Auxiliary police officers were in the spotlight during the June meeting of the 62nd Precinct Community Council, honored for their voluntary service to the community and the NYPD.
During the meeting, held at the Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, 1740 84th Street, two APOs were singled out for going above and beyond.
Auxiliary Police Officer David Shermatov was lauded as Auxiliary of the Year for putting in more than 234 hours of volunteer service. He joined the 62nd Precinct auxiliaries in July, 2014, and “can always be counted upon,” said Police Officer John Ciarcia, the precinct’s auxiliary coordinator.
In addition, Auxiliary Sergeant Alex Shaparov, who’s been with the 62nd Precinct auxiliaries since July, 2002, received the George Brossard Award. Shaparov became a sergeant in January, 2013, and “is always there when needed,” said Ciarcia.