History-maker will soon be the new nickname for #NYCDOC Recruit Officer Forestal. When he leads Recruit Class 2 of 2024 as the Valedictorian and with the Highest Firearms Proficiency at graduation tomorrow, he will officially mark a spot in Department history as the first recruit to earn both honors. Forestal, who is also the first Correction Officer in his family, noted that he joined #TheBoldest to work in a career where he is making a difference every day. “This career is about having courage, showing compassion and I knew I wanted to work for this Department because I want to help others,” he explained. To achieve both accolades, the Squad Leader also noted that he studied at home during his free time and followed the advice of the Academy’s instructors. “Training at the Academy was inspiring and really a good experience. Learning from the instructors, being able to always ask them questions and having their support this whole time was also very helpful,” he added. “Training at the gun range is what I enjoyed the most. Before training here, I didn’t realize that there was such a unique science to shooting and it’s much more in-depth and professional than I could have ever imagined. Our instructors were amazing. They taught us form and accuracy and they motivated us consistently to perform at our best.” Join us tomorrow in celebrating the success of Recruit Class 2 of 2024 by visiting @CorrectionNYC on X for graduation ceremony highlights starting at 10 a.m. #JoinTheBoldest
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Last month, you met #NYCDOC K-9 Pringles, this month meet K-9 Baxter. The two-year-old Giant Schnauzer is the newest four-legged hero in our elite K-9 Unit. When Baxter joined The Boldest about six months ago, he also made history as the first of his breed to serve in our Department. With guidance from handler Officer Mariani, the K-9 has been properly trained and is now helping to keep #NewYorkCity’s jails safe. #JoinTheBoldest
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On Oct. 14, members of #NYCDOC’s Executive Leadership, #NYCDColumbiaAssociation, #COBANYC and many others celebrated Italian heritage as participants in the 80th Annual #ColumbusDayParade in #Manhattan. The parade, which runs along Fifth Avenue in Midtown each year, is the world’s largest celebration of Italian American culture. View more pics today at bit.ly/4f7ikBm. #JoinTheBoldest
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Share this news! #NYCDOC is hosting a hiring event for Investigators on Oct. 16 and 18. To learn more about this job opportunity, visit bit.ly/3zREJUf.
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Today, #NYCDOC joins the nation in celebrating #IndigenousPeoplesDay.
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On Oct. 9, #NYCDOC’s recognition of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth continued with the Rose M. Singer Center (RMSC) on Rikers Island hosting a special program for persons in custody and staff. As part of the program, Dr. Szilak from Correctional Health Services (CHS) educated those in attendance about breast health awareness, as well as fostered important discussions about breast cancer. In addition, the facility’s Fine Arts Team led an interactive guided paint session for attendees, which provided an opportunity for artistic expression, creativity, teamwork, camaraderie and more.
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#NYCDOC wishes peace, reflection and blessings to all who celebrate #YomKippur.
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Today, Assistant Commissioner Ron Spence helps us celebrate #ItalianAmericanHeritageMonth by sharing why this month is important to him. AC Spence, who has been working for #DOC for two and a half years, leads our Office of Preparedness and Resilience. “From the founding of the country to the bricklayers and stonemasons that built our neighborhoods, Italian Americans have also forever left their mark on the culture, laws, and skylines of the nation,” he added.
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Share this news! #NYCDOC’s Information Technology Unit has an opening for a Technical Project Manager. Learn more about this job opportunity today at on.nyc.gov/48khuPD. #JoinTheBoldest
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Yesterday, #NYCDOC’s Division of Programs and Community Partnerships continued efforts to provide persons in custody with civic engagement by hosting a Voter Registration Drive at the Eric M. Taylor Center (EMTC) on #RikersIsland. Thanks to collaborative efforts with the Voting on Rikers Coalition and community volunteers, more than 80 persons in custody registered to vote. #TBT