
ago. But every single felony

1602
05:19:34,217 --> 05:19:36,190
that we have >> as far as like

1603
05:19:36,190 --> 05:19:37,520
child abuse, there's like no

1604
05:19:37,520 --> 05:19:39,188
limitations on that. I think

1605
05:19:39,188 --> 05:19:40,423
the field is very difficult to

1606
05:19:40,423 --> 05:19:42,858
work and it can be very

1607
05:19:42,858 --> 05:19:44,627
traumatizing but it's also

1608
05:19:44,627 --> 05:19:46,280
probably the most >> rewarding

1609
05:19:46,280 --> 05:19:47,196
one. So we are all mandated

1610
05:19:47,196 --> 05:19:48,598
reporters. They can just

1611
05:19:48,598 --> 05:19:49,499
contact law enforcement as one

1612
05:19:49,499 --> 05:19:52,502
of the easiest things we can

1613
05:19:52,502 --> 05:19:53,903
say. Social services they're a

1614
05:19:53,903 --> 05:19:54,804
great resource. Some people do

1615
05:19:54,804 --> 05:19:56,773
feel uncomfortable at law

1616
05:19:56,773 --> 05:19:58,741
enforcement. So reaching out to

1617
05:19:58,741 --> 05:20:00,109
that separate partner that we

1618
05:20:00,109 --> 05:20:01,644
have just advocating for the

1619
05:20:01,644 --> 05:20:02,712
children if it's nothing else

1620
05:20:02,712 --> 05:20:04,147
other than somebody checking on

1621
05:20:04,147 --> 05:20:04,881
that child, it's never a waste

1622
05:20:04,881 --> 05:20:07,281
of our time >> and.

1623
05:26:12,921 --> 05:26:14,390
I. >> welcome to the graduation

1624
05:26:14,390 --> 05:26:17,359
ceremony for a recruit class

1625
05:26:17,359 --> 05:26:18,727
134. My name's jeff richardson.

1626
05:26:18,727 --> 05:26:20,762
I'm the chief of training.

1627
05:26:20,762 --> 05:26:22,798
Please stand this class 134

1628
05:26:22,798 --> 05:26:24,266
enters the auditorium. Remain

1629
05:26:24,266 --> 05:26:25,801
standing for the presentation

1630
05:26:25,801 --> 05:26:28,636
of the colors the pledge of

1631
05:26:28,636 --> 05:26:31,360
allegiance and the invocation.

1632
05:26:32,175 --> 05:26:35,175
>> drop out of our control.

1633
05:26:40,549 --> 05:26:42,949
That. What we are

1634
05:28:50,314 --> 05:28:53,914
all about. Oh oh for more

1635
05:29:16,674 --> 05:29:20,274
on it. All right. Prepare for

1636
05:29:35,627 --> 05:29:38,627
both. Put. Present. Oh, I

1637
05:29:39,300 --> 05:29:42,300
pledge allegiance >> to I. No

1638
05:29:53,645 --> 05:29:56,645
matter what on earth. Oh.

1639
05:30:02,788 --> 05:30:05,188
Center right. For more >>

1640
05:30:29,481 --> 05:30:31,617
. At >> this time I asked

1641
05:30:31,617 --> 05:30:34,617
captain chad sullivan to offer

1642
05:30:39,158 --> 05:30:41,158
today's invocation. Good

1643
05:30:41,627 --> 05:30:43,429
morning, everybody. Let's bow

1644
05:30:43,429 --> 05:30:45,531
our heads to the lord's prayer.

1645
05:30:45,531 --> 05:30:47,733
Give thanks that only father

1646
05:30:47,733 --> 05:30:49,668
lord, we love you for so many

1647
05:30:49,668 --> 05:30:51,370
reasons so many blessings that

1648
05:30:51,370 --> 05:30:52,873
you continually give us lord

1649
05:30:52,873 --> 05:30:54,808
not just individually but as

1650
05:30:54,808 --> 05:30:55,942
families and as a whole. But

1651
05:30:55,942 --> 05:30:57,711
right now I'd like to take up

1652
05:30:57,711 --> 05:31:00,179
time to lift up this class and

1653
05:31:00,179 --> 05:31:02,248
this graduation. As they begin

1654
05:31:02,248 --> 05:31:04,317
a new season of life the

1655
05:31:04,317 --> 05:31:06,853
beginning of their career as a

1656
05:31:06,853 --> 05:31:08,220
firefighter institution, I do

1657
05:31:08,220 --> 05:31:10,323
ask that you cover them lord

1658
05:31:10,323 --> 05:31:11,658
with protection you most

1659
05:31:11,658 --> 05:31:13,960
certainly give them wisdom and

1660
05:31:13,960 --> 05:31:16,329
discernment to honor you in

1661
05:31:16,329 --> 05:31:18,980
their choices that they make

1662
05:31:18,980 --> 05:31:18,865
lord in their interactions >>

1663
05:31:18,865 --> 05:31:20,700
that you have with the

1664
05:31:20,700 --> 05:31:22,168
community and each other that

1665
05:31:22,168 --> 05:31:25,400
you would just give them >>

1666
05:31:25,400 --> 05:31:26,439
continued grace or we love you

1667
05:31:26,439 --> 05:31:28,750
for all you do. We most of all

1668
05:31:28,750 --> 05:31:30,210
love you for christ and we

1669
05:31:30,210 --> 05:31:33,810
didn't cross for our sins. Your

1670
05:31:36,383 --> 05:31:39,983
name is right. Amen. Please be

1671
05:31:44,791 --> 05:31:45,893
seated. >> so I would. Today's

1672
05:31:45,893 --> 05:31:47,928
a bit of a who's who in the

1673
05:31:47,928 --> 05:31:50,300
city and and in the fire

1674
05:31:50,300 --> 05:31:51,798
service. And we have a number

1675
05:31:51,798 --> 05:31:53,934
of guests joining us today, so

1676
05:31:53,934 --> 05:31:56,934
I'd like to recognize them

1677
05:31:57,104 --> 05:31:58,705
first for the charlotte city

1678
05:31:58,705 --> 05:32:01,241
council, we are honored to have

1679
05:32:01,241 --> 05:32:03,430
council member luana mayfield

1680
05:32:03,430 --> 05:32:05,813
with us today and we are so

1681
05:32:05,813 --> 05:32:07,548
grateful for your continued

1682
05:32:07,548 --> 05:32:08,516
support of the fire department.

1683
05:32:08,516 --> 05:32:10,351
Thank you so much for being

1684
05:32:10,351 --> 05:32:12,453
here. From the civil service

1685
05:32:12,453 --> 05:32:14,722
board we have the chairperson

1686
05:32:14,722 --> 05:32:16,857
MISS Crystal screen. Thank you

1687
05:32:16,857 --> 05:32:18,158
also for your continued support

1688
05:32:18,158 --> 05:32:20,728
of the fire department and for

1689
05:32:20,728 --> 05:32:22,964
being with us this morning.

1690
05:32:22,964 --> 05:32:24,665
Retired fire chief john hannan

1691
05:32:24,665 --> 05:32:26,767
is with us. Chief cannot serve

1692
05:32:26,767 --> 05:32:29,300
the fire department from 1978

1693
05:32:29,300 --> 05:32:30,204
until his retirement in 2017.

