The Cleveland Division of Police offers an Employee Assistance Program to their officers and dependents, providing confidential counseling and resources for various life challenges. This program aims to support employee well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle. The officers assigned to the Employees Assistance Unit are available 24/7 and do an outstanding job of being there when our officers are in need of their assistance.
Detective Beverly Fraticelli is assigned to EAU and has been chosen as the June 2025 Cleveland Police Foundation’s Police Officer of the Month for reasons provided in the following statement by her colleague, Detective Bill Adams.
“Over the past year, Detective Beverly Fraticelli, while assigned to the Employees Assistance Unit, has worked tirelessly to support the families of Officer Ritter and, more recently, Recruit Cortez. As the BlueCoats Liaison, Detective Fraticelli is responsible for guiding families through the complex process of securing Public Safety Officer’s Benefits (PSOB) and other death benefits. She ensures that all necessary steps are completed accurately and promptly to prevent any delays in the support these families are entitled to receive.
Detective Fraticelli has dedicated countless hours to provide comfort and assistance during these incredibly difficult times. But her role extends far beyond the immediate aftermath. As the BlueCoats Liaison, she remains a constant presence in the lives of these families, often for years to come. Her ongoing support can include help with education, housing, medical expenses, and even everyday needs like transportation to doctor’s appointments or assistance with groceries.
Detective Fraticelli’s unwavering dedication to the families of fallen officers is truly remarkable. Through her compassion and commitment, she ensures that these heroes are never forgotten and that their families are never alone.”
It is because of this compassion and commitment that the Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to name Detective Beverly Fraticelli its Police Officer of the Month for June 2025.
It should be noted that Detective Fraticelli was also named the Cleveland Police Foundation’s Police Officer of the Month for November 2022.
– Bob Guttu, CPF
Nominated by EAU Detective Bill Adams
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About the Police Officer of the Month Program
The Cleveland Police Foundation – in partnership with the Cleveland Division of Police, Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, and the Fraternal Order of Police Cleveland Lodge 8 – is proud of the Police Officer of the Month program. The program’s purpose is to recognize members of the Cleveland Division of Police who not only perform their duties in an exemplary and extraordinary manner, but also excel in efforts that are consistent with a major tenet of the CPF’s mission to strengthen the bonds between citizens and police officers… building bridges, creating opportunities for dialogue, and forging positive relationships within the community.
Already aware that officers in the Cleveland Division of Police routinely go out of their way to help their fellow citizens, committee members are not surprised by the large number of candidates. With so many outstanding officers, selecting one recipient per month proved to be a somewhat daunting task.
When asked why bestow these awards, CPF Executive Director Charles W. Lane, Jr. states, “In today’s busy world, while some deeds may seem fairly insignificant, we hold out hope that such random acts of kindness may have a significant impact on a person’s life. Even if not, it’s nice to know that our police officers do for others what they would want someone else to do for a member of their family if the opportunity presented itself.”
Police officers across this great country perform similar deeds day-in and day-out, with little fanfare and really not seeking, nor even wanting recognition. We commend these officers for their compassion and personal commitment to making our city a better place to live.