{"id":8788,"date":"2019-04-26T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T15:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=8788"},"modified":"2019-04-26T11:16:14","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T15:16:14","slug":"genesee-county-2019-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/04\/26\/genesee-county-2019-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/2019 Law Day Observance and Criminal Justice Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jlr9xGpwWr4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Awards Ceremony<br><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kiwanis Club of Batavia, Genesee County Bar Association, and the Genesee County Magistrates &amp; Court Clerks Association announce the recipients of the 2019 Law Day Observance &amp; Criminal Justice Awards <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwanis Club President Mark Lewis and Genesee County Bar Association President Tom Williams announced the awards during an annual dinner held at Batavia Country Club on Thursday, April 25, 2019.  The speaker at the dinner was local author Bill Kauffman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4-vq8IxbsXI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption>Bill Kauffman- Guest Speaker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kiwanis Criminal Justice Award <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kiwanis Club of Batavia Criminal Justice Award is presented to a member or members of the community, law enforcement, or a criminal justice agency serving the citizens of Genesee County whose exceptional career achievements and conscientiousness to citizenship have demonstrated a spirit of selfless public service or demonstrated an act of exceptional valor or heroism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2019 Award Recipients are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8786\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_003459\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?fit=2230%2C2088&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2230,2088\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223808&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_003459\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?fit=900%2C843&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?resize=506%2C474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8786\" width=\"506\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?resize=1024%2C959&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?resize=300%2C281&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?resize=768%2C719&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?resize=150%2C140&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003459.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><figcaption>Finnell with DA Larry Friedman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant District Attorney Kevin Finnell&#8217;s diligent prosecution of violators pertaining to Driving While Intoxicated and related offenses has shown he is sincerely dedicated to the safety and welfare of the citizens of Genesee County.  Mr. Finnell&#8217;s knowledge of the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and the full 12-step Drug Recognition Evaluation, as well as the internal and external functions of the Datamaster DMT chemical test, is a remarkable asset to the Genesee County Law Enforcement community.  Mr. Finnell continually strives to develop the skills needed to successfully prosecute DWI and DWAI drug cases whether through training or educating law enforcement officers on current case law.  Whenever he is involved in a hearing or a trial, he is totally prepared and our community is very fortunate that Mr. Finnell represents the People of Genesee County.  Kevin Finnell was nominated for this award by Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. and Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"779\" data-attachment-id=\"8787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_0036401\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?fit=2346%2C2030&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2346,2030\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223598&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_003640(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?fit=900%2C779&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?resize=900%2C779&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?resize=1024%2C886&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?resize=300%2C260&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?resize=768%2C665&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?resize=150%2C130&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_0036401.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Minuto with Chief Deputy Frieday, Undersheriff Mazur and Chief Deputy Graff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigator Chad J. Minuto, Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigator Chad J. Minuto began his career with the Genesee County Sheriff&#8217;s Office in March of 1999, when he was hired at the Genesee County Jail as a Correction Officer.  He worked as a Correction Officer for two years and was then hired by the Genesee County Probation Department as a Probation Officer.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigator Minuto returned to the Sheriff&#8217;s Office in March 2005, and began his service as a Deputy Sheriff.  His work ethic and abilities led to his selection as a Field Training Officer.  Minuto was promoted to the rank of Investigator in September of 2015, and has proved to be an invaluable asset to the Criminal Investigation Division of the Sheriff&#8217;s Office.  Investigator Minuto performs all his duties to a very high standard.  This is clearly demonstrated in the thoroughness of his investigations which has led to a very high rate of resolution of cases he investigates.  Investigator Minuto\u2019s attention to detail is truly evident as he is responsible for the integrity of the evidence room where he inventories, preserves and maintains all evidence collected by the Sheriff\u2019s Office.  His meticulous work in the evidence room is vital to the criminal justice process.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investigator Minuto also serves as a Physical Fitness Instructor, a Firearms Instructor, and is a member of the Emergency Response Team.  During his career, he has been recognized with awards at the Sheriff\u2019s Office including a DWI recognition award, Commendation Award and Officer of the Year.  Throughout his law enforcement career, Investigator Minuto has proven to be a true asset to the community and to the Genesee County Sheriff\u2019s Office.  Investigator Minuto was nominated for this award by Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. and Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"808\" data-attachment-id=\"8781\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_002640\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?fit=2407%2C2160&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2407,2160\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223780&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_002640\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?fit=900%2C808&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?resize=900%2C808&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?resize=1024%2C919&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?resize=300%2C269&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?resize=768%2C689&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?resize=150%2C135&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002640.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Davis with Chief Heubusch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer Jason Davis, City of Batavia Police Department <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Police Officer Jason Davis has been an integral part of the City of Batavia Police Department since being hired in 1999.  