LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Officers Joseph Sanford, Patrick Hast-
ings, Jonathan Tiernan and Detective Kenneth Swartare upon the occasion
of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-Investigation Award from the
Ulster County Police Chiefs Association on May 9, 2012

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 Officers
Joseph Sanford, Patrick Hastings, Jonathan Tiernan and Detective Kenneth
Swartare upon the occasion of receiving the Meritorious Police Service-
Investigation Award from the Ulster County Police Chiefs Association, to
be celebrated at its 2012 Police Chiefs' Awards Banquet on Wednesday,
May 9, 2012, at the Wiltwyck Golf Course in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, Distinguished members of the Saugerties Police Department,
Officers Joseph Sanford, Patrick Hastings, Jonathan Tiernan and Detec-
tive Kenneth Swartare have continually demonstrated extreme competence,
extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their unwavering
service to their community and profession; and
WHEREAS, On August 20, 2011, Saugerties Police Officers Joseph Sanford
and Patrick Hastings were conducting a traffic road check on State Route
9W in the Glenerie area; and
WHEREAS, As an out-of-state registered vehicle approached the road
check, Officer Joseph Sanford immediately recognized the female driver
and knew her privileges to operate a motor vehicle in New York State
were suspended; and
WHEREAS, A quick check on the Maryland license plate on the vehicle
showed it was a stolen plate; and
WHEREAS, A call to the Saugerties Police Detective Division brought
Detective Kenneth Swartare and Police Officer Jonathan Tiernan to the
scene to assist; and
WHEREAS, A decision was made on the scene to impound the vehicle; an
inventory of the impounded vehicle by Officer Jonathan Tiernan produced
a package containing counterfeit $50.00 bills totaling over $1,000.00;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, another much larger package of counterfeit
currency, supplies, and equipment used for counterfeiting were also
discovered inside the vehicle; and
WHEREAS, As a result of their exemplary police work, Officers Joseph
Sanford, Patrick Hastings, Jonathan Tiernan and Detective Kenneth Swar-
tare were able to assist in successfully shutting down a counterfeiting
operation; 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 Officers Joseph Sanford, Patrick Hastings, Jonathan Tiernan and
Detective Kenneth Swartare upon the occasion of receiving the Meritori-
ous Police Service-Investigation Award from the Ulster County Police
Chiefs Association on May 9, 2012; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Officers Joseph Sanford, Patrick Hastings, Jonathan Tiernan
and Detective Kenneth Swartare.