Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Proclamation
Item Title:
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Proclamation Honoring Hyattsville Chief of Police Amal Awad
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council adopt a proclamation recognizing the accomplishments and leadership of Chief Amal Awad.
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Summary Background:
Colonel Amal Awad has been a valued member of the City of Hyattsville, and the Hyattsville Police Department for 3 ½ years. She served as Deputy Chief of Police for the first 20 months and was selected to serve as Chief of Police from December 2018 until her transition on 16 December 2020. Chief Awad implemented several new programs, policies, and priorities which allowed for the successful transformation of the City’s Police Department and furthered the City’s community policing goals and initiatives. Chief Awad navigated and led the department and community through several challenges during a time of extreme national unrest, police distrust an a global health crisis. She will be remembered by City residents, staff, and officials as a respected leader and an invaluable member of the Hyattsville community.
Next Steps:
Adopt proclamation.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend adoption.
Community Engagement:
Recognition of Chief Amal Awad and her influence on the City of Hyattsville.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 4 - Foster Excellence in all City Operations
Legal Review Required?
N/A