12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner at Hilton
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, Peace Islands Institute held its 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights. The evening honored first responders across fire, police and EMS, along with the public servants who work in homeland security and public safety.
Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy of the FBI Newark Field Office delivered the keynote address, and Thomas Masters served as Master of Ceremonies. The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and the Black and Gold Pipes and Drums took part in the program.
This year’s honorees
- Michael Scanio, Fire Marshal, Union County
- Chief Isa Abbasi, Paterson Police Department
- Detective Sergeant Michael Savnik, New Jersey State Police
- Ryan Stoekle, Firefighter, Paterson Fire Department
- Arnold Adams, Community Outreach Specialist, FBI Newark
- Nicole Graves-Watson, Community Relations Specialist, Essex County Prosecutor’s Office
We thank our donors, committee members, volunteers and every guest who joined us to recognize the people who protect and serve our communities.
Watch highlights from the evening: