America’s Law Enforcement Suicide Crisis: Issues and Response

Aside from the agonizing law enforcement deaths by suicide nationally, the NYPD has its share of heartbreak.

During the last few months alone, since my appointment as NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker, there have been numerous NYPD suicides.

A Renewed Commitment

Recently, two days before Christmas, NYPD Sgt. Ivan Rodriquez died by suicide.  His passing again reminds us of the reality of the law enforcement suicide crisis.

In Sgt. Ivan Rodriquez's name, and in prayerful remembrance of all whom have died by suicide, our leadership, vigilance, and collaboration requires a renewed commitment.

Every life is sacred. Let us renew our determination to ethical leadership, strengthening morale, and emotional resilience; all critical interdependent pillars of suicide prevention.

Death by Suicide Response

As a response to the loss of Sgt. Rodriguez, I authored a document on Christmas Eve to key NYPD officials involved with suicide and prevention.

It is memorialized here, to inspire increased support for all who protect and serve our communities, not only in the NYPD, but with law enforcement agencies nationwide.

The NYPD is America’s most renowned and largest police department.  The eyes of not only the nation, but the world are upon them.

May these tragedies renew our resolve to safeguard the sentinels of our communities.

Christmas Eve NYPD Communication

"It has been my honor to complement your dedication to health and wellness over the last three months, and be assured of my continued dedication.

"Since last night’s death by suicide tragedy, I have received many communications. 

"These are from individuals whom I have been privileged to meet during my NYPD presentations, and numerous law enforcement officials who follow my work.

"As you can imagine, many are concerned with issues of leadership, morale, resiliency, and suicide that are tragically prevalent throughout society.

"These concerns amplify with the emotionally sensitive holiday season, and the ongoing challenges to law enforcement.  

"Yet, I remain hopeful and confident that our ongoing collaboration will favorably address the crisis.

"To that end, I share these reflections so that we may continue our dedication to safeguarding the NYPD, and most effectively protect the department.

2025 Action Plan

"Since there will be an upcoming 2025 Action Plan meeting with NYPD officials and myself, perhaps these points can be included in our planning.

"It is my humble opinion that evaluating these issues will enable us to most effectively serve:

Are there protocols, procedure, policies, or guidelines in place that are set in motion upon a department death by suicide?

Is there a policy in place where a statement is released from the highest level of the NYPD as a response to a tragedy?

Are there chaplain, and executive level visits to next of kin, and ongoing follow up?

Are grief counselors assigned to the location where the individual worked, and to the families on an ongoing basis?

Are individuals connected with the incident required to attend the NYPD Critical Incident Stress Management Program for debriefings?

Does NYPD News, and other department mechanisms utilize their production and social media outlets to spotlight mental health, morale, resiliency, and suicide prevention?

Is there the highest level of collaboration not only with NYPD fraternal organizations, but with all the unions?

Is there an immediate formal written communication to key individuals involved with health and wellness concerns - including the police commissioner and senior executives; advising them of incidents, and implementation of procedures, policy, guidelines, and protocols?

Are there not only required training conferences for all members of the Peer Support Group, but also a state-of-the art certification program with continuous renewal requirements?

Does the NYPD have a fraternal organization for victims’ families, with retreat style experiences and events to support their concerns?

Is there training, and or certifications for all involved with the recruitment process on mental health and suicide warning signs?

Are there guidelines for enhanced vigilance after an incident because of “copy-cat” concerns?

Are the many favorable EAU programs, and the Finest Care Northwell Direct program as effective as possible.  Since these provide antidotes to the crisis, what more can be done to maximize efficacy?

Aside from Northwell Direct, and the confidentiality involved, is there a mechanism for individuals to anonymously share other concerns that impact morale, resiliency, and mental health?

Are we working in partnership with other city agencies to productively safeguard other first responders?

How often are there conferences to address issues of ethical leadership, morale, resiliency, and suicide prevention? Are these events marketed to address critical issues not only for current personnel, but for retirees, and open to military veterans?

