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York City names Officer Joseph Abate III officer of the year at police awards
Summary
York City honored dozens of police personnel for lifesaving actions, investigations and interagency operations at an awards ceremony; Officer Joseph Abate III was named Officer of the Year for 2025 for his patrol work and arrests.
York City honored officers and civilian staff at a department awards ceremony that recognized lifesaving rescues, major investigations and sustained patrol work. Mayor Walker and Commissioner Julie Wheeler joined Commissioner (speaker) in presenting citations and the department named Officer Joseph Abate III as Officer of the Year.
The mayor, Mayor Walker, praised the honorees for actions that build “public trust and safety,” saying the awards reflect “performance that rises above expectations through decisive action, sound judgment, and a commitment to duty” (S2). Commissioner (S1) said he was “personally so proud” of the officers and framed the event as a moment to honor daily sacrifices that keep York City safe (S1).
Award citations read by department presenters highlighted specific incidents. Captain Irvin (S4) read the citation for Officers Victoria Baez and Reyes, who while…
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