The NYPD Police Self Support Group and The Wounded Protector - America's Epicenter of Honored Courage

A Note for American Law Enforcement

This article highlights how the NYPD Police Self Support Group exemplifies ethical leadership, resilience, and the transformative power of wounded officers—lessons that can inspire law enforcement agencies and communities across the nation.

Opening Reflection

Every great institution has a moral center—a place where its deepest values are not merely articulated, but lived. In law enforcement, that center is often found not in policy manuals or public statements, but in the quiet presence of those who have suffered deeply and yet continue to serve.

Within the New York City Police Department, that moral center is embodied in the Police Self Support Group (PSSG)—a peer-driven fraternity of officers who have endured catastrophic line-of-duty injuries, chronic conditions, or life-threatening illnesses, and who now dedicate themselves to ensuring that no member of the Department walks that road alone.

Founded in 1983, following the New Year’s Eve 1982 bombing at One Police Plaza, the PSSG emerged organically from tragedy. Over four decades later, it stands as one of the most enduring and humane expressions of ethical leadership in American policing. Today, the group numbers approximately 200 members, including a specialized Special Needs Group formed to assist officers facing life-threatening illnesses—an extension of care that will be revisited later in this article.

Their motto captures both survival and vocation with rare clarity:

Superesse et servire — “To survive, and to serve.”

A Beginning Shaped by Service

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, I delivered a presentation as the featured
speaker for the NYPD Medical Division at its facility in Corona, Queens. The invitation—extended through the leadership of Chief Supervising Surgeon Eli J. Kleinman, M.D., M.P.H.—marked the culmination of months of collaboration and finalized my appointment as the NYPD’s Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker, an unprecedented role in the Department’s history.

That day marked the beginning of an enduring collaboration with the Police Self Support Group—one that drew me into its inner circle and deepened my understanding of moral courage, affirmation, and resilience. My remarks addressed wounded morale, rising violence, ethical strain, and suicide risk—pressures felt not only in New York, but in departments across the nation.

Following that event, Peter Pallos, PSSG Secretary and Training Coordinator, invited me to address more than 100 NYPD peer-support professionals at the Police Academy.

Since that day, my work across the NYPD has continued—attending roll calls, visiting detective squads, participating in specialized unit briefings, addressing fraternal organizations, and speaking in promotion classes and major departmental events. While much of this work extends beyond PSSG membership, I consistently remind officers throughout the Department of the moral courage and institutional lessons embodied by this extraordinary group.

What the Police Self Support Group Is—and Why It Matters

Membership in the PSSG is not assigned. It is earned.

Its members have endured devastating injuries, chronic illness, or life-altering trauma—and because they have walked that road, they bring a rare kind of empathy and moral authority. Their mission is neither ceremonial nor administrative. It is a lifeline.

They support injured officers and their families. They check in during long recoveries. They advocate when systems falter. They listen without judgment when identity, purpose, and hope are shaken.

At a moment when policing nationwide is strained by public distrust, political division, and unprecedented stressors, the PSSG offers a counter-narrative: ethical leadership expressed through compassion, humility, and presence.

“The Police Self Support Group exists so that no member of this Department ever faces injury, illness, or recovery alone. Our members understand sacrifice not as an abstract, but as a lived experience. What binds us together is mutual respect—to survive, and then to serve others with dignity, compassion, and loyalty.”

— Arvid Flores, President, NYPD Police Self Support Group

The Wounded Protector™: From Philosophy to Practice

The moral architecture of the PSSG reflects what I developed as the Wounded Protector™—a framework shaped by philosophy, psychology, and lived experience.

It draws inspiration from:

• Henri Nouwen’s concept of The Wounded Healer
• Conrad Baars’ emphasis on affirmation, emotional deprivation, and conscious moral responsibility
• The Liberation Monument at Liberty View Park in Jersey City, honoring character, struggle and sacrifice – depicting an American GI carrying a survivor from a Nazi concentration camp
• The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in our nation’s capital, whose vigilance models disciplined presence, honoring America’s fallen

Together, these influences translate into an operational ethic: those who have suffered most deeply often possess the greatest capacity to lead, mentor, and heal.