1694
05:32:30,204 --> 05:32:32,773
Chief it's an honor to have you

1695
05:32:32,773 --> 05:32:33,874
with us here this morning. >>

1696
05:32:33,874 --> 05:32:35,109
former chief of training and

1697
05:32:35,109 --> 05:32:37,509
retired deputy chief kevin

1698
05:32:37,746 --> 05:32:39,447
gordon is with us. Chief gordon

1699
05:32:39,447 --> 05:32:40,582
sir currently oversees all

1700
05:32:40,582 --> 05:32:42,582
certification and training

1701
05:32:42,617 --> 05:32:44,719
programs with the north

1702
05:32:44,719 --> 05:32:46,540
carolina office of state fire

1703
05:32:46,540 --> 05:32:49,540
marshal. Chief, thank you for

1704
05:32:49,590 --> 05:32:51,125
being here. Also kevin coots,

1705
05:32:51,125 --> 05:32:52,960
the chief engineer of the

1706
05:32:52,960 --> 05:32:54,361
insurance service office is

1707
05:32:54,361 --> 05:32:55,897
joining us today. His son

1708
05:32:55,897 --> 05:32:58,297
robert >> is among the

1709
05:33:02,203 --> 05:33:03,772
graduates I saw former chief of

1710
05:33:03,772 --> 05:33:06,172
train and retired division

1711
05:33:06,474 --> 05:33:08,276
chief lance >> folk earlier

1712
05:33:08,276 --> 05:33:10,144
along with retired division

1713
05:33:10,144 --> 05:33:11,312
chief. Thank neumann. It's good

1714
05:33:11,312 --> 05:33:14,216
to have you gentlemen with us

1715
05:33:14,216 --> 05:33:17,180
today. We depend pretty heavily

1716
05:33:17,180 --> 05:33:18,854
on a great partnership with the

1717
05:33:18,854 --> 05:33:20,255
local community college and our

1718
05:33:20,255 --> 05:33:22,490
from central piedmont community

1719
05:33:22,490 --> 05:33:24,993
college dean of public safety

1720
05:33:24,993 --> 05:33:27,996
luke sale in the back of the

1721
05:33:27,996 --> 05:33:31,596
room and also the fire training

1722
05:33:32,601 --> 05:33:35,100
coordinator louis mcswain. And

1723
05:33:36,171 --> 05:33:38,874
last but certainly not least

1724
05:33:38,874 --> 05:33:39,942
terry fox who serves as

1725
05:33:39,942 --> 05:33:40,976
chairperson of the north

1726
05:33:40,976 --> 05:33:42,778
carolina fire and rescue

1727
05:33:42,778 --> 05:33:44,778
commission certification board

1728
05:33:44,780 --> 05:33:48,380
. Thank you all for being here

1729
05:33:48,684 --> 05:33:50,190
today. Seated >> to my left is

1730
05:33:50,190 --> 05:33:51,987
the charlotte fire department

1731
05:33:51,987 --> 05:33:54,156
command staff deputy chief

1732
05:33:54,156 --> 05:33:55,958
jerry winkles is the chief of

1733
05:33:55,958 --> 05:33:57,760
operations. He manages 1100

1734
05:33:57,760 --> 05:33:58,794
sworn operations personnel and

1735
05:33:58,794 --> 05:34:00,794
the special operations

1736
05:34:01,630 --> 05:34:02,597
division. Deputy chief beau

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05:34:02,597 --> 05:34:04,699
fitzgerald is the chief of

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05:34:04,699 --> 05:34:06,169
personnel administration. He

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05:34:06,169 --> 05:34:07,537
oversees the training division

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05:34:07,537 --> 05:34:10,473
the health and safety division

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05:34:10,473 --> 05:34:12,241
recruitment and human resources

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05:34:12,241 --> 05:34:13,900
deputy chief >> white graham is

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05:34:13,900 --> 05:34:15,409
the chief of business

1744
05:34:15,444 --> 05:34:17,213
administration. He oversees the

1745
05:34:17,213 --> 05:34:19,348
office of emergency management

1746
05:34:19,348 --> 05:34:21,250
communications division, the

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05:34:21,250 --> 05:34:23,786
bureau of fire prevention, fire

1748
05:34:23,786 --> 05:34:26,220
investigation logistics and the

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05:34:26,220 --> 05:34:27,256
office of strategic planning.

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05:34:27,256 --> 05:34:29,592
Our speaker this morning is

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05:34:29,592 --> 05:34:31,127
fire chief reginal johnson. In

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05:34:31,127 --> 05:34:32,862
2018 after retiring as

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05:34:32,862 --> 05:34:35,970
assistant chief of operations

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05:34:35,970 --> 05:34:36,532
in fairfax county, virginia,

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05:34:36,532 --> 05:34:37,666
chief johnson was appointed the

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05:34:37,666 --> 05:34:40,136
fire chief for the city of

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05:34:40,136 --> 05:34:41,371
charlotte. Chief johnson also

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05:34:41,371 --> 05:34:42,739
serves as a commissioner of the

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05:34:42,739 --> 05:34:44,774
north carolina state emergency

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05:34:44,774 --> 05:34:46,109
response commission and holds a

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05:34:46,109 --> 05:34:47,577
master of science in emergency

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05:34:47,577 --> 05:34:49,546
management from the university

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05:34:49,546 --> 05:34:50,980
of maryland. Please join me in

1764
05:34:50,980 --> 05:34:53,380
welcoming fire chief reginald

1765
05:35:01,792 --> 05:35:03,260
>> johnson to the stage. >>

1766
05:35:03,260 --> 05:35:04,995
good morning, everyone.

1767
05:35:04,995 --> 05:35:07,697
Morning. Well, it's just time

1768
05:35:07,697 --> 05:35:09,299
to celebrate. Good morning. All

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05:35:09,299 --> 05:35:11,670
right. >> looked a little

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05:35:11,670 --> 05:35:12,268
somber. It's time to celebrate.

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05:35:12,268 --> 05:35:14,570
We've got a full house in here

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05:35:14,570 --> 05:35:16,400
today. We have a lot of special

1773
05:35:16,400 --> 05:35:19,400
guest appreciate each and every

1774
05:35:19,760 --> 05:35:20,243
one of you for attending. We

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05:35:20,243 --> 05:35:22,713
want to thank the honor guard

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05:35:22,713 --> 05:35:24,140
and pipes and drums for their

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05:35:24,140 --> 05:35:26,140
continued excellent

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05:35:28,510 --> 05:35:30,420
presentation and entry into the

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05:35:30,420 --> 05:35:32,556
graduation ceremony. >> like to

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05:35:32,556 --> 05:35:34,291
also thank chief richardson,

1781
05:35:34,291 --> 05:35:36,291
captain gordon training >>

1782
05:35:36,393 --> 05:35:38,562
staff for your continued

1783
05:35:38,562 --> 05:35:40,531
commitment to training not only

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05:35:40,531 --> 05:35:42,533
for recruit training but for

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05:35:42,533 --> 05:35:44,668
our incumbent training. And you

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05:35:44,668 --> 05:35:46,200
guys do an excellent job every

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05:35:46,200 --> 05:35:47,537
day and I know that the number

1788
05:35:47,537 --> 05:35:49,105
of hours you put in cannot be

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05:35:49,105 --> 05:35:51,576
counted. So thank you all for

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05:35:51,576 --> 05:35:53,577
what you do to the family

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05:35:53,577 --> 05:35:56,577
friends, thank you for your

1792
05:35:56,914 --> 05:35:58,810
support of recruit class 134.

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05:35:58,810 --> 05:36:01,810
Without you they wouldn't be

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05:36:01,351 --> 05:36:02,219
here today without you they're

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05:36:02,219 --> 05:36:03,787
not going to make it through

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05:36:03,787 --> 05:36:05,789
their career. So please

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05:36:05,789 --> 05:36:08,359
continue to support them on a

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05:36:08,359 --> 05:36:10,995
daily basis as they MAY MISS

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05:36:10,995 --> 05:36:12,597
Some holidays, they MAY MISS

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05:36:12,597 --> 05:36:13,865
Some birthdays. They MAY miss

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05:36:13,865 --> 05:36:15,933
some weekends because of the

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05:36:15,933 --> 05:36:17,680
job but continue to support

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05:36:17,680 --> 05:36:18,202
them every day. They're going

1804
05:36:18,202 --> 05:36:21,202
to need you throughout their

1805
05:36:22,940 --> 05:36:25,210
careers. Recruit class >> 134 I

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05:36:25,210 --> 05:36:26,144
want to congratulate you.