After my remarks to the NYPD American Legion Post 460 Fraternal Organization, I was advised by a board member that there are over 3,400 NYPD personnel who have served in the armed forces.  Is there a program that specifically addresses their mental health concerns due not only to their current law enforcement status, but their military background?

BACKGROUND

These are some of the issues essential to developing my initiative title The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis, Principled Leadership, Morale, Resilience © due to the cooperation of former Commissioner Thomas G. Donlon.

We had been in contact on these issues not only while he was the NYPD Commissioner, but during his time with the FBI, which had led me to conduct numerous keynotes for the bureau.

I am confident that dedication to these critical issues will remain, especially encouraged by the ethical leadership, dedication, and commitment of Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

FINAL REFLECTION

"It has been my sacred privilege to have provided leadership on trauma and crisis management for 45 years.

"At the aforementioned NYPD meeting, I was asked to highlight these credentials, and to spotlight not only my crisis management reputation, but chaplaincy achievements.

"These include, but not limited to, confidant to the New York Yankees after the tragic death of their captain in a plane crash, spokesperson for a coalition of victims and their families of the Virginia Tech tragedy [authoring a report on their behalf], and decades of additional trauma related services and ministry.

"Bullet points are noted, shared with the hope that these credentials will most effectively be deployed. 

"This will be in collaboration with the dedicated expertise of NYPD whom I am privileged to be working with. Our mutual goal is to make the department a national model of leadership, health, and wellness.

"A prayer for the blessings of this sacred season upon all members of the NYPD, and all of American law enforcement. 

"Respectfully, Vincent J. Bove"

Note Well: Names of Addresses on Dec. 24, 2024 communication from Vincent J. Bove have been redacted as an expression of respectful confidentiality.

Bullet Points noted below were included in an attachment to the Dec. 24, 2024 communication.

Related Bove Published Works from the NACOP:

The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis ©

NYPD Employee Assistance Unit: Leading Through a National Crisis ©

21st Century Policing: Issues and Response                           

21st Century American Policing Demands Ethical Leadership

Police Suicides: Awareness, Compassion, Action

Safeguarding America’s Protectors: A Community Responsibility

America’s Law Enforcement Sacrifices Demand Eternal Gratitude

Igniting 21st Century Ethical Policing: Understanding the Profession

“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

PHOTOS:

1. In Memoriam: NYPD Sgt. Ivan Rodriquez (RALLC illustration) 

2. Profound experience Dec. 18, 2024 after my Eucharistic service at a senior residence home in Morris County, NJ.
    

After asking for their prayers at the end of the service, Claire Palestri, seen here with me in the collage, shared the story of her father, James Francis Carberry.

He was an NYPD Detective who died by suicide in 1938, and was found by Clare and her mother.

It was an experience that has remained with Claire throughout her life.

Claire asked me to share the story and assured me of her prayers for my work so we can prevent others from going through this heartbreak.

The New York Times clip here is from 1938, and the photo of Claire and her husband Robert Palestri, a World War II United States Air Force pilot, touches the soul.

3. Collage of NACOP article by Vincent J. Bove.

4. Annemarie Rossiter Dec. 11, 2024 email to Bove, with permission. (RALLC collage) 

Excerpt:  "Thank you for such a beautifully written article. It was a wonderful tribute to our son...In honor of Colin, I try to help as many as I can with Beyond the Badge because I don't want anyone to feel the incredible pain we have experience since his loss." Annemarie Rossiter

Vincent J. Bove Bullet Point Bio as Requested by NYPD Officials

•  National Speaker, Confidant & Author of 4 books & 325 articles on ethical leadership & public safety.

•  NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker - spotlighting ethical leadership, morale, resiliency & suicide prevention.

•  Chaplain: Players from two New York Yankees World Series Championship Teams & players throughout Major League Baseball - authoring 2 books on this ministry.

•  Spokesperson: Coalition of victim’s families from the Virginia Tech tragedy, authoring a report on their behalf.

•  Two master’s degrees: Pontifical Josephinum, a Vatican institution.

•  45 years of chaplaincy with extensive missionary activities - traveled throughout China 6 times with his wife during the last 8 years.