Bearing Witness to Courage

On April 24, 2025, I returned as a guest speaker for the PSSG at the NYPD Medical Division. My presentation — “Character, Courage, Community”— focused on leadership grounded in character, resilience strengthened through connection, and the healing power of affirmation.

As members introduced themselves, their words penetrated the soul. They were testimonies of endurance, faith, and courage.

“This group was there when I needed it most—and that’s why we make sure it’s there for others.”

— Kathy Burke, Third Vice President, NYPD Police Self Support Group

A month later, on May 22, 2025, my wife and I attended the PSSG Annual Awards Dinner in Queens. What we witnessed was not merely a ceremony, but family—bound by shared struggle and a common promise: to take care of our own, guided by compassion, respect, and understanding.

Leadership Rooted in Continuity

The PSSG’s strength is sustained through quiet, consistent leadership. Peter Pallos, now in his 26th year of membership, ensures that institutional memory, peer-support training, and ethical clarity remain intact. As he emphasizes:

“Peer support works because it’s built on trust. Officers know we’ve been there—and that makes all the difference.” — Peter Pallos, Secretary & Training Coordinator, NYPD Police Self Support Group

Leadership within the group also comes from members who carry responsibility for the well-being of their peers. Dino Saoulis, Sergeant-at-Arms since 2022, reflects on the PSSG’s guiding principle:

“Our mission has always been simple: to survive, and to serve. Every officer in our Police Self Support Group understands the sacred trust we hold with each other.” — Dino Saoulis, Sergeant-at-Arms, Member since 2018

Since joining the group, I have remained in regular—often daily—contact with members. While my privileged role is to listen, affirm, and encourage, the greater gift is the inspiration I receive from these remarkable men and women.

 Final Reflections: A Lesson for the Nation

The Police Self Support Group is more than an NYPD initiative. It is a model—one that demonstrates how ethical leadership, affirmation, and resilience can be operationalized within law enforcement.

Across America, departments already have their wounded protectors—officers and families shaped by loss, injury, and sacrifice. What the PSSG shows is that their wisdom must not be overlooked. It must be honored, integrated, and trusted.

At a time when the nation debates policing, the PSSG reminds us of a deeper truth: behind every badge is a human being—wounded, hopeful, courageous—and deserving of admiration.

If American law enforcement is to experience an ethical renaissance, it will not begin with slogans. It will begin where it always has—with those who have suffered, endured, and still choose to serve.

With Gratitude

With heartfelt appreciation to all the members of the NYPD Police Self Support Group, whom I have been privileged to work with over the last few years. You are a source of inspiration, a living example of courage, and through your goodness, you will be instrumental in igniting an ethical renaissance of American policing.

About the Author:

Vincent J. Bove is an accomplished leader, educator, and public speaker specializing in ethical leadership, resiliency, and mental health awareness for law enforcement. He has worked extensively with the NYPD and other first responder organizations, delivering keynotes, workshops, and training programs that focus on suicide prevention, morale-building, and emotional fortitude. A published author and advocate for integrity and service, Bove combines practical experience with scholarly insight to inspire and equip leaders across communities.

Article has originally published in Law Officer on February 3, 2026.

Photos:

1. Vincent J. Bove as guest at the PSSG Holiday Party, with guests from the NYPD TD Canine, and group member, December 14, 2024, Queens, New York.

2. Illustration of the NYPD Police Self Support Group. Motto: Superesse Et Servire — “To Survive and To Serve.”

The Police Community Partnership (PCP™) Philosophy: Igniting Ethical Leadership in Law Enforcement

America’s Public Safety Moment: A Call to Action

America stands at a defining moment for public safety. Law enforcement agencies across the nation face unprecedented pressures—strained by staffing shortages, rising public anxieties, rapidly shifting social expectations, and divisions that threaten the cohesion of our communities.

For more than 25 years, through national presentations, published works, and service in positions demanding the highest degree of trust, I have emphasized that public safety is a Unified Public Safety Commitment™. Policing succeeds only when law enforcement and the community rise together.