He has consistently gone above and beyond in the many roles that he holds in the Department.  Jason is a Field Training Officer, Drug Recognition Expert, General Topics Instructor,  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">De-Escalation Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Officer, is a past member of the Emergency Response Team and member of several Departmental Committees.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8784\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_003146\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?fit=2656%2C2072&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2656,2072\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223536&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_003146\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?fit=900%2C702&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?resize=567%2C442&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8784\" width=\"567\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?resize=1024%2C799&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?resize=768%2C599&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?resize=150%2C117&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003146.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer Davis has been recognized for his work with DWI enforcement, his de-escalation techniques and dealing compassionately with vulnerable members of our community.  Jason is looked up to by his peers and is one of the &#8220;go to&#8221; officers when an issue needs to be addressed.  He tackles problems head on and ensures a positive resolution.  Jason started his career in 1997 as a Deputy Sheriff for the Cattaraugus County Sheriff&#8217;s Department; he also worked part-time as a police officer for the Village of Ellicottville until transferring to the City of Batavia.  Jason has also been a Pack Leader for Cub Scout Pack #650. Officer Davis was nominated for this award by City of Batavia Police Chief Shawn Heubusch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"751\" data-attachment-id=\"8782\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_002759\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?fit=2586%2C2160&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2586,2160\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223627&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_002759\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?fit=900%2C751&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?resize=900%2C751&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?resize=1024%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?resize=768%2C641&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?resize=150%2C125&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_002759.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Kellogg with Det. Condidorio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer Gregory S. Kellogg Village of Le Roy Police Department <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since coming to the Le Roy Police Department in January 2016, Officer Kellogg has continually worked to build community partnerships with the Le Roy School District, the Rotary Early Act Program and the Boy Scouts.  Officer Kellogg has also worked at the Perry Police Department and Attica Police Department, where he received the Distinguished Service Award in 2017.   He is compassionate, committed, dependable, and willing to step up and perform his duties at all times.  In January 2018, Officer Kellogg received a letter of commendation for performing CPR for an extended period of time on a victim, which the family directly attributed his actions to saving the victim\u2019s life.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer Kellogg coordinated and implemented the \u201cStuff the Cruiser\u201d program in conjunction with Early Act which resulted in cash and gift card donations as well as nearly 3,000 non-perishable food donations that filled five police-cruisers.  Greg has a \u2018Coffee with a Cop\u2019 mentality frequently going to local restaurants to share time with residents, joking with them, sharing stories but, more importantly, listening to their concerns.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is actively involved coordinating and implementing the department\u2019s \u201cCivilian Response to an Active Shooter Event\u201d training program which has been presented to several community members,  local businesses and churches.  He is a general topics instructor, firearms instructor, field training officer, accreditation manager, and taser instructor.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer Kellogg is also employed at Six Flags Darien Lake Theme Park as a Police Supervisor, overseeing approximately 30 police officers, and is responsible for all security training.  His daily conscientiousness to citizenship and a spirit of selfless public service are a model that young officers in the Le Roy Police Department try to emulate.  Officer Kellogg was nominated for this award by Village of Le Roy Police Chief Christopher K. Hayward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" data-attachment-id=\"8785\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/20190426_003401\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?fit=2683%2C2012&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2683,2012\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1556223468&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190426_003401\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?fit=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/20190426_003401.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>A few members of the Mock Trial Team from Batavia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles L. Mancuso Mock Trial Award <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cCharles L. Mancuso Award\u201d was presented to the members of the Batavia High School Mock Trial Team as winners of the 2019 GLOW (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties) District Competition in the New York State Bar Association High School Mock Trial Tournament.  The award reads \u201cDedicated to the Memory of an Outstanding Attorney-Citizen\u201d, Mr. Mancuso, a Batavia lawyer, served as coordinator of the local competition until his untimely death 12 years ago.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Batavia High School team members honored at the dinner include:  Sophie Beckman, Brianna Bromley, Charles Burton, Eryn Dunn, Kathleen Folger, Tate Fonda, Ariana Frias, Dallas Lama, Amari McNair, Natalie Rogers, Corinne Saluste, Julia Spiotta, Teacher-Coach Theresa Traver, and Attorney Advisor Ethan Kraybill.  Coordinator of the local Mock Trial Program, Kristie DeFreze, presented the award. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release The Kiwanis Club of Batavia, Genesee County Bar Association, and the Genesee County Magistrates &amp; Court Clerks Association announce the recipients of the 2019 Law Day Observance &amp; Criminal Justice Awards Kiwanis Club President Mark Lewis and Genesee County Bar Association President Tom Williams announced the awards during \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/04\/26\/genesee-county-2019-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[79,23],"tags":[1596],"class_list":["post-8788","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genesee","category-genesee-county","tag-2019-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-awards"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-2hK","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":75007,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/genesee-county-2026-kiwanis-law-day-observance-and-criminal-justice-recognition\/","url_meta":{"origin":8788,"position":0},"title":"GENESEE COUNTY\/2026 Kiwanis Law Day Observance and Criminal Justice Recognition","author":"aka","date":"May 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"2026 Charles L. 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