The first Hon. Reinaldo E. Rivera Award for Public Safety was presented on March 19 to recognize exemplary service in the Second Judicial Department's court system. Instituted by Justice Hector LaSalle, the award honors Rivera, the first Hispanic associate justice of the Appellate Division. Key recipients included Chief of Public Safety Michael Magliano and Chief of Training Joseph Baccellieri Jr. Baccellieri underscored the importance of safety in the courts, stating that without a secure environment, justice could not be administered effectively.
Baccellieri emphasized the importance of a safe environment for the administration of justice, stating, 'If you don't have a fair, safe, and impartial environment... we have anarchy.'
Baccellieri described Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle as 'a class act and a wonderful, decent human being who goes above and beyond' to recognize the contributions of court personnel.
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