Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley honored guest at IAPOA Event

On March 29, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

~Photo by William Tauro

By William Tauro

Cambridge Police Sergeant James Crowley was a guest speaker at the 11th Annual Irish American Police Officers Association (IAPOA)Awards Dinner. The event took place this past Saturday evening at the American Legion Nonantum Post #440 in Newton. Master of Ceremonies, Cambridge Police Officer Steve Lyons, who represented the Cambridge Police Department with Cambridge Police Superintendent Robert Hass and many CPD officers who were in attendance in the well attended ballroom. Sergeant Crowley briefly addressed the crowd after being presented the "Order of Erin" Award for maintaining his composure and professionalism for when he was dispatched to a routine local call in Cambridge that turned into a national event-front page story. The incident, a routine arrest of Harvard Law Professor Gates, eventually ended up involving the President of the United States.

Many awards were presented that evening, including honoring and a remembrance to Medal of Honor recipients, Massachusetts State Police Captain Richard J. Cashin and Weymouth Police Officer Michael Davey – who both were killed in the line of duty.

Also addressing the crowd and receiving an award was retired Boston Police Superintendent in Chief Robert Faherty. Superintendent Faherty was presented the "Humanitarian Award" for joining efforts with retired Police Captain John Dow and their continuous efforts in founding the "Cops for Kids with Cancer" organization, which helps kids cope with living with cancer.

Somerville Deputy Police Chief Paul Upton, who is second Vice President for the IAPOA, helped organize the successful event and was present with a good representation of Somerville Police officers.