LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Detective Alvin O. Stevens upon the
occasion of his retirement from the New York City Police Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Detective
Alvin O. Stevens upon the occasion of his retirement from the New York
City Police Department, to be celebrated on Friday, May 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Stevens graduated from Queens College with a BA degree
in Sociology and Education; he served the 103rd Precinct in Jamaica,
Queens, from 1985 - 2001; he worked as the Precinct's Youth Officer and
was later promoted to Detective 3rd Grade; and
WHEREAS, One of Alvin Stevens's major accomplishments was the develop-
ment and implementation of the 103rd Precinct Youth Council; he estab-
lished relationships with many community organizations, schools, and
churches, which led to the establishment of community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, From 2001 - 2002, Alvin Stevens served in the Department of
Personnel Office of the Chief and worked as an Aide to the Chief at
which time he was promoted to Detective 2nd Grade; and
WHEREAS, From 2002 - 2004, Detective Alvin Stevens worked for the
Housing Bureau Office of the Chief and served as its Training Coordina-
tor in which he developed and implemented Vertical Patrol Training for
50 cadets throughout all developments of the New York City Housing
Authority; in addition, he was responsible for the graduation of 25
cadets from the NYPD Academy, and coordinated the Youth Safety Passport
Book Program; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, Detective Alvin Stevens has served in the Commu-
nity Affairs Bureau Office of the Chief where he was promoted to Detec-
tive 1st Grade; he also works as Borough Liaison Officer for Queens
South and assists other precincts in Queens; and
WHEREAS, Active in the community, Detective Alvin Stevens founded the
Rotary Club of Central Queens, and has been a member of the Rotary Club
of Southeastern Queens, where he served as a volunteer for nine years in
the capacity of Club Officer, Club Director and Club President; and
WHEREAS, A 37-year member of the Seido Karate Organization, Detective
Alvin Stevens is affiliated with the Jamaica YMCA and is a member of
Brooks Memorial Methodist Church; in addition, he is an active member of
a local organization called Teens Against Crime; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Detective Alvin Stevens has received
numerous awards, several of which include the Reisem Bach Foundation CPR
Award, the Police Officer Charles A. Davis Award, the 103rd Precinct
Community Council Award, and the Detective Keith L. Williams Award; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Donna, and his three
children, Alvin III, Quintin, and Keisha, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Detective Alvin O. Stevens upon the occasion of his retirement
from the New York City Police Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Detective Alvin O. Stevens.