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05:36:26,144 --> 05:36:28,346
You're about to become a

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05:36:28,346 --> 05:36:30,148
charlotte firefighter and

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05:36:30,148 --> 05:36:31,816
that's a huge step forward

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05:36:31,816 --> 05:36:33,816
personally and professionally.

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05:36:34,585 --> 05:36:35,853
So I want to congratulate you

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05:36:35,853 --> 05:36:36,687
when you walk across the stage

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05:36:36,687 --> 05:36:38,656
you're going to get one of

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05:36:38,656 --> 05:36:41,560
these books 20 sees the

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05:36:42,594 --> 05:36:44,629
firefighter success and look

1816
05:36:44,629 --> 05:36:45,764
through the chapters this week

1817
05:36:45,764 --> 05:36:48,867
to figure out which one >> I

1818
05:36:48,867 --> 05:36:52,360
was going to select. And in

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05:36:52,360 --> 05:36:54,720
light of the ncaa, the ncaa

1820
05:36:54,720 --> 05:36:56,741
men's and women's final four

1821
05:36:56,741 --> 05:36:58,376
this weekend I picked champion

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05:36:58,376 --> 05:37:00,546
mindset that's the chapter

1823
05:37:00,546 --> 05:37:03,482
champion mindset and I know a

1824
05:37:03,482 --> 05:37:04,850
few people >> are disappointed

1825
05:37:04,850 --> 05:37:07,552
that their teams aren't in the

1826
05:37:07,552 --> 05:37:09,855
final four but it's okay. It's

1827
05:37:09,855 --> 05:37:11,856
very difficult >> to get there.

1828
05:37:11,856 --> 05:37:13,910
Hopefully someone in his team

1829
05:37:13,910 --> 05:37:14,159
is actually going to be playing

1830
05:37:14,159 --> 05:37:16,895
this week and mine is not

1831
05:37:16,895 --> 05:37:17,729
either so I'm okay with that.

1832
05:37:17,729 --> 05:37:20,799
So let's talk a little bit

1833
05:37:20,799 --> 05:37:22,134
about champion mindset. There

1834
05:37:22,134 --> 05:37:24,636
are three essential elements to

1835
05:37:24,636 --> 05:37:27,360
champion mindset a positive

1836
05:37:28,600 --> 05:37:30,406
mindset, an unstoppable mindset

1837
05:37:30,709 --> 05:37:32,310
and a competitive mindset. You

1838
05:37:32,310 --> 05:37:35,181
need all three to be a champion

1839
05:37:35,181 --> 05:37:36,115
in life >> in the fire service

1840
05:37:36,115 --> 05:37:38,818
and in the charlotte fire

1841
05:37:38,818 --> 05:37:40,619
department. A >> champion

1842
05:37:40,619 --> 05:37:42,955
mindset means doing the small

1843
05:37:42,955 --> 05:37:45,491
things right even when no one

1844
05:37:45,491 --> 05:37:48,126
is watching. It means holding

1845
05:37:48,126 --> 05:37:49,461
the line on your values even

1846
05:37:49,461 --> 05:37:52,331
when it would be easier to

1847
05:37:52,331 --> 05:37:54,434
bend. It means >> understand

1848
05:37:54,434 --> 05:37:56,602
that success isn't built in one

1849
05:37:56,602 --> 05:37:58,871
big moment but is built in a

1850
05:37:58,871 --> 05:38:01,271
thousand quiet decisions to

1851
05:38:02,641 --> 05:38:03,576
keep going and keep improving.

1852
05:38:03,576 --> 05:38:05,477
There's a couple >> of quotes I

1853
05:38:05,477 --> 05:38:09,140
want to read on this book that

1854
05:38:09,140 --> 05:38:12,585
I truly like. In >> order to

1855
05:38:12,585 --> 05:38:15,870
become the top 1% you >> must

1856
05:38:15,870 --> 05:38:17,590
do more than the other 90% will

1857
05:38:17,590 --> 05:38:20,493
not say that again in order to

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05:38:20,493 --> 05:38:24,930
become the top 1% you must do

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05:38:25,640 --> 05:38:28,640
what the other 99% won't do.

1860
05:38:29,200 --> 05:38:31,804
Last quote. >> our attitude is

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05:38:31,804 --> 05:38:33,306
a choice a choice that we make

1862
05:38:33,306 --> 05:38:36,175
every single day when we wake

1863
05:38:36,175 --> 05:38:37,510
up and get out of the bed. Our

1864
05:38:37,510 --> 05:38:39,510
attitude determines our

1865
05:38:39,679 --> 05:38:41,679
thoughts. Our thoughts

1866
05:38:42,281 --> 05:38:43,616
determine our behavior. Our

1867
05:38:43,616 --> 05:38:45,616
behavior determines our

1868
05:38:46,920 --> 05:38:49,320
actions, our actions determine

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05:38:49,990 --> 05:38:52,392
the outcome. So recruit class

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05:38:52,392 --> 05:38:54,600
one >> 34 choose to start every

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05:38:54,600 --> 05:38:57,600
single day with a great

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05:38:58,798 --> 05:39:00,400
attitude every single day. >>

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05:39:00,400 --> 05:39:01,734
so take this champion mindset

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05:39:01,734 --> 05:39:03,170
with you. You've already

1875
05:39:03,170 --> 05:39:05,405
exhibited that to be at this

1876
05:39:05,405 --> 05:39:07,741
point right now by the way.

1877
05:39:07,741 --> 05:39:09,343
Show up even when it's hard.

1878
05:39:09,343 --> 05:39:12,145
Prepare even >> when no one

1879
05:39:12,145 --> 05:39:14,915
notices. Lead even when no one

1880
05:39:14,915 --> 05:39:17,984
asks you to lead and when your

1881
05:39:17,984 --> 05:39:20,984
moment comes because it will

1882
05:39:21,689 --> 05:39:24,124
step forward not back. Recruit

1883
05:39:24,124 --> 05:39:25,559
class >> 134 maintain your

1884
05:39:25,559 --> 05:39:27,494
champion mindset throughout

1885
05:39:27,494 --> 05:39:29,563
your career and you will have a

1886
05:39:29,563 --> 05:39:32,266
long successful career in the

1887
05:39:32,266 --> 05:39:33,366
charlotte fire department. As

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05:39:33,366 --> 05:39:34,868
>> you leave here today I want

1889
05:39:34,868 --> 05:39:37,204
you to meet the mission of the

1890
05:39:37,204 --> 05:39:39,874
department on a daily basis.

1891
05:39:39,874 --> 05:39:42,143
Wear the patch with pride. Live

1892
05:39:42,143 --> 05:39:44,780
the values of our department.

1893
05:39:44,780 --> 05:39:45,790
Excellence. Ownership. >>

1894
05:39:45,790 --> 05:39:47,790
professionalism and

1895
05:39:48,215 --> 05:39:50,918
perseverance every day on duty

1896
05:39:50,918 --> 05:39:52,252
and off duty. Be the champion

1897
05:39:52,252 --> 05:39:55,252
of our department and our

1898
05:39:55,623 --> 05:39:57,525
community. And always exhibit

1899
05:39:57,525 --> 05:39:59,525
service before self.

