SSgt. Honora Sullivan-Chin received a Special Recognition Award at the annual Spirit of MAWLE Awards Ceremony on June 22, 2023.  SSgt. Sullivan-Chin was recognized for her work as NPD’s Mental Health Liaison Supervisor, where she collaborates with our clinical co-responders.  She has served thoughtfully and with dedication in this challenging role.  She was also recognized for her work as NPD’s Supervisor of our Community Liaison Officers.  SSgt. Sullivan-Chin united a group of compassionate and dedicated employees and has instilled a sense of teamwork into the group. With her guidance, Community Liaison Officers have been heavily involved in community outreach efforts.  SSgt. Sullivan-Chin has done all this while also serving as a patrol supervisor on the overnight shift and while earning her second master’s degree.

On January 12, 2022 Northampton Public Safety received a call for a man in cardiac arrest on the ice of the twin ponds in the Meadows Area of the city.  Dispatcher Lisa Day did an excellent job of keeping the son in law of the victim calm and focused and gave him instructions on how to perform CPR.  Officer Kohl responded to the scene and located the men on the ice, which was unstable and cracking under his feet.  He was able to pull the victim to shore, determine that the victim had no pulse and performed CPR, until NFR arrived and took over medical care.  The victim was eventually transported to Baystate Medical Center and ultimately listed in stable condition.  For his actions, Officer Kohl was awarded the Exceptional Duty Medal.