Chapter 43: I Refuse to Accept the Award
The press conference ended quickly, and in the midst of the discussion, the reporters left one after another, Kent and Qi Lin also politely said goodbye and left, and the hall was full of their own people.
Chief O'Neill smiled and beckoned to the officers at the 8th to 15th block police stations sitting next to him, "Everyone must be in a hurry, please come up now!"
One by one, Roshan stood up from the table and stood in front of the stage, Kelly, as the sheriff, stood first, but she was like a thorn in her back, and she was uncomfortable.
O'Neill also stood up straight, picked up a document, and said solemnly: "In view of the outstanding performance and significant merit of the Brooklyn 8th through 15th Block Police Departments, I now announce the following decision on behalf of the New York City Police Department:
A Combat Cross of $10,000 will be awarded to officers participating in operations at the 8th through 15th Block Police Stations in Brooklyn, and $5,000 will be awarded to non-combatant officers from the 8th through 15th Block Police Stations in Brooklyn, and $500,000 will be allocated within a month for the construction of the police station's infrastructure and the expansion of the police force!"
"Oh!
"God, God!"
The policemen were boiling, and some people were uncontrollable in excitement and threw their hats into the sky!
You know, although the prize money is not taxable, it is real, this money is already a lot, but the money will always be spent one day, and the Battle Cross is different, this medal is used to reward members who have successfully demonstrated extreme heroism in the course of action, regardless of personal danger, to fight against an enemy with weapons!
This medal belongs to the second-class medal of the New York City police system, few people can get it, it not only represents a supreme honor, but also a valuable qualification and official recognition, it is no exaggeration to say that with this medal, promotion will be easier than others, even if it cannot be promoted for various reasons, but as long as you don't make too many mistakes, the police will not have a problem to retire.
"Lads, please come up and receive the awards, oh, one by one, yes, everyone has a share!" O'Neill smiled, waved his arms, and behind him, appeared a group of hostesses, holding trays of medals and a bundle of dollars, brand new tickets, and gold.
The police officers happily accepted the awards, and many of them forgot to kiss the medals and dollars.
After a while, everyone received the award, and those who didn't come will be distributed by Kelly.
"Next, I'm going to present the award to Sheriff Kelly alone, Sheriff Kelly, please come up!" O'Neill's eyes shot a look of love and he extended his hand to Kelly.
Kelly hesitated, standing still in a daze, in fact, today's press conference was like a farce in her eyes, Mu Qingcheng was not mentioned in the whole article, nor did she give Mu Qingcheng any compensation and commendation, the credit was all divided, she had an indescribable shame in her heart, and asked herself over and over again, can she really come to the stage to accept the award with peace of mind.
"Ahem~~" Kingston coughed twice and reminded: "Kelly, it's not just about yourself, it's about your colleagues, everyone needs the award, and Gonzalez was captured by you, isn't it true? “
There was a warning in her words, which made Kelly sober up, after all, she didn't just represent herself, but also the entire police department, and she struggled to the extreme.
"Sheriff Kelly, I think you'd better hear what the commendation is for you first. O'Neill smiled slightly.
'Forget it, just listen to it.' Kelly took two steps forward.
O'Neal grimaced and said, "Brooklyn District Police Chief Kelly Kingston of the 8th through 15th Blocks played a vital role in the capture of Gonzalez, with great courage and extraordinary wisdom.
On behalf of the New York City Police Department, I am now announcing that Sheriff Kelly will be awarded the rank of Superintendent of Police and the Medal of Honor for $20,000. “
Kelly's original rank was only Sergeant, and in the New York City police system, she was ranked the third-to-last level, although the Superintendent was only one level higher than the Constable, and there were seven levels above it, but starting with the Superintendent, the dress was different, and the uniform was changed from dark blue to white.
In the United States, everyone who wears a white police uniform is a big man, and the police officers you see on the streets of New York are basically dressed in blue, and you can rarely see anyone wearing white, because they are all sitting in the office.
Kelly's white police uniform is the equivalent of squeezing into the top of the police world, not to mention the Medal of Honor, the highest level of honor awarded by the New York City Police Department, dedicated to individuals who have shown extreme courage in their duties despite emergencies or situations where their lives are at risk.
It is almost certain that Kelly's future will be smooth!
As for the $20,000, it's nothing.
"Oh, boss, congratulations!"
"Hurry up and receive the award, we sincerely wish you!"
The police applauded, but there were a few of them, and they felt that it was not a good feeling in their hearts. “
"Sergeant Kelly, congratulations!" O'Neill smiled slightly, picked up the new rank badge, and was about to replace it for Kelly.
"No, I can't take it!" Kelly's face struggled, her shoulders shrunk back, and she took two steps back!
"Kelly, what are you doing?" said Kingston, grimacing.
Kelly took a deep breath and tried to calm herself and said: "Dad, I know that you are for my good, and I am also grateful to Uncle O'Neill for his kindness to me, but I can't convince myself to accept this honor, because it is not me who has achieved miracles, but Mu Qingcheng, I can't take his credit, otherwise I won't be at ease for the rest of my life, please forgive me." ”
"Kelly, you're an adult, and you're responsible for your actions!" said Kingston angrily.
O'Neal was also embarrassed and speechless.
Indeed, the sedan chair carries people, hello, I am hello, everyone, your parents pave the way for you, and your elders build bridges for you, and you will have a bright future in the future, isn't it very good?
But Kelly refused.
The police officers turned their stunned gazes to Kelly.
Kelly said seriously: "Dad, I think about it very clearly, I can't receive this honor, as you said, I am an adult, I have my own values and opinions, in my eyes, it is mine, I will not give up, it is not mine, I can't take it away with a clear conscience, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry." “
"Okay, good!" Kingston said three times in a row, obviously angry, and then pointed at the policeman: "I didn't expect that my Kingston actually has a daughter of noble character, you are out of the mud and not stained, I should be proud of you, but society is dirty, everyone is driven by interests."
Have you ever considered for them, they are just ordinary police officers, they need promotions, they need honor, their families need a better life, their children need high-quality education, and now you have satisfied their moral cleanliness, what do you let them do?
Yes, you have a family with a lot of energy, and you can live well even if you don't receive the award, but what about them, if you lose this opportunity, do you think there will be another chance?
Answer me!"