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Congratulations. Recruit class

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05:40:01,328 --> 05:40:02,396
134 and welcome to the

1902
05:40:02,396 --> 05:40:04,396
charlotte fire department

1903
05:40:13,141 --> 05:40:15,443
family. Thank you. >> thank

1904
05:40:15,443 --> 05:40:17,843
you, chief johnson. Behind

1905
05:40:18,120 --> 05:40:20,412
every successful recruit class

1906
05:40:20,782 --> 05:40:22,884
>> stands a training officer >>

1907
05:40:22,884 --> 05:40:24,510
whose responsibility is shaping

1908
05:40:24,510 --> 05:40:26,451
the next >> generation of

1909
05:40:26,954 --> 05:40:28,954
firefighters. These officers

1910
05:40:29,223 --> 05:40:31,260
spend long days making sure

1911
05:40:31,260 --> 05:40:33,695
every detail of training runs

1912
05:40:33,695 --> 05:40:35,997
smoothly guiding recruits not

1913
05:40:35,997 --> 05:40:38,966
only as a supervisor but as a

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05:40:38,966 --> 05:40:40,935
mentor and a role model >> for

1915
05:40:40,935 --> 05:40:43,335
class 134. That leader is

1916
05:40:43,838 --> 05:40:45,373
captain alex gordon, a two time

1917
05:40:45,373 --> 05:40:47,376
graduate of the university of

1918
05:40:47,376 --> 05:40:48,710
north carolina at charlotte.

1919
05:40:48,710 --> 05:40:50,345
Captain gordon served as a

1920
05:40:50,345 --> 05:40:51,947
firefighter in shelby, north

1921
05:40:51,947 --> 05:40:54,820
carolina before joining the

1922
05:40:54,820 --> 05:40:56,482
charlotte fire department on

1923
05:40:56,751 --> 05:40:59,151
SEPTEMBER 16th, 2013 as a

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05:41:00,210 --> 05:41:01,790
member of a recruit class 91.

1925
05:41:01,790 --> 05:41:02,824
For the majority of his career

1926
05:41:02,824 --> 05:41:05,561
he has worked in special

1927
05:41:05,561 --> 05:41:06,795
operation assignments. Alex was

1928
05:41:06,795 --> 05:41:08,497
promoted to captain in MAY of

1929
05:41:08,497 --> 05:41:10,199
2020 and was assigned as a

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05:41:10,199 --> 05:41:13,199
training officer in MARCH of

1931
05:41:13,635 --> 05:41:15,704
2024. In addition to serving as

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05:41:15,704 --> 05:41:17,500
a recruit training officer, he

1933
05:41:17,500 --> 05:41:19,500
coordinates all professional

1934
05:41:19,107 --> 05:41:20,275
development programs. His

1935
05:41:20,275 --> 05:41:21,476
commitment to excellence

1936
05:41:21,476 --> 05:41:23,279
continues to shape the

1937
05:41:23,279 --> 05:41:25,279
department's future by

1938
05:41:26,215 --> 05:41:28,217
impacting both new recruits and

1939
05:41:28,217 --> 05:41:29,251
our future officers. Please

1940
05:41:29,251 --> 05:41:31,253
welcome to the stage the

1941
05:41:31,253 --> 05:41:33,653
recruit training officer for

1942
05:41:36,250 --> 05:41:38,250
class 134 alex gordon >>

1943
05:41:57,647 --> 05:41:59,480
. >> good morning again. So

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05:41:59,480 --> 05:42:01,484
I've got a long list of thank

1945
05:42:01,484 --> 05:42:02,819
you's to get through. And then

1946
05:42:02,819 --> 05:42:03,720
a few remarks to the class and

1947
05:42:03,720 --> 05:42:05,988
then I'm going to give away a

1948
05:42:05,988 --> 05:42:08,988
couple of awards to top

1949
05:42:09,158 --> 05:42:11,360
performers and academics and

1950
05:42:11,360 --> 05:42:12,328
physical fitness. But >> i

1951
05:42:12,328 --> 05:42:13,996
would not be here today. We

1952
05:42:13,996 --> 05:42:15,465
would not be here today with

1953
05:42:15,465 --> 05:42:18,435
groups of people that I'm going

1954
05:42:18,435 --> 05:42:20,904
to mention because that list is

1955
05:42:20,904 --> 05:42:22,405
so long. So again for a special

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05:42:22,405 --> 05:42:23,973
guest that were mentioned early

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05:42:23,973 --> 05:42:25,241
early on, I would like to thank

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05:42:25,241 --> 05:42:26,420
you for your attendance today

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05:42:26,420 --> 05:42:26,843
and your support of the

1960
05:42:26,843 --> 05:42:28,578
charlotte fire training

1961
05:42:28,578 --> 05:42:30,578
division. It's greatly

1962
05:42:30,680 --> 05:42:32,680
appreciated. Chief johnson >>

1963
05:42:32,749 --> 05:42:34,170
and command staff, thank you >>

1964
05:42:34,170 --> 05:42:35,452
for your attendance again and

1965
05:42:35,452 --> 05:42:36,753
your support. I went back and

1966
05:42:36,753 --> 05:42:39,153
counted since my appointment

1967
05:42:39,222 --> 05:42:41,324
here in FEBRUARY of 24 we have

1968
05:42:41,324 --> 05:42:43,324
graduated 180 recruits counting

1969
05:42:44,294 --> 05:42:46,329
those seated out here. So we

1970
05:42:46,329 --> 05:42:47,530
have stuff on around the clock

1971
05:42:47,530 --> 05:42:50,334
and y'all's all in support

1972
05:42:50,334 --> 05:42:51,535
helps us with that in total for

1973
05:42:51,535 --> 05:42:52,836
these groups of people that I

1974
05:42:52,836 --> 05:42:54,104
mentioned that impact recruit

1975
05:42:54,104 --> 05:42:55,972
training I went back and

1976
05:42:55,972 --> 05:42:57,341
counted that open my estimates

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05:42:57,341 --> 05:43:00,341
probably short but it looks

1978
05:43:00,377 --> 05:43:01,445
like about 75 to 100 people at

1979
05:43:01,445 --> 05:43:03,460
any point in time will have

1980
05:43:03,460 --> 05:43:06,283
face time with the recruits or

1981
05:43:06,283 --> 05:43:07,285
impact something that directly

1982
05:43:07,285 --> 05:43:09,860
has meaning to them whether

1983
05:43:09,860 --> 05:43:10,721
it's payroll uniforms, things

1984
05:43:10,721 --> 05:43:12,957
like those things of that

1985
05:43:12,957 --> 05:43:13,891
nature. So again for that

1986
05:43:13,891 --> 05:43:15,159
reason I'm not going to try to

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05:43:15,159 --> 05:43:16,160
mention everyone but I'm going

1988
05:43:16,160 --> 05:43:18,228
to try to get to the other

1989
05:43:18,228 --> 05:43:20,631
group. So for training >> staff

1990
05:43:20,631 --> 05:43:22,399
battalion chief fitzgerald and

1991
05:43:22,399 --> 05:43:23,166
clymer, thank you for assisted

1992
05:43:23,166 --> 05:43:24,234
me in the planning and

1993
05:43:24,234 --> 05:43:25,470
gathering and all the things

1994
05:43:25,470 --> 05:43:28,772
that I need to do for as a

1995
05:43:28,772 --> 05:43:30,207
recruit training officer. This

1996
05:43:30,207 --> 05:43:31,809
includes members of the staff

1997
05:43:31,809 --> 05:43:32,877
that transferred out and we've

1998
05:43:32,877 --> 05:43:33,778
had a few that we've either

1999
05:43:33,778 --> 05:43:35,179
transferred out or gotten

2000
05:43:35,179 --> 05:43:36,413
promoted during this timeframe.