This philosophy forms the foundation of the Police Community Partnership (PCP™) Philosophy—a national framework designed to strengthen trust, elevate ethical leadership, and unify the essential pillars of public safety: law enforcement, communities, educational institutions, houses of worship, workplaces, hospitals, private security professionals, and other law enforcement agencies.

A Nation Under Strain — The Need for Ethical Leadership

Communities are anxious. Officers are exhausted. Political and social tensions place extraordinary pressure on the men and women sworn to protect the public.

Challenges facing law enforcement are complex and multi-layered, requiring a careful balance between enforcing laws, protecting communities, and fostering trust with the people they serve.

A responsible national approach recognizes that securing our communities and maintaining public safety must go hand in hand with respecting human dignity. Both public safety and respect for every individual are essential and non-negotiable.

The Police Community Partnership (PCP™) Philosophy

The PCP™ Philosophy unites law enforcement, communities, and private-sector partners into a coordinated commitment to public safety. Central themes include ethical leadership, community trust, transparency, collaboration, respect for human dignity, officer wellness, and public-safety resilience.

1. Community Partnership Trust cannot be demanded—it must be earned. Officers engage consistently, constructively, and respectfully with residents, neighborhood groups, schools, colleges, universities, houses of worship, workplaces, hospitals, private security professionals, and community organizations. Public safety is strongest where communication is open and relationships are genuine.
2. Officer Wellness and Emotional Resiliency Police are guardians of democracy. Their well-being—physical, emotional, and moral—is essential to their ability to serve with professionalism and integrity. Supporting officers strengthens the entire community.
3. Private-Sector Collaboration Businesses, nonprofits, technology partners, hospitals, and other law enforcement agencies play a crucial role in today’s complex public-safety landscape. Their involvement expands resources, enhances preparedness, and reinforces resilience.
4. Ethical Leadership at Every Level Sustainable trust and effective policing require leadership grounded in principle. Ethical leadership is not optional—it is the foundation of public confidence and the backbone of professional law enforcement.

This comprehensive model ensures that communities, educational institutions, houses of worship, workplaces, hospitals, private security professionals, private-sector partners, and fellow law enforcement agencies are fully integrated partners, while officers are supported, respected, and equipped to serve with excellence.

Supporting Principles: The Nine Principles of American Policing

The PCP™ Philosophy is reinforced by the Nine Principles of American Policing, which I developed to enhance dialogue, communication, and trust between police and communities. These principles—emphasizing ethical leadership, respect, accountability, collaboration, violence prevention, crisis management, emotional resiliency, and public safety—provide a practical foundation that underpins the PCP™ approach.

A Philosophy Built on National Experience

Over more than 25 years of national work—including hundreds of articles, widespread presentations, and engagement with policing agencies, government officials, educators, and community leaders—I have consistently emphasized integrity, accountability, transparency, community partnership, respect for human dignity, violence prevention, crisis management, morale building, emotional resiliency, and vigilance.

The Police Community Partnership Philosophy is the culmination of these experiences. It honors the ideals that have guided the best of American policing and offers a path forward suited to the realities of today’s national challenges.

Meeting the Moment Without Polarization

America is weary of division. Communities are tired of fear and frustration. Officers are tired of being caught in political crossfires. This philosophy does not assign blame, inflame debates, or diminish anyone’s experience.

Instead, it elevates what unites us: ethical leadership, respect for life, allegiance to the Constitution, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity and safety of every person in America.

The Path Forward: Igniting an Ethical Renaissance (ER™)

This moment calls for leaders who rise above partisanship and lead with steadiness, integrity, and vision. America’s public safety future depends on ethical leadership, principled collaboration, and a shared commitment to national purpose.

The Police Community Partnership Philosophy offers a steady, principled, and unifying path forward—strengthening community trust, supporting officers, and upholding the dignity and safety of every person across the United States.

As published by Law Officer, February 2, 2026

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About the Author:

Vincent J. Bove is a national speaker and writer on ethical leadership, police morale, emotional resilience, violence prevention, and suicide prevention. For more than twenty-five years, his work has brought him alongside law enforcement professionals across the United States through training, dialogue, and published commentary. Since 2024, he has served as an NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker. His work is grounded in the belief that strong leadership, moral clarity, and sustained community trust are essential to the future of American policing.

