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South Traffic Division
Supervisor of the Year 2008
Sergeant II, Ronnie Cato, Serial No. 23265, South Traffic Division (STD) has been selected for the distinguished award of “Supervisor of the Year 2008.” He was selected for this award because of his demonstrated leadership skills, his hard work, and the care and concern that he has shown for both his coworkers and people in the community. He is a consummate professional that gives of himself to ensure the wellbeing of others.
Sergeant Cato has been and continues to be a pillar of moral and ethical strength for the men and women assigned to STD. He has demonstrated this strength on many occasions and has been looked upon by his subordinates, peers and the command staff to provide wisdom, reason, and a sense of equity. The year 2008 was a rewarding year for the men and women at STD and Sergeant Cato’s steady stewardship to ensure that right and reason would prevail was instrumental in STD’s successful year.
In fact, he was nominated as Supervisor of the Year, due to his “can do attitude” and his willingness to serve all, and in acknowledgement of his continued contribution to the City of Los Angeles. He was involved in the local church in Los Angeles, participated in community forums involving police and community issues, and he volunteered off-duty to teach community college students law enforcement ethics. In addition, he hosted and provided training for the Western Region of the Black Police Officers Association that provided three days of classroom instruction. On a regular basis he has been a mentor to middle school and high school students, encouraging the movement towards great leadership and the need to be involved for all to ensure the community is left in good hands in the future.
Sergeant Cato is the president of the Oscar Joe Bryant Foundation and the Black Police Officers Association. In this membership he was responsible for promoting training seminars, legal consultation, scholarship programs, mentorship, educational planning, promotional seminars, financial planning, community outreach, college reimbursement and ensuring beneficial community panels which reflected great leadership. On a regular basis he was the first to volunteer to help others in reaching their potential and often assisted with their preparation for promotional examinations.
The STD family is fortunate to have Sergeant Cato and his positive attitude. His daily commitment to ensure the effectiveness of his unit and to provide quality service to the community demonstrates his deserving of the recognition of Supervisor of the Year for 2008.
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