2001
05:43:36,413 --> 05:43:39,350
so I want to include those as

2002
05:43:39,350 --> 05:43:41,451
well for recruit training >> we

2003
05:43:41,451 --> 05:43:42,520
use a large cache of adjunct

2004
05:43:42,520 --> 05:43:43,588
instructors that are employed

2005
05:43:43,588 --> 05:43:45,657
by the community college on

2006
05:43:45,657 --> 05:43:46,925
their days off but that means

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05:43:46,925 --> 05:43:47,959
they're giving up time away

2008
05:43:47,959 --> 05:43:48,760
from what would otherwise be

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05:43:48,760 --> 05:43:50,127
time off from the fire

2010
05:43:50,127 --> 05:43:52,930
department to be here and teach

2011
05:43:52,930 --> 05:43:54,732
recruits. So they're taking

2012
05:43:54,732 --> 05:43:56,600
time and dedication to be with

2013
05:43:56,600 --> 05:43:58,202
the recruits on those days and

2014
05:43:58,202 --> 05:43:59,537
while while they're also

2015
05:43:59,537 --> 05:44:01,673
teaching the skills and the

2016
05:44:01,673 --> 05:44:03,808
topics that they had been hired

2017
05:44:03,808 --> 05:44:05,209
to teach, they are also showing

2018
05:44:05,209 --> 05:44:06,744
positive leadership in what it

2019
05:44:06,744 --> 05:44:07,979
means to be a charlotte

2020
05:44:07,979 --> 05:44:09,447
firefighter and are free to

2021
05:44:09,447 --> 05:44:10,715
thank you to those adjunct

2022
05:44:10,715 --> 05:44:13,115
instructor their willingness to

2023
05:44:13,418 --> 05:44:14,385
help. For some of you who MAY

2024
05:44:14,385 --> 05:44:15,920
not know and it's in its I

2025
05:44:15,920 --> 05:44:17,356
sustain all the job injury

2026
05:44:17,356 --> 05:44:19,624
about a week and a half before

2027
05:44:19,624 --> 05:44:21,920
the class started which means

2028
05:44:21,920 --> 05:44:22,293
the conduct for the way this

2029
05:44:22,293 --> 05:44:23,728
class ran was a little bit

2030
05:44:23,728 --> 05:44:24,796
unconventional in that the

2031
05:44:24,796 --> 05:44:26,297
instructors and the training

2032
05:44:26,297 --> 05:44:28,299
staff had to step up in a more

2033
05:44:28,299 --> 05:44:29,333
active role and support me in

2034
05:44:29,333 --> 05:44:31,636
doing things that I was not

2035
05:44:31,636 --> 05:44:33,104
physically able to do. So thank

2036
05:44:33,104 --> 05:44:34,205
you again for the staff and

2037
05:44:34,205 --> 05:44:35,607
that drove instructors in the

2038
05:44:35,607 --> 05:44:36,708
room that were able to help me

2039
05:44:36,708 --> 05:44:39,108
accomplish that and being

2040
05:44:39,945 --> 05:44:41,113
flexible with my needs. I also

2041
05:44:41,113 --> 05:44:43,148
want to staff that don't get

2042
05:44:43,148 --> 05:44:44,616
mentioned a lot. We have some

2043
05:44:44,616 --> 05:44:45,984
civilian employees that are the

2044
05:44:45,984 --> 05:44:46,985
silent heroes. I like to call

2045
05:44:46,985 --> 05:44:50,540
them the silent heroes here at

2046
05:44:50,540 --> 05:44:50,822
the training academy they do

2047
05:44:50,822 --> 05:44:52,925
what would seem to be

2048
05:44:52,925 --> 05:44:54,193
background jobs making sure the

2049
05:44:54,193 --> 05:44:55,294
building gets maintained,

2050
05:44:55,294 --> 05:44:57,896
record keeping things of that

2051
05:44:57,896 --> 05:44:59,965
nature. But they keep us on our

2052
05:44:59,965 --> 05:45:00,932
task to accomplish everything

2053
05:45:00,932 --> 05:45:02,901
that we need to do. So thank

2054
05:45:02,901 --> 05:45:05,370
you for those folks that keep

2055
05:45:05,370 --> 05:45:06,338
those things going. And lastly,

2056
05:45:06,338 --> 05:45:07,472
he's not on stage. He's hiding

2057
05:45:07,472 --> 05:45:09,174
back here in the hole. But I'd

2058
05:45:09,174 --> 05:45:10,743
like to thank chief richardson

2059
05:45:10,743 --> 05:45:12,478
for allowing me to be a recruit

2060
05:45:12,478 --> 05:45:14,246
training >> officer and to have

2061
05:45:14,246 --> 05:45:16,248
the opportunity to pilot now to

2062
05:45:16,248 --> 05:45:18,350
recruit classes and there's a

2063
05:45:18,350 --> 05:45:20,520
second part to that that I

2064
05:45:20,520 --> 05:45:21,186
think I don't want to lose the

2065
05:45:21,186 --> 05:45:23,922
point that I'm trying to make

2066
05:45:23,922 --> 05:45:25,724
but it would have been very

2067
05:45:25,724 --> 05:45:27,260
easy given the circumstance of

2068
05:45:27,260 --> 05:45:28,595
my injury to yank the

2069
05:45:28,595 --> 05:45:31,595
opportunity to have a second

2070
05:45:31,998 --> 05:45:34,434
class. So I appreciate you

2071
05:45:34,434 --> 05:45:36,302
having the confidence in me and

2072
05:45:36,302 --> 05:45:39,505
being able to pull this off in

2073
05:45:39,505 --> 05:45:41,440
light of that. So thank you.

2074
05:45:41,440 --> 05:45:42,474
Lastly, I'd be remiss there are

2075
05:45:42,474 --> 05:45:43,342
only a few folks from my

2076
05:45:43,342 --> 05:45:44,309
personal family here in

2077
05:45:44,309 --> 05:45:45,545
attendance. My dad was

2078
05:45:45,545 --> 05:45:48,810
mentioned earlier and my wife

2079
05:45:48,810 --> 05:45:49,449
macy my wife and I have two

2080
05:45:49,449 --> 05:45:50,350
boys elliot kept and who are

2081
05:45:50,350 --> 05:45:53,190
not in the team that's their

2082
05:45:53,190 --> 05:45:54,354
70. Bob macy is supportive and

2083
05:45:54,354 --> 05:45:56,589
has always been supportive of

2084
05:45:56,589 --> 05:45:58,124
my career choice to being a

2085
05:45:58,124 --> 05:45:59,792
firefighter first and then the

2086
05:45:59,792 --> 05:46:01,560
decision to come down here be a

2087
05:46:01,560 --> 05:46:03,960
training officer which included

2088
05:46:03,960 --> 05:46:05,496
a schedule change and

2089
05:46:07,100 --> 05:46:08,802
commitment. So obviously having

2090
05:46:08,802 --> 05:46:10,536
the commitment of a recruit

2091
05:46:10,536 --> 05:46:11,838
class is an increased workload

2092
05:46:11,838 --> 05:46:13,640
and can be a stressor at times.

