2012 Civilian of the Quarter

January through March | Esther Maldonado

Congratulations to Ms. Esther Maldonado for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter, January through March 2012.

Maldonado is assigned to the Fort Myers Regional Communication Center for Troop F. She frequently goes above and beyond her normal administrative responsibilities and has welcomed additional training in all available areas.

During the quarter, Maldonado assisted the Troop Public Affairs Officer with the coordination of public outreach programs and the designing of large visual aid materials for presentations at local community events. She also assisted with district clerical duties, the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement transition, coordination of events for National Public Telecommunications Week, and coordination of a semi-annual Fort Myers Regional Communications Center weight loss challenge program. Maldonado organized Troop F’s off-duty reporting, Fort Myers District Radio Bay Organization and Troop F Radio flashing and inventory.

Maldonado is always willing to assist staff, the public, and employees while displaying a friendly demeanor and providing a positive example for others. In her spare time, she serves as a mentor for numerous at-risk teenagers. Thanks and congratulations!

April through June | Jerry Polk

Congratulations to Jerry Polk for being selected the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter, April through June 2012.

On Sunday, April 8, 2012 while visiting his daughter, Polk’s granddaughter ran into the house yelling for someone to call 911. Polk headed to the swimming pool area where he found a two year old child not breathing, unresponsive and turning blue. Polk began cardiopulmonary resuscitation and noticed immediate resistance while trying to deliver rescue breathes. Polk then turned the child over and gave her four back blows with the back of his hand to dislodged what he had determined was an airway obstruction. When he delivered the next breathe he could feel and see her chest rise. Polk continued CPR until the child regained consciousness.

The Seminole County fire and Sheriff’s Departments arrived and transported the child to the hospital. The child has recovered.

Without Polk’s quick response and decisive action, there could have been grave consequences to the incident. Polk is to be commended for his actions during this incident.

July through September | Ms. Cindy Robinson

Congratulations to Ms. Cindy Robinson for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter from July through September 2012.

Robinson has demonstrated consistent performance and dedication to the Florida Highway Patrol. During the majority of the quarter, Robinson was the lone civilian evidence custodian and responsible for over 15,000 pieces of evidence.

It has been noted that Robinson strives to achieve an optimal level of personal performance and accomplishment. Robinson has also developed an excellent working relationship with members within and outside of the agency. Robinson has assisted in consolidating all evidence rooms in Troop C as well as ensure that all evidence is submitted in a timely and prompt manner. Robinson has made sure that the Troop Quarterly Audits are conducted in a prompt manner and afterwards a written report is forwarded to the Troop Commander.

Robinson displays a strong personal commitment to successfully completing all projects and her commitment will lead to the evidence function in Troop C being organized and manageable. Robinson’s actions help better the Florida Highway Patrol and the community.

October through December | Ms. Constance Hall

Congratulations to Ms. Constance Hall for being selected as the Florida Highway Patrol Civilian Employee of the Quarter from October through December 2012.

It has been noted that Hall has taken it upon herself to cancel her pre-approved leave in order to help out the Crash Records section while her co-worker is on extended medical leave. Hall has been answering the phone and filling crash records requests on a daily basis as well as fulfilling her own assigned duties.

Hall is to be commended for her dedication and we appreciate her efforts to keep the office running smoothly during this time.