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Homeland Security tells Youngstown police ‘thanks’
Published: Wed, January 21, 2009 @ 1:52 p.m.
YOUNGSTOWN — A certificate of appreciation was presented today to the Youngstown Police Department Bomb Squad for “outstanding support during the 2008 Presidential Campaign.” The plaque came from the Department of Homeland Security, Unites States Secret Service, Akron office. Detective Sgt. Joe DeMatteo, squad commander, said there were 18 visits during the campaign by candidates and their surrogates. For each event, the bomb squad did a sweep of the speaking location and stayed until the end. He said the squad also checked hotels and restaurants for candidates who stayed overnight.
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None of the visitors were robbed ! YPD did one hell of a job!
The Youngstown Bomb Squad is a group of professional and exempliary police officers. The squad commander, Detective Sergeant Joe DeMatteo, who also serves as the Crime Lab Commander, is a class act and a real gentleman. He deserves tremendous credit for the skill and professionalism of the squad and its members. Bravo, Bomb Squad!!!!!!!!!!! Also, Detective Sergeant DeMatteo's skill and dedication to duty were paramount in solving the Gina Tenney cold case and getting her killer convicted. Congrats!!!