In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, the 41st Precinct Auxiliary Unit and NYPD CARES co-hosted the fourth annual Autism Awareness Walk on Wednesday, April 17 at 1035 Longwood Avenue. All proceeds raised by the walk will benefit CARES COPS, a nonprofit assisting police officers and community members that have children with special needs, provide awareness, resources and education for special needs.
Inspector Phylis Byrne (r), NYPD Auxiliary commanding officer, received a commendation from the offices of elected officials.
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Detective Herawattie Jeeuth received an award on behalf of the 41st Precinct.
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Chris (l) from Catholic Charities with Leia the dog and Jose with Luna the cat attended the annual walk.
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Police officers, children, families and residents marched around the precinct and surrounding neighborhood in support of National Autism Awareness Month.
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The 41st Precinct and 41st Precinct Auxiliary Unit presented checks to Autism Speaks and NYPD CARES.
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