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Black Jack Officer is One of 9 County Officers of the Year

St. Louis County Police officers teamed up with Black Jack Jack Fire Department to challenge residents of Garden Villas North in a Wii Bowling tournament. The highest over-all score was from Officer Chris Pignataro who is the head of Garden Villas North’s Senior Police Academy. He was honored recently as Officer of the Year for the City of Black Jack police unit. Left to right are: Officers Chris Money, Chris Pignataro, Garden Villas North Director Melissa Russell and Sgt. Kardasz.

The St. Louis County Police Department held its Seventh Annual Officer Appreciation Luncheon at Garden Villas North to honor nine St. Louis County Police Officers as Officers of the Year.

Each officer was chosen based on the distinct and special services they have provided to the North County Citizens. Neighborhood Policing Officer Chris Pignataro was honored as  Officer of the Year for the City of Black Jack Detail.

Officer Pignataro has been assigned to the City of Black Jack for 12 years and has developed an unparralled relationship with city officials, residents, and business owners within the city. He heads the Garden Villas North Senior Police Academy. (call 355-6100 for more information on the police academy program)

Black Jack, Mayor Norm McCourt stated that “We are proud of Officer Pignataro and the wonderful relationship he has developed with the residents of our city. It is an award that is well deserved and I congratulate him on receiving it. “

Several dignitaries were on hand. The guest speaker of the event was John Rooney, voice of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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