Skilled in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Officers De-escalate Potentially Precarious Situations

October 01, 2020
Thank you, Officer Timothy Jaime!

On 8/29/20, while posted in the Lenfest School of Arts building lobby, Officer Jaime observed a suspicious male individual on the security camera who was causing damage to a camera in the Lenfest Arts-Small Square. Officer Jaime immediately notified the operation's desk, deterring the suspect from causing further damage to Columbia owned property.

-  Recommended by Sgt. Noel Pichardo, Morningside Campus

Thank you, Officer Ivan Bowen!

On 9/15/20, Officer Ivan Bowen was dispatched to several jobs in regard to a subject who gained entry into several Columbia-owned buildings and was removing property. Officer Bowen responded, kept the subject under observation, updated the direction of flight to Operations, and  assisted NYPD officers in capturing the subject.

- Recommended by Lt. Bobby Lau

Congratulations to the following Public Safety Supervisor of the Month:

Edgars Trapss 

 

Edgars Trapps
Thank you, Sergeant Edgars Trapss! 

On 9/24/20 Sgt. Trapss responded to a call from a caller sharing that an unknown male was exposing himself on 113th Street / Broadway. Sgt. Trapss assessed the situation and determined the individual had a torn hospital jumpsuit and was not intentionally exposing himself. Sgt. Trapss decided that the best immediate solution was to purchase a garment for the individual so that he can cover himself. The individual immediately put the shorts on purchased by Sgt. Trapss, thanking Sgt. Trapss’  for his generosity and kindness.

- Recommended by Interim Director Patrick Oakley