•  10 years pro bono youth ministry as a Salesian of Don Bosco - developed summer camps in the Bahamas, St. Thomas Church in Harlem, & Louisianna.

•  Chairperson: Bergen County Police Chiefs Association for 20 years on ethical leadership & school violence.

•  National Association of Chiefs of Police author - 15 years with unprecedented 18 cover stores on policing leadership.

•  Developed & published policing certification program titled 21st Century Policing: America’s Ethical Protector

•  Speaker: FBI, law enforcement, school violence, U.S. Air Force & the United States Military Academy - who sponsored his book Listen To Their Cries for all attendees at their National Conference of Ethics in America.

NYPD and FDNY Chaplains: Purpose, Service, Respect

During a recent action plan session with NYPD and FDNY executives at the NYPD Health and Wellness Section office, the noble ministry of chaplain’s units was a focus.

This ministry is a necessity for public service agencies, especially first responders due to the intensity of sacrifice required.

Admirably, they are units of prominence with both the NYPD and FDNY.

Irrefutably; policing, firefighting, and emergency service personnel require a sound body, mind, and spirit to efficaciously perform their duties.

The chaplaincy ministry is a pillar of encouragement, affirmation, and support to these public-servants, and their ministry deserves support, gratitude, and admiration.

About NYPD

“The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is the largest and one of the oldest municipal police departments in the United States, with approximately 36,000 officers and 19,000 civilian employees.

“The NYPD was established in 1845. Today, it is responsible for policing an 8.5-million-person city, by performing a wide variety of public safety, law enforcement, traffic management, counterterror, and emergency response roles.

“In the past 25 years, the department has achieved spectacular declines in both violent and property crime, ensuring that New York City has the lowest overall rate of major crimes in the 25 largest cities in the country.

“The NYPD is divided into major bureaus for enforcement, investigations, and administration. It has 78 patrol precincts with patrol officers and detectives covering the entire city. The department also has 12 transit districts to police the subway system and its nearly six-million daily riders, and nine police service areas (PSA’s) to patrol the city's public housing developments. These are homes to more than 400,000 residents.

“Additionally, uniformed civilians serve as traffic safety agents on the city's busy streets and highways, and as school safety agents, protecting public schools and the over-a-million students who attend them.”    

FDNY Overview

“The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States.

“It is universally recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. Annually, FDNY responds to millions of emergency calls.

“The Department's primary mission is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, fire prevention, and other critical public safety services to both residents and visitors in New York City's five boroughs.

“It also responds outside of the City's borders to assist neighboring municipalities, and nationally/internationally on special assignments.

“Since its inception in 1865, the FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest large city in the country. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

“FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property. They aim to prevent emergencies by continually educating the public in fire and life safety, and disaster preparedness, as well as enforcing public safety codes.”

“The head of the Department is the Fire Commissioner, the second in command is the First Deputy Commissioner. The Chief of Department is the highest-ranking uniformed member. Currently, the FDNY has more than 17,000 employees, including approximately: 11,000 firefighters and fire officers; 4,500 EMTs, paramedics and EMS officers; and 2,000 civilian employees, including fire protection inspectors.

“Spread across New York City's 302 square miles, the FDNY has 218 firehouses, 39 EMS stations, and additional support facilities, including one’s housing fleet services, fire alarm and emergency medical dispatch, and health services for its membership. The Department's Fire Academy (also known as "The Rock") is located on Manhattan's Randall's Island, and its EMS Academy (also referred to as "The Fort") is located at Fort Totten in Queens. FDNY headquarters, housing its Fire Department Operations Center (FDOC), is located in Brooklyn.

“The Department has a fleet of more than 1,300 apparatus, specialty vehicles, ambulances and fireboats”

NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker

The purpose of our meeting was to develop a plan on how to most effectively utilize my NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker appointment with the NYPD and FDNY.

We discussed the many positive programs of both agencies. This included the NYPD’s Critical Incident Stress Management Program, their Peer Support Program, POPPA, Chaplain’s unit, and Finest Care as supported by Northwell Direct.

