POLICE BEAT
2017 OFFICER AND CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR OFFICER JOHN GENTILE
PARKING OPERATIONS MANAGER ELINOR JOSEPH
Surfside Police Officer Parking Operations Manager John Gentile had a busy Joseph does an exceptional 2017. He was selected job in support of Police as Officer of the Month Department initiatives regardtwice and is a finalist for less of the scope or complexthe 2017 Miami-Dade ity. Always providing a high LEO Awards for Uniform level of customer service, he Services. Known as the is a valuable asset to fellow Department’s best field co-workers and the commutraining officer and nity. He oversees a departrespected by all his fellow ment of 4 Parking Enforcement officers and command Officers, 6 municipal parkstaff, he has been named ing lots, 37 multipay stations, the 2017 Officer of the (L-R) Officer John Gentile, Chief David Allen and Parking Operations 640 electronic single space Year. meters, the pay-by-phone Manager Elinor Joseph. system, and the business and He led the Police Department in 2017 for arrests, susresidential parking permit program. He is also the picious persons’ stops and reports completed. His Property and Evidence Custodian, Quartermaster and excellent police work resulted in felony arrests and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, large amounts of nar- a trained Communications Operator who fills in whencotics and the recovery of stolen vehicles and bicycles. ever needed. He is always professional, respectful and John received several commendations for his kind- dedicated to his mission. Elinor Joseph is also a finalist for the 2017 Miami-Dade LEO Awards for Support ness and extra effort to help residents. Services, an award he won in 2016. Congratulations! John also excels at training, coaching and leading new officers to become better at their job. He is known for his preparation, maturity, professionalism and calmness. His commitment and loyalty to Surfside is unquestionable. Congratulations to an officer of integrity and an individual dedicated to his family and to While on bicycle patrol on Abbott Avenue, Parking helping others. Enforcement Officer Josue Castro saw a suspicious man walking onto residential properties and looking through garbage. Officer Castro contacted the Communications and gave the individual’s description, location and direction of travel, all while watching him until police units arrived. A records check of the person revealed an extensive criminal past. Through Parking Enforcement Officer Castro’s assistance, a crime was prevented. He was named Civilian of the Month for his alertness while patrolling and for taking action that helped to keep the community Surfside Police Chief David Allen (center in black)participated in a and residents safe. Congratulations! Unity Bike ride through Miami Beach on February 7 with chiefs from municipalities from throughout Miami-Dade County. The event was hosted by Miami Beach Police Department and Chief Daniel Oates.
Josue Castro Named January 2018 Civilian of the Month
Chief Joins In Unity Bike Ride In Miami Beach
MARCH 2018
SURFSIDE GAZETTE
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