
Officer Sommervil, left, received the award for his diligence in the apprehension of a suspect who police said was responsible for three recent armed robberies in the community. Courtesis said the suspect, who had a loaded weapon when arrested, confessed after being shown a video tape of one of the robberies.
Courtesis and Sommervil were joined by 106th Precinct Community Council President Frank Dardani, right.