2093
05:46:13,640 --> 05:46:16,509
So thank you for your support

2094
05:46:16,509 --> 05:46:17,844
and the dad is a retiree in the

2095
05:46:17,844 --> 05:46:18,945
fire department. He also spent

2096
05:46:18,945 --> 05:46:19,913
time as both the training

2097
05:46:19,913 --> 05:46:21,782
officer and the chief of

2098
05:46:21,782 --> 05:46:22,916
training. He also had to

2099
05:46:22,916 --> 05:46:25,316
recruit classes for crew

2100
05:46:25,786 --> 05:46:26,887
classes 56 and 60. He was

2101
05:46:26,887 --> 05:46:28,989
promoted to deputy chief in

2102
05:46:28,989 --> 05:46:29,990
2015 and one of the things that

2103
05:46:29,990 --> 05:46:31,358
sticks out from my young

2104
05:46:31,358 --> 05:46:32,659
development as a as a young

2105
05:46:32,659 --> 05:46:33,827
firefighter we were involved

2106
05:46:33,827 --> 05:46:36,196
together in the volunteer

2107
05:46:36,196 --> 05:46:37,398
service and he told me one time

2108
05:46:37,398 --> 05:46:39,366
that being involved in fire

2109
05:46:39,366 --> 05:46:40,534
department special operations

2110
05:46:40,534 --> 05:46:41,602
and fire service training

2111
05:46:41,602 --> 05:46:43,704
proved beneficial for his

2112
05:46:43,704 --> 05:46:44,605
professional development and I

2113
05:46:44,605 --> 05:46:46,106
agree I think he's done the

2114
05:46:46,106 --> 05:46:49,706
same for me. So appreciate your

2115
05:46:50,610 --> 05:46:52,145
mentorship. So that is the list

2116
05:46:52,145 --> 05:46:55,745
of thank you so my short

2117
05:46:55,850 --> 05:46:57,551
comments to the class >> it's

2118
05:46:57,551 --> 05:46:58,652
ironic that chief johnson and I

2119
05:46:58,652 --> 05:46:59,587
didn't talk but he brought up

2120
05:46:59,587 --> 05:47:00,487
the core values of the fire

2121
05:47:00,487 --> 05:47:02,389
department. So this is the

2122
05:47:02,389 --> 05:47:03,190
first time I think dana tell me

2123
05:47:03,190 --> 05:47:04,425
if I'm wrong that we've

2124
05:47:04,425 --> 05:47:05,292
included the core values. If

2125
05:47:05,292 --> 05:47:07,428
you look on the back of your

2126
05:47:07,428 --> 05:47:09,530
program, those four core values

2127
05:47:09,530 --> 05:47:11,131
are listed again. So I want to

2128
05:47:11,131 --> 05:47:12,133
I'm speaking to one in

2129
05:47:12,133 --> 05:47:14,268
particular and that is

2130
05:47:14,268 --> 05:47:15,970
perseverance. So it's going to

2131
05:47:15,970 --> 05:47:17,572
be a little bit of cliche. I'm

2132
05:47:17,572 --> 05:47:18,572
going to read the dictionary

2133
05:47:18,572 --> 05:47:19,774
definition of person

2134
05:47:19,774 --> 05:47:21,275
perseverance out of merriam

2135
05:47:21,275 --> 05:47:23,377
webster but it says continued

2136
05:47:23,377 --> 05:47:25,112
effort to do or achieve

2137
05:47:25,112 --> 05:47:27,112
something despite difficulties,

2138
05:47:27,114 --> 05:47:28,148
failures or opposition. But

2139
05:47:28,148 --> 05:47:29,817
when we apply that to the

2140
05:47:29,817 --> 05:47:31,853
context of this fire department

2141
05:47:31,853 --> 05:47:33,555
I can shorten it up for you

2142
05:47:33,555 --> 05:47:36,157
when things are hard we're not

2143
05:47:36,157 --> 05:47:37,392
going to quit or we don't quit.

2144
05:47:37,392 --> 05:47:38,559
The reason we don't quit is for

2145
05:47:38,559 --> 05:47:39,794
charlotte firefighters is not

2146
05:47:39,794 --> 05:47:42,530
that we don't but we actually

2147
05:47:42,530 --> 05:47:43,597
can't we cannot afford to quit.

2148
05:47:43,597 --> 05:47:44,698
You >> all have seen examples

2149
05:47:44,698 --> 05:47:46,935
of this and each other over the

2150
05:47:46,935 --> 05:47:47,836
last 27 weeks which is some

2151
05:47:47,836 --> 05:47:48,803
things that have already been

2152
05:47:48,803 --> 05:47:50,939
mentioned and will be mentioned

2153
05:47:50,939 --> 05:47:51,773
like pushing through the skills

2154
05:47:51,773 --> 05:47:53,975
when they were a challenge

2155
05:47:53,975 --> 05:47:55,310
overcoming fears and maybe it

2156
05:47:55,310 --> 05:47:56,477
could be as simple as getting

2157
05:47:56,477 --> 05:47:57,445
up out of bed and showing up to

2158
05:47:57,445 --> 05:47:59,781
work that day when you get in.

2159
05:47:59,781 --> 05:48:01,150
Otherwise feel like it. And I

2160
05:48:01,150 --> 05:48:01,949
would also like to think given

2161
05:48:01,949 --> 05:48:03,170
the circumstances with my

2162
05:48:03,170 --> 05:48:05,487
andrew you maybe learned a

2163
05:48:05,487 --> 05:48:06,855
thing or two for that as well.

2164
05:48:06,855 --> 05:48:08,230
But the reason why perseverance

2165
05:48:08,230 --> 05:48:10,325
is an important core value is

2166
05:48:10,325 --> 05:48:11,560
simple not pushing through does

2167
05:48:11,560 --> 05:48:14,629
not only mean that the task

2168
05:48:14,629 --> 05:48:16,197
doesn't get complete which is

2169
05:48:16,197 --> 05:48:17,399
again is not an option and I

2170
05:48:17,399 --> 05:48:18,967
told you that the first time we

2171
05:48:18,967 --> 05:48:20,969
met the first week of recruit

2172
05:48:20,969 --> 05:48:22,237
school but nothing is really

2173
05:48:22,237 --> 05:48:23,872
optional in our job. So not

2174
05:48:23,872 --> 05:48:24,973
only is being are things not

2175
05:48:24,973 --> 05:48:26,410
optional and recruit school

2176
05:48:26,410 --> 05:48:27,276
they're not optional. Once you

2177
05:48:27,276 --> 05:48:29,377
get out to the street we have

2178
05:48:29,377 --> 05:48:30,412
to perform those functions. So

2179
05:48:30,412 --> 05:48:31,513
whether the example is

2180
05:48:31,513 --> 05:48:33,810
searching for victims at a

2181
05:48:33,810 --> 05:48:35,617
motel on fire on the second air

2182
05:48:35,617 --> 05:48:37,686
cylinder or doing cpr at 5:00

2183
05:48:37,686 --> 05:48:38,753
in the morning on a patient

2184
05:48:38,753 --> 05:48:40,356
when you haven't seen the bad

2185
05:48:40,356 --> 05:48:42,591
all night you have to push

2186
05:48:42,591 --> 05:48:44,226
through and deliver the service

2187
05:48:44,226 --> 05:48:45,728
at the level you were trained.

2188
05:48:45,728 --> 05:48:46,729
Subpar service is not allowed

2189
05:48:46,729 --> 05:48:48,363
at any point in time when it's

2190
05:48:48,363 --> 05:48:49,565
5 to 4 lives hang in the

2191
05:48:49,565 --> 05:48:50,499
balance when your performance

2192
05:48:50,499 --> 05:48:51,767
and the people in the city are

2193
05:48:51,767 --> 05:48:53,635
paying you for your very best

2194
05:48:53,635 --> 05:48:55,370
performance every day, every

2195
05:48:55,370 --> 05:48:56,705
minute of your shift. If you

2196
05:48:56,705 --> 05:48:57,773
apply that same mindset to

2197
05:48:57,773 --> 05:48:58,608
everything else you do in your

2198
05:48:58,608 --> 05:49:00,610
career then you will be

2199
05:49:00,610 --> 05:49:02,345
successful because failure will

2200
05:49:02,345 --> 05:49:03,145
not be an option. I wish you

2201
05:49:03,145 --> 05:49:05,381
all the best and I'll do

2202
05:49:05,381 --> 05:49:08,981
anything for you in the future.