Photo: Vincent J. Bove addressing the NYPD 75th precinct on ethical leadership, morale, and emotional resiliency, Brooklyn, New York, April 4, 2025. (RALLC)

Reawakening the Heart of America Through Strengthened Police Morale

We are living in one of the most demanding chapters in the history of American policing.

Every decision an officer makes, every call answered, and every moment captured on a cell phone unfolds under intense public scrutiny. 

The margin for error is razor thin, and the weight of judgment can feel heavier than the gear officers carry each day.

In the midst of this pressure, something extraordinary remains true:

America’s police officers continue to serve—with courage, restraint, and heart.

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Morale Is Not a Side Issue

NYPD TD 4

This moment requires more than simply maintaining morale. It demands that we reawaken it.

Police morale is not an internal workplace concern—it is inseparable from the strength, safety, and character of our nation. When morale is strong, judgment improves. Restraint deepens. Trust becomes possible. When morale erodes, everyone feels the consequences.

Morale is not a perk. It is not superficial.

Morale is the spiritual backbone of American policing.

It is what enables officers to remain calm under pressure, compassionate in crisis, and courageous when others would retreat. It fuels integrity when no one is watching—and resilience when everyone is.

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Leadership, Wellness, and the Weight Officers Carry

Rebuilding morale begins with leadership that is ethical, present, and resolute.

Officers need leaders who stand with them in difficult moments, who model accountability, and who lead through action rather than rhetoric. When leadership stands firm in principle, officers are empowered to do the same.

We must also invest fully in the well-being of those who protect us. The emotional and psychological toll of modern policing is real and cumulative. Supporting officer wellness is not a concession—it is a responsibility. Healthy officers make better decisions, show greater patience, and serve with clarity and honor.

Recognition matters as well. Not only for acts of heroism that make headlines, but for the quiet professionalism that defines most police work: calming a frightened victim, mentoring a struggling young person, preventing harm before it begins. These moments rarely make the news—but they define the heart of American policing.

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Training, Trust, and the Long Work of Bridge-Building

Training must remain a source of pride and excellence. In an era of rapid change and heightened expectations, knowledge is armor. Strong training builds confidence. Confidence strengthens judgment. And sound judgment builds trust.

Community trust itself cannot be manufactured through slogans. It is built through relationships—day by day, call by call. When officers know their communities stand with them, morale rises. And when morale rises, communities become safer and stronger.

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A Personal Word, Offered in Service

For more than twenty-five years, my work has placed me alongside law enforcement professionals across this country—through national speaking, published works, and countless conversations focused on ethical leadership, violence prevention, morale, emotional resilience, and the prevention of suicide. Since 2024, I have been honored to serve as an NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker.

I share this not as a credential, but as context—and as a witness.

Those experiences have deepened my conviction that this moment in America does not call for retreat or division, but for renewed commitment to trust, leadership, and the steady, patient work of bridge-building between police and the communities they serve.

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A Call Worth Answering

Finally, we must help officers reconnect with the sense of mission that first called them to serve.

Policing is not merely a job. It is a vocation, a public trust, and a cornerstone of our democracy. Officers do their best work when they remember they are guardians of life, justice, and hope—even under scrutiny, even in uncertainty.

At a time when our nation feels divided and unsettled, strengthening police morale is not a partisan act. It is an act of patriotism.

A nation cannot remain strong if those sworn to protect it feel isolated or abandoned.

Let us rise to this moment with wisdom and resolve.
Let us strengthen those who protect us.
Let us remind our officers that they are not alone—and that this nation still believes in honor, integrity, and the nobility of service.

Because when our officers stand strong, America stands stronger.

Originally published at LawOfficer.com, January 31, 2026

About the Author

Vincent J. Bove is a national speaker and writer on ethical leadership, police morale, emotional resilience, violence prevention, and suicide prevention. For more than twenty-five years, his work has brought him alongside law enforcement professionals across the United States through training, dialogue, and published commentary. Since 2024, he has served as an NYPD Honorary Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker. His work is grounded in the belief that strong leadership, moral clarity, and sustained community trust are essential to the future of American policing.

