Rick Trego, security officer in Akron Children’s public safety, believes that small acts of kindness make a big difference. Whether at work or in the community, Rick regularly interacts with people in ways that let them know he understands their need for self-respect and dignity. By showing empathy or making a connection, Rick is often […]
Public safety spotlight: Meet Officer Andrew Neely
If you saw Andrew (A.J.) Neely in the hall last month, you may not have recognized him. The normally clean-shaven public safety officer was sporting a beard in honor of “No-Shave” November. “In November, our department participated in a national cause called ‘No-Shave November’ by donating money to the Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer […]
John Furino moving on to his third act as he retires after 20 years
John Furino may be retiring from the Department of Public Safety as a security resource officer, but that doesn’t mean he plans to slow down. When he retires in June, he will have spent 20 years at Akron Children’s. Working in the security field was actually a second career for John who worked as a […]
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