M/O Rodney Dent
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
Master Officer Rodney Dent
Citizen Compliment from Sheriff Kevin Rambosk
January 2010
We received a letter from Sheriff Kevin Rambosk who wanted to tell us of the excellent way members of our department handles a multiple vehicle, block long accident on Golden
Gate Parkway. He was traveling on the Parkway and came upon the accident. Within one minute, NPD personnel arrived on the scene. NFD personnel arrived shortly afterwards.
He stated that all officers and fire personnel immediately control of the scene, provided aid to the injured, safely controlled the flow of traffic and rendered the area safe for all involved and the public.
With the pro-active and professional direction, coordination and control of the incident by police and fire personnel, the situation was resolved efficiently, effectively and safely.
Congratulations on a job well done.
LIFESAVING AWARD
NPD SWAT TEAM
Roadside Rescue of Endangered Motorists
In November of 2008, several members of the Naples Police SWAT team were traveling to Orlando to compete in the SWAT Round-Up, a national competition involving SWAT teams from all over the country. While traveling in heavy rain on I-4 and SR 528, the team saw a vehicle ahead of them hydroplane, flip over and land in a ditch. the vehicle landed on its side and was taking on water quickly due to the rain.
The team immediately stopped and sprung into action, going down into the ditch, which already had close to 3 feet of water in it, and pulling out a couple and their two grandchildren. Sheriff Kevin Beary, now retired, has stated “Four lives were saved by SWAT team members because of their professionalism and training. They put themselves at risk to save the lives of these four citizens.”
Sheriff Beary has forwarded the information to the current Orange County Sheriff, Jerry Deming, in hopes the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will also consider reviewing the incident for possible commendation by their agency.
The SWAT team members involved in this rescue includes;
Lt. Greg Gaffney
Sgt. John Barkley
Det. Seth Finman
Det. Randy Durniak
Det. L. David Monroig
Master Officer Rodney Dent
Ofc. Ian Rudnick
Ofc. Kyle Bennett
Ofc. Matthew Doyle