2203
05:49:17,293 --> 05:49:18,694
Good luck. Thank you. So at

2204
05:49:18,694 --> 05:49:21,300
this time I'm going to present

2205
05:49:21,300 --> 05:49:22,698
two awards. The first one is

2206
05:49:22,698 --> 05:49:24,433
not going >> to be much of a

2207
05:49:24,433 --> 05:49:26,335
shock to the class based on the

2208
05:49:26,335 --> 05:49:28,337
state of performance throughout

2209
05:49:28,337 --> 05:49:29,438
this firefighter or soon to be

2210
05:49:29,438 --> 05:49:31,173
firefighter came in very

2211
05:49:31,173 --> 05:49:34,173
prepared for in the physical

2212
05:49:34,411 --> 05:49:36,120
fitness realm of and I believe

2213
05:49:36,120 --> 05:49:39,182
made a perfect score on his

2214
05:49:39,182 --> 05:49:40,483
last test. So >> the recruit

2215
05:49:40,483 --> 05:49:42,883
receiving the physical fitness

2216
05:49:42,985 --> 05:49:45,985
award for recruit class 134 is

2217
05:49:49,459 --> 05:49:51,459
recruit tell them >>

2218
05:50:10,247 --> 05:50:12,182
the second award is based on

2219
05:50:12,182 --> 05:50:13,717
academic test taking some

2220
05:50:13,717 --> 05:50:14,751
recruits take multiple chapter

2221
05:50:14,751 --> 05:50:15,819
test in the firefighting

2222
05:50:15,819 --> 05:50:17,819
subjects and multiple

2223
05:50:18,388 --> 05:50:20,388
certification tasks throughout

2224
05:50:21,724 --> 05:50:22,859
the program to one obviously >>

2225
05:50:22,859 --> 05:50:25,259
accomplish the need for

2226
05:50:25,529 --> 05:50:27,231
certifications for a training

2227
05:50:27,231 --> 05:50:29,233
standpoint but we also rank

2228
05:50:29,233 --> 05:50:30,834
them based on their scores and

2229
05:50:30,834 --> 05:50:33,700
this year or in this class in

2230
05:50:33,700 --> 05:50:35,500
this example the top 1 or 2

2231
05:50:35,500 --> 05:50:37,307
were separated by 9/100 of a

2232
05:50:37,307 --> 05:50:38,141
point. So it's very tight and I

2233
05:50:38,141 --> 05:50:39,209
would go to say you could

2234
05:50:39,209 --> 05:50:40,277
probably throw a blanket over

2235
05:50:40,277 --> 05:50:42,913
the top half of the rest of the

2236
05:50:42,913 --> 05:50:43,981
class two was very close. So >>

2237
05:50:43,981 --> 05:50:45,316
the recruit that finished

2238
05:50:45,316 --> 05:50:47,251
number one academically in

2239
05:50:47,251 --> 05:50:49,651
recruit class 134 was robert

2240
05:50:52,923 --> 05:50:54,923
kids >>

2241
05:51:17,782 --> 05:51:19,384
every recruit class is

2242
05:51:19,384 --> 05:51:20,618
typically designated either

2243
05:51:20,618 --> 05:51:22,787
self elected or appointed by

2244
05:51:22,787 --> 05:51:24,188
the recruit training officer a

2245
05:51:24,188 --> 05:51:25,990
class PRESIDENT To help with

2246
05:51:25,990 --> 05:51:27,625
the first line communication

2247
05:51:27,625 --> 05:51:29,960
between the supervisor to class

2248
05:51:29,960 --> 05:51:31,829
to streamline two things I was

2249
05:51:31,829 --> 05:51:33,197
very fortunate in the picked up

2250
05:51:33,197 --> 05:51:36,197
the classmate and you're about

2251
05:51:36,201 --> 05:51:38,203
to meet him in that he handled

2252
05:51:38,203 --> 05:51:39,771
a lot of things for me and kept

2253
05:51:39,771 --> 05:51:40,938
that communication moving

2254
05:51:40,938 --> 05:51:42,240
whether it be group text or

2255
05:51:42,240 --> 05:51:43,341
telephone free or whatever they

2256
05:51:43,341 --> 05:51:44,209
have set up I don't even know

2257
05:51:44,209 --> 05:51:46,744
because I just went through

2258
05:51:46,744 --> 05:51:47,779
him. But at this time PRESIDENT

2259
05:51:47,779 --> 05:51:48,680
Billy star is going to come to

2260
05:51:48,680 --> 05:51:51,680
the stage and get his

2261
05:51:52,251 --> 05:51:54,251
presidential >> speech

2262
05:52:15,240 --> 05:52:18,240
. Should have made the print

2263
05:52:19,845 --> 05:52:21,613
bigger. Good morning. I first

2264
05:52:21,613 --> 05:52:23,248
want to thank chief johnson and

2265
05:52:23,248 --> 05:52:24,716
the command staff of the

2266
05:52:24,716 --> 05:52:26,716
charlotte fire department.

2267
05:52:26,819 --> 05:52:29,922
Thank you for your thank you

2268
05:52:29,922 --> 05:52:31,957
for setting the standard and we

2269
05:52:31,957 --> 05:52:33,492
now expect it uphold to serve

2270
05:52:33,492 --> 05:52:34,693
>> the citizens of charlotte

2271
05:52:34,693 --> 05:52:36,361
and >> thank you to chief

2272
05:52:36,361 --> 05:52:38,761
richardson and the training

2273
05:52:39,131 --> 05:52:41,133
staff. You didn't just >> teach

2274
05:52:41,133 --> 05:52:42,768
us skills you built discipline,

2275
05:52:42,768 --> 05:52:43,668
accountability and a standard

2276
05:52:43,668 --> 05:52:45,738
we will carry it for the rest

2277
05:52:45,738 --> 05:52:47,907
of our careers. And captain

2278
05:52:47,907 --> 05:52:50,542
gordon, thank you. You set the

2279
05:52:50,542 --> 05:52:54,346
tone, you held the line and you

2280
05:52:54,346 --> 05:52:55,347
made sure we earned this >> to

2281
05:52:55,347 --> 05:52:57,616
>> our family and friends.

2282
05:52:57,616 --> 05:52:59,510
Thank you. You carried us

2283
05:52:59,510 --> 05:53:01,860
through the early mornings, the

2284
05:53:01,860 --> 05:53:03,189
mom days and the weight of this

2285
05:53:03,189 --> 05:53:06,189
process this moment belongs to

2286
05:53:06,759 --> 05:53:08,761
you also our class came from

2287
05:53:08,761 --> 05:53:10,761
different backgrounds that

2288
05:53:11,264 --> 05:53:13,664
didn't matter. What mattered

2289
05:53:13,966 --> 05:53:16,669
was earning it. This academy

2290
05:53:16,669 --> 05:53:18,637
tested us physically, mentally

2291
05:53:18,637 --> 05:53:21,370
and emotionally. It forced >>

2292
05:53:21,841 --> 05:53:24,377
us to find out who we are when

2293
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things get hard. It taught us

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05:53:27,447 --> 05:53:29,315
this >> this job is not about

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05:53:29,315 --> 05:53:32,315
the individual. It's about the

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05:53:32,752 --> 05:53:34,420
team. It's about trust. Trust

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05:53:34,420 --> 05:53:35,655
that the person next to you

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05:53:35,655 --> 05:53:38,592
will do their job when it

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05:53:38,592 --> 05:53:41,428
matters most. That's what we

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05:53:41,428 --> 05:53:43,430
built to >> my class. I'm proud

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05:53:43,430 --> 05:53:46,166
of you. We came in as

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05:53:46,166 --> 05:53:48,835
individuals. Today we leave as

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05:53:48,835 --> 05:53:50,236
firefighters. But this isn't

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05:53:50,236 --> 05:53:53,506
the finish line. This is the

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05:53:53,506 --> 05:53:54,441
starting point. Now we step

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05:53:54,441 --> 05:53:56,543
into the firehouses of the

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05:53:56,543 --> 05:53:58,943
charlotte fire department where

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05:53:59,413 --> 05:54:02,413
standards don't drop. It gets

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05:54:02,849 --> 05:54:04,551
higher and we will meet it

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05:54:04,551 --> 05:54:06,853
because we understand what this

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05:54:06,853 --> 05:54:08,955
badge means. It means >>

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05:54:08,955 --> 05:54:10,823
showing up when others can't.

