NYPD American Legion Post 460: My Standard Will Remain Perfection © (Remarks)
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Before memorializing my remarks, I would like to take time
to recognize this outstanding NYPD Fraternal Organization, as well as the evenings
two other speakers.
American Legion NYPD Post 460
“American Legion NYC Police Post 460 was founded on November
11, 1919. It was recognized as a line organization by the NYPD on August 31,
1920.
“Our membership is composed of both active and retired NYPD
officers, as well as sworn law enforcement officers who are in good standing at
federal, state, and local levels.
"Membership also includes military police officers in good
standing, or honorably discharged, who have served in the United States
Military during times of war.
“Through fraternal unity, continuing the positive momentum
of our mission for veterans and their families we provide LEADERSHIP through
individual and organizational services.
"We are dedicated to the following:
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Loyalty
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Encouragement
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Advocacy
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Duty
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Education
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Respect
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Service
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Honor
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Perseverance
“Through comradeship, mentorship and advocacy our efforts
will bring veterans together within the NYPD to provide leadership for the
present members, and future veterans.”
https://centennial.legion.org/new-york/post460?p=about
NYPD Chief of Internal Affairs: Miguel A. Iglesias
He noted various pitfalls that personnel should be aware of
and avoid.
“The Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB) is dedicated to
preserving integrity, which is critical to the function of the Police
Department, and fighting corruption within the NYPD. The department cannot
successfully serve the public without maintaining the public's trust.
IAB helps to ensure that trust by detecting,
investigating, and bringing to justice the small number of New York City police
officers and civilians who engage in misconduct and corruption.” https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/investigative/internal-affairs.page
NYPD Inspector Mark Wachter / Commanding Officer Health
and Wellness Section
“Formed in 2019 under the Deputy Commissioner of Employee
Relations, the Health and Wellness Section was created to combat mental health
stigma, create mental and physical health resources as well as educate and
support our members in all aspects of wellness.
“In this section we have many moving but equally important
parts:
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The Critical Incident and Stress
Management Program
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Employee Assistance Unit
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Peer Support Program
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Financial Wellness Education
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Retirement Wellness Education
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Fitness and Nutrition Support
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Social Media
https://nypdhws.squarespace.com/about
The NYPD American Legion Post 460: My Standard Will
Remain Perfection ©
My remarks were dedicated to the attendees, and all who have
served America both in the military and law enforcement.
I summarized my presentations as NYPD
Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker over the last two months.
These presentations included the following:
1. NYPD Police Self Support Group as requested by Dr.
Eli Kleinman, Supervising Chief Surgeon of the NYPD, at the Medical Services
Division facility in Queens.
The title was The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis
©.
Attendees were members of the NYPD Police Self Support Group
(PSSG) and were profoundly inspirational.
Each introduced themselves prior to my presentation, sharing
experiences of their personal line-of-duty injuries.
Their stories ignited a sense of respect, honor, and
gratitude within my soul for their sacrifices.
These individuals represent the finest of all of us. Their experiences are a powerhouse of wisdom for all the NYPD, and
for law enforcement nationwide.
2. NYPD Employee Assistance Unit: Leading Through a
National Crisis © at the Police Academy - Dr. Stephen Wakschal delivered a powerful
presentation titled A Suicide Awareness and Intervention Program for Law
Enforcement Professionals.
3. NYPD Sergeants: Leading Through a National Crisis © -
thanks to the kind invitation of Inspector Mark Wachter.
We spotlighted topics critical to American law enforcement; principled
leadership, building morale, emotional resilience, and suicide prevention.
4. NYPD Lieutenants and Captains: Leading Through a
National Crisis ©, again thanks to Inspector Mark Wachter and his team.
As with previous presentations with the NYPD Police Self
Support Group, the Peer Assistance Group, and the newly appointed sergeants;
the necessity of serving as ethical protector's was spotlighted for the newly
promoted lieutenants and captains.
