Officer of the Month
Every day, members of the PPD perform extraordinary acts in service to the community. But too often, these acts are not properly recognized. We are proud to launch a new initiative, where each month we recognize an employee who went above and beyond the call of duty. We want to ensure that Paterson’s Finest receive the recognition they deserve when they exceed our expectations and ensure that the public is aware of their distinct achievements. We hope that this will not only inspire future acts of kindness and service but also strengthen trust between law enforcement and the communities they protect.
Congratulations to April’s Officer of the Month, Lieutenant Jason Bernasconi
On two separate occasions in April 2023, Lt. Jason Bernasconi utilized his training, experience, and sound judgment to successfully coordinate the resolution of incidents involving persons in crisis who were in imminent danger of harming themselves. In one of these incidents, the person was armed with a knife.
Lt. Bernasconi acted with professionalism and compassion, at times putting his personal safety at risk to ensure a successful resolution to these incidents without harm to anyone present. For his courage and demonstration of excellence in his assignment Lt. Jason Bernasconi has been named the April 2023 Officer of the Month.
