During the Mayor's Award presentation to C.O. Philip Travers, one enthusiastic audience member apparently became so caught up in his picture-taking that he got as close as he could to snap a good photo.

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The following citation with the Mayor's Award to Correction Officer Philip Travers is taken from the Medal Day 2011 booklet.

CORRECTION OFFICER PHILIP TRAVERS, E.S.U.

Officer Philip Travers, the Rapid Re't take time to ease back into work at DOC after his return March 1st, from a 90-day military tour of duty. In just the past two months, Officer Travers has responded to over 25 medical calls.

In September, he took immediate action to assist a discharged inmate after she fell on the curb in front off Visit Control building trying to catch a bus 01 Rikers Island, seriously damaging her nose.

With the help of K-9 Officer Ruby Malofsky, Officer Travers checked for possible airway obstruction, controlled the extensive bleeding and treated her for shock, all the while monitoring her vital signs, demonstrating medical skill, compassion and clear communication in a difficult situation.

He has also been a great help in searching for contraband. On October 20, Officer Travers made the second largest heroin contraband recovery in ESU history -- nearly beating his own previous record for the largest heroin contraband recovery in 2009.

Officer Travers has been a member of the United States Military since 2001. After 4.5 years of service with the Navy and Marine Corps, Officer Travers joined the NY Air National Guard. Officer Travers is currently assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron, as well as being a member of the NYS Homeland Emergency Response Force.

He was recognized by his superiors on Aug. 1st with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his volunteer work as an EMT for the past five years. Officer Travers has been with the Department since 1987.

WEBMASTER NOTE: At Medal Day 2011 ceremonies in the George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC) on Rikers Island Nov. 15th, the NYC Department of Correction honored staff for heroic acts on and off the job, as well as for distinguished and exceptional on-the-job performance and community service. This New York Correction History Society (NYCHS) presentation features images derived from photos taken by NYCHS at the event as well as texts and images scanned by NYCHS from NYC DOC's Medal Day 2011 booklet distributed at the ceremonies.