Our discussion also included the FDNY Chaplain’s unit, Peer Support Program, promotion training campaigns, and first line supervisory training programs.

We crystallized how each department conducts health and wellness.  This would facilitate my role with complementing their extraordinary work with an unprecedented NYPD / FDNY / EMS  leadership and wellness initiative. 

Our discussions identified how to best use my background of training law enforcement and first responders with leadership, crisis management and violence prevention issues. Yet, how to also my privileged chaplaincy experiences to best assist the NYPD and FDNY. 

This work began with a custom developed initiative titled The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis. This was prepared for the NYPD Commissioner in October, 2024. Its pillars are ethical leadership, building morale, emotional resiliency, and suicide prevention.

NYPD Chaplains Unit

“Recognizing a need to attend to the emotional and spiritual needs of its members, the department formed the Chaplains Unit in 1906. 

"Since that time, we have been successfully helping countless members of the service and their families during difficult or stressful times.

“The Chaplains Unit provides confidential counseling, spiritual assistance, and moral guidance. In addition, chaplains are available for various religious services upon request.

“Our department chaplains are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and respond directly to serious incidents involving members of the service. Department chaplains also provide pastoral care by visiting members of the service who are injured or sick.

“Our chaplains provide needed support and outreach by visiting police facilities to promote officer well-being. This gives the chaplains an opportunity to interact with members at their commands.

“Any members wishing to speak to a chaplain may do so confidentially in our office at PSA 4: 130 Avenue C, Room 409 New York, NY 10009. 

An FDNY chaplain can meet the member at a location of their choosing.”   NYPD Chaplains Unit

FDNY Chaplains Unit

“The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has chaplains who provide support to firefighters and staff during difficult times. Chaplains are available 24/7 and can meet with members in person or confidentially in the office at PSA 4. They can also meet members at a location of their choosing.

Tribute:

“Monsignor John E. Delendick: A 28-year FDNY veteran who was appointed as a chaplain in 1996. 

"The Monsignor was present at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and spent many hours helping families and friends of those who died. 

"In 2023, Monsignor Delendick passed away from World Trade Center-related cancer at the age of 74.

“Chaplains can help firefighters and staff with a range of issues, including burnout, stress, and trauma. They can also assist with duties and celebrate exciting times.”  AI Overview of FDNY Chaplains

Initial NYPD Programs

The initial programs since my NYPD appointment will now be a foundation for already additionally scheduled NYPD / FDNY Operation Resiliency programs.

Programs so far have included:

·       Police Self Support Group

·       The Peer Support Group

·       75 Newly Promoted Sergeants

·       All Newly Appointed Lieutenants and Captains

·       The NYPD American Legion Post 460

Since NYPD / FDNY programs have now been scheduled, I was asked to develop a bullet point introduction.  

The request was to spotlight not only my 25 years of law enforcement credentials, but also my 45 years of chaplaincy and ministry services.

It was uplifting to have the NYPD and FDNY executives appreciate that these combined life-long experiences are invaluable to their departments, and to American society.

The bullet points requested are as follows:

Vincent Bove Bullet Point Bio

·       National Speaker, Confidant & Author of 4 books & 325 articles on ethical leadership, violence prevention & crisis management.  

·       NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker - spotlighting ethical leadership, morale, resiliency & suicide prevention.

·       Chaplain: Players from two New York Yankee World Series Championship Teams & players throughout Major League Baseball, authoring two books on this ministry.

·       Spokesperson: Coalition of victim's families from the Virginia Tech tragedy, authoring a report on their behalf.

·       Two master’s degrees from the Pontifical Josephinum, a Vatican institution. *

·       45 years of chaplaincy experience with extensive missionary activities - traveled extensively throughout China with his wife, six times during the last 8 years.

·       10 years pro bono youth ministry as a Salesian of Saint John Bosco - developed youth camps in the Bahamas, St. Thomas Church in Harlem, and Louisiana.

·       Chairperson: Bergen County Police Chiefs Association for 20 years on ethical leadership and school violence.

