BOSTON MUNICIPAL COURT PROBATION OFFICERS ARE RECIPIENTS OF
PRESTIGIOUS POLICE COMMISSIONER AWARD

Boston Municipal Court Probation Officers John Turner and Tim Norris were recently presented with the Boston Police Commissioner's Commendation Award during a ceremony at the District Four Police Station.

Turner and Norris, both Probation Officer for eight years, were recognized for their work in the community and their collaborative efforts with the Boston Police. Turner and Norris routinely serve warrants with the Boston Police Department as part of Operation Impact. Operation Impact is a probation/police partnership effort which pairs probation officers with police who go out on unannounced home and community visits to monitor the activity of offenders. The team also serves warrants and enforces the orders of the court.

" I am humbled by this award," said Turner.

"This is a honor. We have a true partnership with the Boston Police Department and it is a pleasure to work with them," said Norris.

Massachusetts Probation Commissioner John J. O'Brien complimented Turner and Norris.

"John and Tim do a fantastic job. They exemplify the strong partnership we have with the Boston Police Department. Through their teamwork, we are able to work cooperatively and effectively in addressing the needs of probationers while working toward maintaining safety in the community," O'Brien said.

Boston Police Department Sergeant Mike Casinelli of District Four has worked with Turner and Norris for the past seven years and said he believes the award is "well overdue."

Commenting on Turner and Norris, Casinelli said, "We wouldn't be able to do it without them. They taught us how to utilize other agencies and the information available. Because they are geographically-assigned, John and Tim have a great deal of knowledge about the people we deal with each day. It is a valuable running history and it has a continuity that serves all of our agencies well."

Both Turner and Norris were among 11 Suffolk County Probation Officers who were honored by U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan last spring. The Probation Officers were all lauded for their work and their contributions to reducing gun violence in the city.