Bristol Borough Police Officers Receive Commendations At Council Meeting

Bristol Borough officials took the opportunity at last Monday night’s Council meeting to commend a number of their officers for some special feats they accomplished in 2017.

Sergeants Joe Moors, Al Hankinson, Peter Faight, and Carlos Rivera were recognized for various accomplishments last year. Moors worked to remove firearms from the street, Hankinson helped to rescue a woman who fell into the river during off hours, and Rivera constantly works with the youth of Bristol, including presenting the DARE program at the schools. Faight was recognized for his involvement in a number of incidents, including safely dealing with an armed subject and helping to save a resident during a heart attack.

Officers Charles Palmer and James Ellis were recognized for their work in arresting retail burglars. Palmer’s partner, Kilo, was also recognized at the meeting for a long career serving the borough.

Detective William Davis was recognized for a part he played in an investigation with Faight to nab suspects in a robbery of the BB&T bank.

Officer Lawrence Hardy was commended for taking part in 53 drug arrests during 2017.

Officers Elifa Soto and Dean Johnson were recognized for safely dealing with an armed subject.

Officer Michael Libitzky was recognized for assisting Faight in helping to save the life of a resident suffering from a heart attack.

Police Chief Steve Henry, who was presenting the commendations, thanked council for their support of the  police department.

“As you all know, it is probably the most difficult time in history to be a police officer,” Henry said, referencing the scrutiny under which the department operates to better serve the community.