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DOC Celebrates Medal Day 2024

Officer “Solid Gold” Jenkins was one of many heroes presented with the Perfect Attendance Award during the Medal Day Ceremony. The DOC veteran has not called out sick from work during his 45-year career.

On Nov. 15, DOC hosted its 2024 Medal Day Ceremony at the NYPD Academy in College Point. The ceremony, which was the first one held since 2021, celebrated the exceptional public service of the Department’s uniformed and non-uniformed staff.

Joined by New York City Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker, Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie presented medals to honor staff for their extraordinary display of bravery while working in city jails.

This year’s honorees included, among others, Officer Wright for his exceptional work in stopping visitors from smuggling in contraband, Officers Barbosa Jr., Stanislaus and McQueen for saving the life of a toddler who was choking on a potato chip, Officer Burgos for saving the life of a person in custody and Officer Colina for coming to the aid of his fellow Officer after she was attacked by a person in custody.

“DOC staff hold one of the most challenging, and most rewarding, jobs in law enforcement. Their selfless dedication to this city deserves to be recognized and celebrated,” Commissioner Maginley-Liddie said. “All DOC staff are heroes, but at this year's Medal Day, we honored some of the most exceptional members of the Boldest family. Our honorees saved lives, assisted in emergencies, and upheld their roles with extraordinary bravery and integrity. We thank them for their service and for their commitment to our DOC community.”

The Commissioner also recognized 11 DOC heroes for their dedication to maintaining perfect attendance, which included Officer “Solid Gold” Jenkins who has not called out sick from work during his 45-year career.

Officials from the Assistant Deputy Wardens/Deputy Wardens Association, Correction Captains’ Association and COBA NYC also presented medals to our correctional professionals in recognition of their heroic acts of service.

In addition, a special tribute was held in remembrance of fallen hero Officer Robert H. Boom Jr., a 13-year veteran who died in the line of duty on June 18.

DOC sends a special thank you to the members of NYPD for helping to honor New York City’s Boldest at their state-of-the-art training facility.

The Boldest family also thanks Funk Flex and Maino for helping to celebrate the heroic service of our members during the special ceremony. 

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