News  Suffolk Juvenile Probation Officer presents National Guard Patriotic Award to supervisors

Suffolk Juvenile Probation Officer Jeffrey McNair, who will be deploying soon with the Massachusetts Army National Guard, presented his supervisor, Assistant Chief Probation Officer Frank Larmond, and Boston Juvenile Chief Probation Officer Kevin McClerklin with the "Patriotic Employer" award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense and its "Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve."

PO McNair said he nominated Chief McClerklin and ACPO Larmond for the award for their "ongoing support" of his service to the country. PO McNair is the captain and commanding officer of the 1060th Transportation Company in the Army National Guard Unit. The unit is deploying to Europe.

"I want to recognize ACPO Larmond and Chief McClerklin for being helpful and accommodating throughout the year and as I prepare for my mission. Both my ACPO and CPO have done more than they had to, to make sure I would be successful in both capacities," said PO McNair.

CPO McClerklin commented, “It is an honor to receive this award and I am happy to support PO McNair in his career and as he serves our country."

ACPO Larmond added, “I appreciate this recognition and PO McNair's service to our country."

Watch a video of PO McNair thanking his supervisors.