The National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF) held its prestigious 2012 Annual Awards Dinner on April 25, 2012 at 6 PM at Russo’s on the Bay, 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard Beach, N.Y. 11414.
The proceeds benefited Operation Kids, a multi faceted child safety program, that also provides life saving medical treatment for critically ill children. The ticket cost for this charity event was $100, which included an “enhanced cocktail hour”, open bar, full course dinner and live entertainment. ($25 per ticket sold was donated to the “Operation Kids” Program.
2012 Annual Awards Distinguished Honorees
| Person of the Year | ASAC David C. Shafer Federal Bureau of Investigation, NYC |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Det. John Hickey (Ret) New York City Police Department Vice President Emeritus, NPDF |
| President’s Award | S/A Jon Adler, National President Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association |
| Excellence In Media Award | Brian G. Thompson, Correspondent NBC Channel 4 News |
| Distinguished Member Award | Chief John De Prima (Ret) Operations Kids Administrator |