LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Detective Robert Mooney upon the occa-
sion 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 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
Robert Mooney upon the occasion of his retirement from the New York City
Police Department, to be celebrated on Wednesday, February 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Moving up in the ranks, Robert Mooney currently serves as
Deputy Chief of the Investigation Bureau for the New York County
District Attorney's office; his wealth of experience and knowledge has
earned the respect of the local community; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished investigator with 27 years of experience in
the New York City Police Department, Robert Mooney was the senior rank-
ing detective in the prestigious Manhattan North Homicide Squad; since
1993, he had cleared the vast majority of the homicide squad's major,
high-profile crimes; and
WHEREAS, Earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Police Administration
from Eastern Kentucky University, Robert Mooney's areas of expertise
include interviewing victims and witnesses to develop complete and
coherent accounts of their observations; interrogating suspects and
eliciting confessions that conform to legal and constitutional stand-
ards; crime scene application of a wide array of forensic sciences,
including nuclear and mitochondrial DNA; and hostage negotiation; and
WHEREAS, Robert Mooney has served in several other capacities within
his career, including Security Consultant, Police Officer, Detective
Third Grade, Detective Second Grade, New York City Police Academy
Instructor, and Detective First Grade; 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 Robert Mooney 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 Robert Mooney, Deputy Chief of the Investigation Bureau for
the New York County District Attorney's Office.