Marco Police Officers and Staff Honored

On Friday evening, August 8th, the Marco Island Police Department celebrated the many accomplishments of the men and women within their ranks. They gathered together at the Family Church on Winterberry Drive to receive well-deserved recognition of their dedication and achievements over the last year in service to the Marco Island community. 

Newly promoted Lieutenant Joseph Belardo served as the master of ceremonies for the evening’s event, which began with a reception and a buffet dinner provided by La Mesa Taqueria. In addition to city council members and city staff, the department was honored to have Florida State Representative Yvette Benarroch and Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro speak at the event to honor members of the department. 

The Marco Island Police Foundation was represented by two of its Vice Presidents, Al Benarroch and Arnie Sandberg, who would present $4,000 scholarships to both members of the department, as well as siblings of members, as they pursue educational opportunities. 

Code Enforcement Officers, as well as civilian support staff, were also honored as part of the ceremonies that saw family members and guests in attendance.