In both 2020 and 2022, PFC Henry Viar was recognized as one of the Sully District Police Station’s Officers of the Quarter. But during the Feb. 11 meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), he was honored as the station’s Officer of the Year.
Writing the letter nominating him for this award was 2nd Lt. Chad Cosgrove. Directing it to the station commander, Major Jane Russell, he said, “On behalf of Sully Days A Shift, I am proud to formally nominate PFC Henry Viar for Officer of the Year.”
“PFC Viar is consistently one of the most active and reliable members of this squad, maintaining performance metrics that rank in the top third of the team,” explained Cosgrove. “His dedication to public safety is clearly reflected in his year-to-date statistics.”
Detailing them, Cosgrove stated that Viar handled 229 calls for service and dealt with 66 incidents. He also made 15 arrests. And as for traffic enforcement, his statistics through July 2025 showed that he issued 162 citations and 16 warnings.
“During this year’s ‘Roadshark’ campaigns, Viar’s enforcement efforts were exemplary,” wrote Cosgrove. “He intercepted three, separate violators traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph. These high-profile stops garnered significant attention from the Public Affairs Bureau and were featured in public-awareness campaigns to demonstrate our department’s commitment to road safety.”
Beyond Viar’s individual achievements, Cosgrove stressed that he also serves as “a vital leader within the squad. As a Field Training Instructor, he successfully trained three rookies over the past year. His ability to mold the next generation of officers, while maintaining his own high activity level, is a testament to his work ethic.”
In addition, wrote Cosgrove, “Viar also demonstrated exceptional professionalism and sound judgment while handling a sensitive, high-profile case involving a commonwealth’s attorney who was found to be drinking. Viar’s ability to navigate such a public and high-pressure situation with total impartiality reflects the highest standards of our department.”
“PFC Henry Viar is a model of proactive policing, mentorship and integrity,” wrote Cosgrave. “He is a credit to Sully Days A, and I highly recommend him for the honor of Officer of the Year.”