You initiated a POP project to obtain and distribute the access codes for every secured residential apartment building/condominium in the 6^th District.   Officers respond many times to emergencies, only to be greeted by a locked door and they end up having to wait for someone to buzz them in.  This particular project arose from an incident wherein officers were making an arrest and calling for help while other officers were unable to gain entry.  Not only was it a tremendous safety problem for the citizens but it also became a safety problem for the police. 

            There were a total of 92 buildings within the 6^th District that had restricted access.  You gathered the information and then entered it into a readable graph as a hard copy for officers to have quick access while on the road.  You met with Mr. William Ferretti to have all of this information entered into the CAD as a Hazard entry, which will make retrieval of the database even easier. 

            Shortly after the completion and distribution of the list, an officer responded to a call in just such a restricted-access building and could not make any contact.  Within one minute, you provided the officer with the needed information that allowed a quick and successful conclusion. 

            You recognized a growing problem that has confounded many an officer.  Instead of complaining about it or hoping that someone else would resolve it, you seized the initiative and created a workable solution.  By working with the business community, other officers, the staff at PSCC and the Technology Division, you created a comprehensive and thorough document in just over two months.  This was clearly outside your normal scope of duties but you nevertheless chose to undertake this project without any prompting or encouragement. 

            Officer Feldman, I am proud to congratulate you for your tenacious efforts and commitment to the citizens of Montgomery County.