By: Najla Alexander
The Morris County Human Relations Commission has awarded Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri, and Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre with their 2025 Community Service Awards, MCPO officials announced.
According to Morris County officials, members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office were one of three organizations recognized by the Commission for their dedicated leadership in strengthening respect for human rights and cultural diversity in Morris County.
Morris County authorities stated that the awards were presented on June 18 during the Human Relations Commission’s annual installation meeting and dinner at The Famished Frog in Morristown.
The evening also marked the Commission’s Juneteenth celebration, with a viewing of Queen Stewart’s documentary, “Sense of Urgency,” MCPO officials say.
Morris County officials said the Morris County Human Relations Commission promotes celebrating diversity, communication, and appreciation for the many ethnic and cultural influences in our local communities.
A great many cultures are represented in Morris County, and our communities and citizens benefit from the variety of people, customs, and traditions, according to Morris County officials.
MCPO officials said the Commission is composed of 20 to 30 persons who live or work in Morris County; at least one is a student at a Morris County high school.
The Commission members include educators, elected government officials, police officers, representatives of women’s organizations, and diverse racial, ethnic, and religious groups, MCPO officials stated.
Morris County officials said that a member of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners sits on the Commission, and members of the Prosecutor’s office maintain a liaison.
Prosecutor Carroll said, “The MCPO sincerely appreciates this important recognition and award from the Morris County Human Relations Commission as it embodies the successful connection between our communities, educational institutions, and law enforcement."
"The efforts of the HRC to interdict hate, discrimination, antisemitism, and bias of any kind, when combined with proactive law enforcement resources being provided to our student and community populations, unite to form a strong wall against evil and divisive conduct. I would especially like to commend the dedicated HRC members and namely Meyer and Sue Rosenthal, Susan Waldman, Edward Yaw, Clarence Curry Jr., and Rabbi Moshe Rudin, who coordinate with MCPO Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre and Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri to establish a strong line of communication in these challenging international and domestic stressful times."
"We look forward to continuing this positive working relationship to help promote civility and compassion in our interpersonal relationships.”