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| Lt. Ollivierre with COP Kelly |
By Michael Bascombe
NEW YORK, March 31, 2012 – A Grenadian-born New York Police Officer has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Nimrod Ollivierre received his third promotion in eight years at a ceremony attended by his family at One Police Plaza on Friday.
Lieutenant Ollivierre, who migrated to the United States in 1989, joined the New York Police Department in 1997 after two years of active duty in the United States Navy. He was promoted to Sergeant in November 2004 and then Sergeant Special Assignment in September 2008.
“I wish to convey my heartiest congratulations to Mr Ollivierre,” said Grenada’s Culture Minister Senator Arley Gill who is also a close friend of the officer. “His achievement has made all Grenadians proud and this demonstrates that with hard work and dedication regardless of where you are from you can achieve great things. Well done lieutenant.”
Lt. Ollivierre also received congratulatory messages from Youth Minister Patrick Simmons, who believes this could motivate other young people at home and in the Diaspora that achievement is boundary-less and Inspector Raymond Matthew of the Royal Grenada Police Force.
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| Lt. Ollivierre and his mother |
Lt. Ollivierre, who grew up in the village of Grand Mal St George, received his new shield, bars and certificate of promotion from Commissioner Raymond Kelly. The promotion comes with added responsibility including a platoon commander in the NYPD.
“The support of family and friends has been crucial in my development and progress as an officer over the years,” said Lt. Ollivierre. “It’s tough, but there is no substitute for hard work, perseverance, dedication and commitment.”
Twelve years ago, then officer Ollivierre with only three years in the force and attached to the 71st Precinct in Flatbush, Brooklyn shot and killed a store robber. He suffered chipped teeth and facial cuts in the scuffle that led to the shooting. District Attorney Charles Hynes later ruled the shooting was justified.
Lt. Ollivierre, who has been on active reserve in the Navy since 1995, had a tour of duty in the Middle East in 2006.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.
3 comments:
Very proud of our Grenadian, could you imagine it must be very difficult being a cop in the U.S.A in the field and in the workplace. Congrates bro hope others get inspired by your accomplishments.
A.C
Job well done Nimrod...We are all proud of your achievement......Gen....
So proud of you and lots of love. It's good to have people like you in my life, you inspire me.
KNW
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