·       National Association of Chiefs of Police  author - 15 years with an unprecedented 18 cover stores on policing leadership.

·       Developed & published policing certification program titled 21st Century Policing: America’s Ethical Protector

·       Speaker: FBI, law enforcement, school violence, U.S. Air Force, and United States Military Academy - who sponsored his book Listen To Their Cries for all attendees at their National Conference of Ethics in America.

It has been a humbling experience to assist those who serve. The NYPD and FDNY have my unwavering support of their missions to protect and serve the people of New York City.

Mental Health Resources for NYPD Members

About Vincent

Vincent J. Bove is a national speaker, author, and confidant on issues critical to America with over 325 published works. 

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 the Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker by the NYPD in 2024; addressing issues of ethical leadership, building morale, emotional resiliency, and suicide prevention.  

Bove has been an author for the National Association of Chiefs of Police for 15 years, with over 60 published works, and an unprecedented 18 cover stories for their magazine. 

He served the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association for 20 consecutive years as liaison and chairperson on policing leadership, violence prevention, and public safety issues.

Bove developed 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 FBI, the United States Military Academy, law enforcement, educators, security professionals, and students nationwide. www.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

* Governance & Pontifical Identity: The Josephinum is a pontifical institution immediately subject to the Holy See, through the Apostolic Nuncio, and governed by the Board of Trustees. Its programs follow the norms established by the Code of Canon Law, the Congregation for the Clergy, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As a pontifical seminary, the Josephinum assists seminarians in developing their unity and love for the Holy Father and the Holy See.

Related Bove Published Works from the NACOP:

The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis ©

NYPD Employee Assistance Unit: Leading Through a National Crisis ©

21st Century Policing: Issues and Response                           

21st Century American Policing Demands Ethical Leadership

Police Suicides: Awareness, Compassion, Action

Safeguarding America’s Protectors: A Community Responsibility

America’s Law Enforcement Sacrifices Demand Eternal Gratitude

Igniting 21st Century Ethical Policing: Understanding the Profession

"Vincent Bove dedicates his life to making his fellow citizens and communities safer and more secure. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Vincent Bove for his sense of duty, determination and dedication in making our country a safer and more secure place to live." Congressional Record, 108th Congress

PHOTOS:

1. NYPD / FDNY Operation Resiliency (Illustration RALLC)

2. A mortally injured Father Mychal Judge is carried out of the World Trade Center by first responders, including Bill Cosgrove (in white shirt). Cosgrove says, "everybody you see in that picture was saved" from the North Tower's collapse, moments later. (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters /Landov)

3. Vincent J. Bove as confidant with New York Yankees whom he served 1979 - 1982 and authored his first book And On the Eighth Day God Created the Yankees. (RALLC)

4. Vincent J. Bove as confidant of the New York Yankees in their dugout during exhibition game, April 19, 1982. (RALLC)

5. Collage of Vincent J. Bove as member of the Salesians of Saint John Bosco, 1975 - 1985. Collage includes photos of his work with youth of Louisiana, the Bahamas, Saint Thomas the Apostle Youth Center in Harlem, Buckeye Youth Detention Center in Columbus, Ohio, and Don Bosco Summer Camp in Newton, NJ. (RALLC)

6. Vincent J. Bove Li Nation School children, China, Nov. 8, 2021. (RALLC)

7. NYPD Employee Assistance Unit Poster 

8. Vincent J. Bove during this training programs at the NYPD Police Academy, dates noted, to newly promoted Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. 

NYPD Police Self Support Group: Respect, Honor, Resiliency

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, I attended the NYPD Police Self Support Group’s Annual Holiday Party.

The festive event, attended by over 150 people, including members of the group and their families, was held at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens.

This group holds a special place in my memories. Shortly after my appointment by the NYPD as their Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker, it was the first organization I spoke to.

The experience of that day was truly inspirational as these individuals represent the profound ideals of respect, honor, and resiliency.

I remain hopeful of future encounters with them, and spotlighting their admirable character in my writings and presentations, as they are a model of courage for America.

