Praised by Boston Municipal Research Bureau for her work helping immigrants navigate legal system; active in East Boston Community; BMRB: "Congratulations and thank you Linda for all you do to make Boston a better and happier place to live and work."
Since 1987, Linda Labadini has served District 7 of the Boston Police
Department (BPD) as a Police Clerk Typist and the "chief receptionist and
greeter" for all who enter this station. Over the past 32 years, Linda has
been and continues to be an anchor for the precinct helping whenever she is
needed.
In her role as a Police Clerk Typist, Linda has assisted
newly graduated and recently reassigned officers acclimate to District 7.
She serves as their guide as they become familiar with the area and its
residents and businesses. Linda also keeps District 7 running effectively
with efficiency in recording all police reports and citizens' complaints
into the appropriate documents so they are readily accessible when needed.
Linda's calm and good-natured attitude is most apparent in her unending
patience and support of those new to the country who are unfamiliar with the
English language. Although Linda is not multi-lingual, she manages to help
many non-English speaking residents navigate the system as she guides them
in their efforts to file reports and seek permits or licenses. Linda also
directs them to the appropriate offices to file passports and immigration
paperwork. Her shining empathy for all residents makes her a remarkable
public servant.
One of Linda's greatest services to residents of
District 7 has been her initiative in setting up and maintaining a
specifically designed database for Abuse Prevention Orders and Harassment.
This information enables Linda to work closely with personnel from the East
Boston District Court, the District 7 Duty Supervisor and patrol officers in
the field as they jointly seek to serve defendants with restraining and
harassment orders.
In addition to her work with the Police Station,
Linda volunteers numerous hours to her East Boston Community. She often
assists in running neighborhood cookouts or Halloween and Christmas parties
for young children. She also supports the Annual National Night Out, an
event hosted throughout the country where individuals are encouraged to be
outside, meet their neighbors, talk with local police, and form connections
in the effort to make communities safer and more united.
All in
District 7 who know Linda are thoroughly appreciative of her faithful and
consistent service to the East Boston Police Station as well as the East
Boston community. Linda is truly deserving of a 2019 Shattuck Award.