This month’s Police Officer of the Month is Patrol Officer Carlos Robles, who has faithfully served the City of Cleveland for over 30 years. He was nominated by Deputy Chief Jarod Schlacht, who shared his thoughts on this remarkable individual.
“Every day, Officer Carlos Robles comes to work with a smile on his face, ready to serve the citizens of Cleveland and provide guidance and mentorship to the next generation of young officers. After 30 years, Officer Robles still comes to work excited to make a difference. His calm, professional demeanor has made him a leader on his shift, a leader in the First District, and a leader for the entire City of Cleveland.
Before I came to the First District and met Officer Robles, I knew who he was. His positive reputation transcended District borders, and he has lived up to and surpassed everything I’ve heard. Thank you, Officer Carlos Robles, for 30 years of service and consistently being the embodiment of the Cleveland Police core values: Professionalism, Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence.”
It is because of these core values that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name Patrol Officer Carlos Robles our Police Officer of the Month for July 2024.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by Deputy Chief Jarod Schlacht
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About the Police Officer of the Month Program
The Cleveland Police Foundation – in partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police Cleveland Lodge 8 – is proud of the Police Officer of the Month program. The program’s purpose is to recognize members of the Cleveland Division of Police who not only perform their duties in an exemplary and extraordinary manner, but also excel in efforts that are consistent with a major tenet of the CPF’s mission to strengthen the bonds between citizens and police officers… building bridges, creating opportunities for dialogue, and forging positive relationships within the community.
Already aware that officers in the Cleveland Division of Police routinely go out of their way to help their fellow citizens, committee members are not surprised by the large number of candidates. With so many outstanding officers, selecting one recipient per month proved to be a somewhat daunting task.
When asked why bestow these awards, CPF Executive Director Charles W. Lane, Jr. states, “In today’s busy world, while some deeds may seem fairly insignificant, we hold out hope that such random acts of kindness may have a significant impact on a person’s life. Even if not, it’s nice to know that our police officers do for others what they would want someone else to do for a member of their family if the opportunity presented itself.”
Police officers across this great country perform similar deeds day-in and day-out, with little fanfare and really not seeking, nor even wanting recognition. We commend these officers for their compassion and personal commitment to making our city a better place to live.