A review of my first encounter with the PSSG follows.  It is a modified version of my article published by the National Association of Chiefs of Police in their Chief of Police magazine.

The NYPD Peer Self Support Group

My remarks on Thursday, November 14, 2024 were titled The NYPD: Leading Through a National Crisis © and I addressed the following:

*The challenging times for law enforcement throughout America, with alarming levels of stress, wounded morale, senseless acts of violence, and suicide.

*The NYPD is not immune to these challenges. Each of us must be catalysts of change to ignite a culture of respect, affirmation, and gratitude.

*The necessity of principled leadership, morale enhancement, emotional resilience, and suicide prevention.

*The paramount mandate of inspiring ethical protectors; personified by character, empathy, and compassion for others.

*A laser-focused goal of inspiring a culture that values the physical, spiritual, and mental well-being of every member of the NYPD.

The Wounded Healer

My remarks continued with my commentary on the wisdom from the 1979 book titled The Wounded Healer © by Henri Nouwen.  

The commentary included the following excerpts (some of which are paraphrased):

·       “When our wounds cease to be a source of shame, and become a source of healing, we have become wounded healers.”

·       “Nobody escapes being wounded. We are all wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually.”

·       “Our service will not be perceived as authentic, unless it comes from a heart wounded by the suffering we encounter in others.”

·       “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?”

·       “To enter into solidarity with a suffering person does not mean that we have to talk with that person about our own suffering.  We must be sympathetic listeners as speaking about our own pain is seldom helpful for someone who is in pain.”

·       “A wounded healer is someone who can listen [and empathize] to a person in pain without having to speak about his or her own wounds.”

·       “When we have experienced pain, we can listen with great attentiveness and compassion to another in pain without spotlighting our own wounds.”

·       “Mostly, it is better not to direct a suffering person’s attention to ourselves.  We have to trust that our own damaged wounds will allow us to listen to others with our whole being.  The empathetic listening leads to healing."

Mental Health Resources for NYPD Members

Confidential Chats

Before and after my presentation, I was humbled to have numerous one-on-one confidential encounters with attendees.  It was enlightening experience listening to their stories and concerns, and an opportunity to express my respect, encouragement, and appreciation. 

It was additionally humbling to have them invite me to numerous upcoming NYPD events. 

These men and woman of the NYPD are treasures. I assured them that I will continually do everything in my power to assist them.

Related Bove Published Works from the NACOP:

NYPD Employee Assistance Unit: Leading Through a National Crisis ©

21st Century Policing: Issues and Response                            

21st Century American Policing Demands Ethical Leadership

Police Suicides: Awareness, Compassion, Action

Safeguarding America’s Protectors: A Community Responsibility

America’s Law Enforcement Sacrifices Demand Eternal Gratitude 

Igniting 21st Century Ethical Policing: Understanding the Profession

About Vincent

Vincent J. Bove is a national speaker, author, and confidant on issues critical to America with over 325 published works. 

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 the Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker by the NYPD in 2024; addressing issues of ethical leadership, building morale, emotional resiliency, and suicide prevention.  

Bove has been an author for the National Association of Chiefs of Police for 15 years, with over 60 published works, and an unprecedented 18 cover stories for their magazine. 

He served the Bergen County Police Chiefs Association for 20 consecutive years as liaison and chairperson on policing leadership, violence prevention, and public safety issues.

Bove developed 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 FBI, the United States Military Academy, law enforcement, educators, security professionals, and students nationwide. www.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

Photos:

1. NYPD Transit Police K9 Officers Detective Michael Conti (photo left) and Police Officer Patrick McCartan (photo rt) with their canine Belgian Malinois (collage photo left) and PSSG Treasurer John Carroll with Vincent J. Bove, Dec. 14, 2024. The dog is explosive detection certified. (RALLC)

2. FOP illustration (Credit FOP)

3. The Wounded Healer, Vincent J. Bove PowerPoint presentation, Nov. 14, 2024 to the PSSG.

4. Headshot, Vincent J. Bove, NYPD Police Headquarters Press Room to the NYPD American Legion Fraternal Organization, December 10, 2024. (RALLC)