The concept of the wounded healer was also highlighted.
We addressed morale and suicide issues among law
enforcement. This tragic reality was emphasized by a headline from California
on Nov. 7, 2023 in the Los Angeles Times:
"Four Current & former L.A. Sheriff's Department
employees died by suicide in a 24-hour span"
This tragedy led to my presentation 21st Century Policing: Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center © presentation in California for 18 law
enforcement agencies.
It was organized by a partnership of the U.S. Marshall of
the SDNY with the NYPD liaison in California.
By honestly addressing these issues, our goal was to
destigmatize suicide and mental health issues. We spotlighted the following:
Ethical Protector – wherever I am, those entrusted in
my presence are safe because of me.
Wounded Healer - “The main question is not ‘How can
we hide our wounds?’ so we don’t have to be embarrassed, but ‘How can we put
our woundedness in the service of others?”
Reflections: The NYPD American Legion Post 460: My
Standard Will Remain Perfection ©
Over 23,000 American military personnel were killed in
action during World War II in Italy alone.
We visited these sacred grounds to honor Americans who
offered the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
Florence American
WWII Cemetery - “On these sacred grounds lie 4,393 Americans. 1,409
have their names engraved upon it as missing in action.
Rome American
Cemetery - the sacred burial ground of 7,858 Americans. Also, in the
on-site chapel an additional 3,095 names are engraved into stone. These are the
missing in action, lost at sea, or buried at sea.
Respecting our military, and reverence for those lost in
service freedom is an indisputable principle for the reawakening of our
nation. It is also one of the nine Principles of American Policing.
These experiences were memorialized in the article 21st Century Policing: Issues and Response.
A FINAL THOUGHT: THE SENTINEL OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
“My dedication to this sacred duty is total and
wholehearted. In the responsibility bestowed upon me, never will I falter.
“And with dignity and perseverance my standard will
remain perfection.”
Note Well: I would like to thanks NYPD Sgt. Joseph
Angelone, Fraternal Liaison of the Employee Assistance Unit for his
coordinating my speaking at the event, and for his kind introduction.
Additional information on these presentations were published in The Chief of Police on December 10, 2024. This is a publication of the National Association of Chiefs of Police.
Mental Health Resources for NYPD Members
The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis
About Vincent
His most recent of four books are Reawakening America © and Listen to Their Cries.©
Bove is recipient of the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award, former confidant of players from two world-champion New York Yankee teams, and served as spokesperson for a coalition of Virginia Tech tragedy victim's families.
He was appointed Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker by the NYPD in 2024. In this role he addresses ethical leadership, building morale, emotional resiliency, and suicide prevention at NYPD events, roll calls, and in published works.
Bove has been an author for the National Association of Chiefs of Police for 15 years. He has over 60 published works, and an unprecedented 18 cover stories for their magazine.
Bove served the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association for 20 consecutive years as liaison and chairperson on policing leadership, violence prevention, and public safety issues.
He conducted Leadership Principles: Crisis Planning, Community Partnerships, Violence Prevention © keynotes to safeguard New York City at sites including:
· Museums hosted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
· Corporations hosted by The New York Stock Exchange
· Hospitals hosted by Rockefeller University
· Properties hosted by The Union Club of New York
· Universities hosted by Columbia University, the New York Athletic Club and Fordham University.
Bove has conducted extensive leadership presentations for the NYPD, FBI, the United States Military Academy, law enforcement, educators, security professionals, and students nationwide. vincentbove.com
“We must all serve as catalysts to protect our workplaces, schools, communities, public spaces, houses of worship, and one another.
Public safety demands leadership, vigilance, and collaboration.
"Security and personal safety demands comprehensive enhancements, on-going training, effective response to warning signs, and building bridges with law enforcement, private security, and every member of the community.” Vincent J Bove
1. NYPD American Legion Post 460 (Credit NYPD American Legion Post 460)
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