PHOTO: Vincent J. Bove speaking at the Roll Call of NYPD Transit District 4 at the Union Square subway station (14th Street, Manhattan) on May 7, 2025, addressing officers on ethical leadership, resilience, and morale.

Faith, Freedom, and the Noble Calling of Service: A Reflection Offered to the NYPD Holy Name Society

Over a Century of Faith and Fraternity in the NYPD

Last evening, members of the Holy Name Society of the New York City Police Department gathered to reflect on faith, vocation, and service. Founded in 1914, the Society is the oldest and largest religious fraternal organization within the NYPD. For more than a century, it has promoted reverence for the Holy Name of Jesus and strengthened the spiritual lives of those who serve in uniform.

The Society stands as a quiet but enduring witness to faith within law enforcement—supporting officers not only in professional duties, but in moral and spiritual life. Through prayer, fraternity, and public devotion, it fosters a culture of integrity, service, and reverence grounded in Catholic teaching.

Organized across the city, the Manhattan, Bronx, and Staten Island branch maintains an active social media presence, while the Brooklyn and Queens branch operates through its dedicated portal at bqholyname.org. Together, these branches embody one unified mission: faith lived in service to neighbor.

For more than a century, the Society’s traditions have included an Annual Communion Mass and Breakfast, memorial services for deceased members, and charitable and fraternal gatherings. It is within this tradition that reflections on faith and service were shared last evening.

NYPD Health & Wellness Section

Before continuing in the evening’s reflections, members of the NYPD Health & Wellness Section opened the gathering with thoughtful remarks about their dedication to supporting the well-being of colleagues throughout the Department. Their work in mental, physical, and emotional support—through peer counseling, stress management, education, and resilience resources—serves every member of the service with compassion and professionalism. These efforts deserve heartfelt praise, for caring for the health of those who protect others is itself noble and vital

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Life as a Journey—and a Pilgrimage

Life unfolds as a series of journeys, some defining and visible, others appearing ordinary yet becoming
sacred when undertaken with prayerful intention. Even a simple walk through the city can be a spiritual pilgrimage. Pauses at St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Agnes Church, and finally St. Vincent Ferrer Church offered opportunities to kneel before the Blessed Sacrament, grounding each step in prayer and devotion.

For Catholics—especially those entrusted with authority and responsibility—devotion to the Blessed Sacrament is central to life and conscience. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:

“In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and therefore the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained.’” (CCC §1374)

The Eucharist is rightly called “the source and summit of the Christian life” (CCC §1324), providing strength for discipleship, integrity in action, and courage in service.

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Freedom of Religion: A Cornerstone of American Life

Religious freedom remains a foundational principle of the American experiment, a blessing that shapes conscience, strengthens society, and allows faith to flourish. In New York City, houses of worship stand throughout neighborhoods, accessible and alive, offering the faithful opportunities to gather, pray, and bear witness. This liberty is not abstract—it is lived daily by those who serve the public, protect communities, and uphold the rights of others.

Faith and freedom are intertwined: one nurtures conscience, the other empowers action.

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Honoring Sacrifice: The Soul of Our Nation and Our Profession

Sacrifice lies at the heart of service. Pilgrimages to American World War II military cemeteries in Italy brought deep encounters with lives laid down for liberty. At the Florence American World War II Cemetery, with thousands buried and many more listed as missing, the sacred ground brought a profound appreciation of freedom and its cost.

Similarly, at the Sicily–Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, the resting place of many who served, the experience awakened a deep sense of reverence and gratitude. These sacred encounters are not simply memories. They are fuel—lighting resolve, renewing commitment, and strengthening moral courage for service.

The respect owed to those who gave their lives extends equally to fallen law enforcement heroes, whose courage and vigilance sustain peace and security every day. Their service unites past and present in a continuum of sacrifice and duty.

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The Wounded Protector: Embracing Our Shared Humanity

Service often leaves deep marks. Every protector carries the imprint of challenge, loss, and witness. Drawing on Henri Nouwen’s The Wounded Healer, authenticity arises when wounded hearts are placed in service of others.

The idea of the Ethical Protector—rooted in moral courage and responsibility—evolves into the identity of the Wounded Protector, one whose compassion is forged through experience and empathy.