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05:54:10,823 --> 05:54:13,940
Standing firm when things go

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05:54:13,940 --> 05:54:15,662
bad and carrying the trust of

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05:54:15,662 --> 05:54:18,432
the people we serve. So stay

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05:54:18,432 --> 05:54:20,700
humble, stay ready, stay

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05:54:20,700 --> 05:54:22,736
disciplined and never forget

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05:54:22,736 --> 05:54:25,172
what it took to get here.

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05:54:25,172 --> 05:54:27,572
Congratulations. Now let's go

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05:54:35,916 --> 05:54:36,717
to work. Thank you. Charlotte

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05:54:36,717 --> 05:54:39,117
>> fire department has a

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05:54:39,219 --> 05:54:40,854
tradition for recruit academies

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05:54:40,854 --> 05:54:42,790
to present a plan to the

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05:54:42,790 --> 05:54:43,957
training academy at this time

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I'd like to present chief

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05:54:45,759 --> 05:54:48,159
richardson and chief gordon >>

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05:54:49,931 --> 05:54:51,931
with class 134 black >>

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05:55:21,395 --> 05:55:24,132
and now I present class 130

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05:55:24,132 --> 05:55:27,132
four's class video and thank

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05:55:27,702 --> 05:55:30,102
you ladies and gentlemen

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05:59:52,738 --> 05:59:54,738
and now >>

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we

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06:03:23,719 --> 06:03:25,754
we will >> now conduct a

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06:03:25,754 --> 06:03:27,923
presentation of badges. So I

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06:03:27,923 --> 06:03:29,457
asked the command staff to join

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06:03:29,457 --> 06:03:33,570
captain gordon and I on the

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06:03:35,397 --> 06:03:37,797
stage >> class 134 prepare for

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06:03:39,201 --> 06:03:41,601
the presentation of badge >>

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06:04:05,327 --> 06:04:07,430
jake ash pinning jake's badge

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06:04:07,430 --> 06:04:10,430
is his father retired engineer

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06:04:12,502 --> 06:04:14,902
mike ash recruit class 39 >>

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06:04:59,316 --> 06:05:01,316
I >>

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06:05:10,994 --> 06:05:13,363
jaden cam pinning jaden's badge

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06:05:13,363 --> 06:05:16,363
is his brother captain roshan's

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06:05:16,400 --> 06:05:18,800
springs tower 18 a shift

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06:05:23,207 --> 06:05:25,207
recruit class 63 >>

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06:05:42,260 --> 06:05:44,260
male

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06:06:18,396 --> 06:06:20,396
joseph karnes >>

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06:06:36,614 --> 06:06:38,614
wants >> to join

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06:06:56,334 --> 06:06:58,334
norman chatman >>

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06:07:33,805 --> 06:07:35,805
landon dibble

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06:08:05,471 --> 06:08:07,471
nicholas ends major >>

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06:08:44,877 --> 06:08:46,877
colin >> kennedy

2354
06:09:13,473 --> 06:09:15,473
robert koch

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06:09:53,614 --> 06:09:54,715
. >> taylor moore pinning

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06:09:54,715 --> 06:09:56,951
taylor's badge is his

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06:09:56,951 --> 06:09:59,351
stepfather retired captain mark

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06:10:01,322 --> 06:10:03,322
ballou recruit class 50 >>

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06:10:27,448 --> 06:10:29,448
see

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06:10:56,512 --> 06:10:58,512
eric proche >>

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06:11:30,913 --> 06:11:32,913
kennedy rowland

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06:11:46,496 --> 06:11:48,496
worked for

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06:12:12,354 --> 06:12:14,354
cole shaw going

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06:12:35,746 --> 06:12:37,746
so leah sinclair

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06:13:07,611 --> 06:13:09,611
yeah >> william starr

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06:13:40,578 --> 06:13:44,178
but celia's been a kid is >>

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06:14:23,121 --> 06:14:24,890
dylan wilson >> pinning >>

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06:14:24,890 --> 06:14:26,591
dylan's badge as his father

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06:14:26,591 --> 06:14:28,991
retired captain brian wilson

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06:14:33,531 --> 06:14:35,531
recruit class 38 >>

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06:15:31,658 --> 06:15:34,658
first class 134 the first place

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06:15:40,466 --> 06:15:41,767
to go >> at this time I ask all

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06:15:41,767 --> 06:15:44,170
sworn members of the charlotte

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06:15:44,170 --> 06:15:46,406
fire department both active and

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06:15:46,406 --> 06:15:47,674
retired to please stand. Chief

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06:15:47,674 --> 06:15:50,740
johnson will administer the

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06:15:59,510 --> 06:16:01,354
oath of right recruit >> class

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06:16:01,354 --> 06:16:04,354
134 raise your right hands and

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06:16:04,391 --> 06:16:05,826
repeat >> after me I state your

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06:16:05,826 --> 06:16:08,826
name do solemnly swear or

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06:16:10,864 --> 06:16:13,667
affirm >> I >> swear on my

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06:16:13,667 --> 06:16:15,168
honor as a member my daughter

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06:16:15,168 --> 06:16:18,504
as a member of the charlotte

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06:16:18,504 --> 06:16:20,307
fire department are calm and in

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06:16:20,307 --> 06:16:21,976
the presence of these witnesses

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06:16:21,976 --> 06:16:23,610
>> and in the presence of the

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06:16:23,610 --> 06:16:26,100
officers I >> will dedicate

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06:16:27,447 --> 06:16:29,850
myself to the task >> of

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06:16:29,850 --> 06:16:31,317
minimizing the risk of fire to

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06:16:31,317 --> 06:16:32,986
the past and minimizing the

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06:16:32,986 --> 06:16:35,121
risk of fire and >> other

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06:16:35,121 --> 06:16:36,589
hazards to life and property

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06:16:36,589 --> 06:16:38,292
and other aspects of life. The

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06:16:38,292 --> 06:16:41,292
property of the citizens of

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06:16:41,529 --> 06:16:44,529
charlotte the and >> I shall

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06:16:45,132 --> 06:16:47,000
always in all my actions always

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06:16:47,000 --> 06:16:49,200
and all my actions keep >> the

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06:16:49,200 --> 06:16:50,504
honor of the department your

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06:16:50,504 --> 06:16:52,205
honor and the department, its

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06:16:52,205 --> 06:16:54,700
officers and its members.

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06:16:54,700 --> 06:16:55,409
that's all for today, senators.

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06:16:55,409 --> 06:16:58,179
Foremost >> in my heart and

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06:16:58,179 --> 06:17:02,249
mind. In my heart and mind you

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06:17:02,249 --> 06:17:05,249
MAY lower your right hands.

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06:17:05,653 --> 06:17:08,653
Yeah. I'm gordon. You MAY

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06:17:09,289 --> 06:17:11,689
dismiss your class. Class 134

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06:17:12,694 --> 06:17:13,895
about face. Please >> welcome

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06:17:13,895 --> 06:17:14,929
and join in newest members of

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06:17:14,929 --> 06:17:17,329
the charlotte fire department

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06:17:20,670 --> 06:17:22,670
>>

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06:17:41,789 --> 06:17:44,189
recruit class 134. You're just

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06:17:49,831 --> 06:17:51,666
MISS. So this concludes the

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06:17:51,666 --> 06:17:52,968
formal ceremony. Chief johnson

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06:17:52,968 --> 06:17:54,136
and the command staff invite

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06:17:54,136 --> 06:17:55,937
you to join them for a late

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06:17:55,937 --> 06:17:57,405
reception immediately following

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06:17:57,405 --> 06:17:59,374
as you exit the auditorium

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06:17:59,374 --> 06:18:00,675
state of the rye until you

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06:18:00,675 --> 06:18:01,842
reach the cafeteria. We're

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06:18:01,842 --> 06:18:04,679
going to bring the class up on

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06:18:04,679 --> 06:18:08,279
stage for a few photos. Thank

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06:18:08,517 --> 06:18:12,117
you again for being with us