The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter SAR presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Captain Sophia Rosales – Scatena of the Fort Wayne Police Department. The medal is presented to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement.
Captain Scatena has distinguished herself and brought honor to the FWPD department during her 29 years of service. She has served 19 years in the Patrol Division, the Detective Bureau, President of the Patrolman’s Benevolent Association and has served as the Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police. Captain Scatena was an integral member of the Crisis Response Team for 16 years serving as a Hostage Negotiator.
In April of 2016, Captain Scatena was seriously injured in a work-related vehicle accident while responding to a standoff involving a suicidal subject. She sustained numerous serious life-threatening injuries and endured almost a year to recover. Through raw determination Captain Scatena worked through all the physical therapy to recover the strength necessary to return to the Police Department.
In her role in Community Relations, Captain Scatena has also been successful in an informative radio show “Unholstered” co-hosted with radio Personality Kayla Blakeslee which covers numerous topics from how the FWPD responds to active shooters, to summer programs in Fort Wayne.