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A Noble Calling, A Living Faith

Law enforcement is not merely a job—it is a noble calling. It demands courage, restraint, compassion, and sacrifice. Every act, every decision, has the power to preserve order, uphold justice, and honor human dignity.

Faith is the fire that ignites this vocation. Drawn from the Eucharist, formed by conscience, and sustained by prayer, Catholic belief provides strength, clarity, and purpose. It transforms authority into service and sacrifice into witness.

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A Follow-Up Reflection: Clare

There was one story I was unable to share verbally that evening, but I offer it here as a reflection for members of the Holy Name Society and all who will read this article.

Clare, now 86, is a parishioner whom I am privileged to bring the Holy Eucharist to at a senior residence. As a child, she was the first to discover her father after his suicide—NYPD Detective James Francis Carberry, lost in 1938. The weight of that moment shaped her entire life.

Through her words, Clare offered a message to those who serve:

“You have the power—through your encounters, observation skills, empathy, compassion, and even your sixth sense—to recognize the warning signs of brokenness. Respond with kindness, dignity, and affirmation. You can change lives. You can save lives.”

This reflection is a reminder that protection is not only about physical safety—it can be the unseen, quiet acts of care, presence, and compassion that often make the greatest difference in people’s lives.

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Final Reflection

For more than a century, the Holy Name Society has borne witness to this truth: that reverence for God strengthens service to neighbor; that humility deepens courage; and that integrity endures long after recognition fades.

May those who serve continue to walk their daily beat grounded in faith, guided by conscience, and inspired by love for country. In protecting our communities, they protect the very soul of the nation.

And may the Holy Name of Jesus, honored in word and deed, remain the source of courage, peace, and hope for all who serve.

About the Speaker: Vincent J. Bove

Vincent J. Bove, Honorary NYPD Law Enforcement Motivational Speaker, is nationally recognized for advising, counseling, and training on ethical leadership, morale, emotional resilience, and suicide prevention. In this role, he speaks at roll calls, retreats, and special events, bringing a faith-informed perspective to the moral and human challenges of law enforcement and public service.

Bove draws on over 45 years of Catholic ministry and chaplaincy, including service as a Salesian of Don Bosco, Catholic school teacher and principal, RCIA Director, and Eucharistic Minister. He holds two master’s degrees from the Pontifical Josephinum, grounding his leadership and public speaking in rigorous theology, spirituality, and moral formation. His ministry has served inner-city communities in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and the Bahamas.

As a national speaker and author, Bove addresses ethical leadership, character formation, violence prevention, and cultural renewal, connecting these themes to Catholic social teaching and the dignity of the human person. He has been invited to speak to institutions including the FBI, West Point, and other national organizations, bridging faith and public service with clarity, authenticity, and moral insight.

He has also been entrusted by the highest levels of the Catholic Church to serve as a pastoral presence to professional athletes, including members of two New York Yankees World Championship teams and other professional sports teams, providing spiritual guidance, confidential counsel, and moral support in high-pressure environments.

Bove’s lifelong ministry—spanning education, chaplaincy, counseling, and community advocacy—reflects a steadfast commitment to conscience formation, servant leadership, and practical faith in action. For Catholic audiences, he offers a unique blend of pastoral wisdom, ethical authority, and real-world insight, inspiring moral courage, reflection, and faithful leadership.

Footnotes / Photo Captions:

1. The NYPD Holy Name Society banner, representing more than a century of faith and fraternal service within the Department.

2. Florence American World War II Cemetery, Italy, June 21, 2025. (RALLC)

3. Lily, my wife, pausing in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament at St. Agnes Catholic Church, New York City, June 2, 2016. (RALLC)

4. Lieutenant Steven A. Jerome, President of the Holy Name Society – Manhattan, Bronx & Staten Island, with board members and special guests at the 106th Annual Communion Breakfast, celebrating faith, service, and community in law enforcement. (Photo Courtesy David Giordano, NYPD Ret. for the NYPD Holy Name Society)

5. Collage of Vincent Bove speaking at Roll Call on April 4, 2025, to the 75th NYPD Precinct in Brooklyn. (RALLC)