Leading the Way: NYS Court Officer Lindsay Byrd

The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission - the first court-based commission in the nation committed to racial and ethnic fairness in the courts - recognized nine extraordinary individuals and one exceptional organization for their service in furthering the mission of the commission’s namesake. Ambassador Williams was a pioneer and trailblazer, and the topic of an award-winning PBS documentary: • A Bridge to Justice: T...
Each business day through Friday, December 13 the Unified Court System will feature short videos, created by Tracey Sydnor of our Communications Team, introducing the honorees. Today, meet Court Officer Lindsay Byrd, recipient of the Leading the Way Award.

[@LaSalleProductions]

Incredible

[@trabbit5754]

An officer but most importantly a gentleman.

[@JOYCEHOPKINS-gj1vb]

Congratulations Byrd, well deserved. So very proud of you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mindyblatt6382]

I have worked with Officer Byrd for almost 30 years He is a wonderful man and a credit to our system Congratulations

[@kellyaarmstrong719]

Amazing & well deserved honor. Congrats!

[@ttaylor4410]

Awesome!!! 🗣️That’s my uncle!! Go Steve!! Your parents, your sister (my mom), Rich, and the rest of your family are incredibly proud of you!!! ❤🎉

[@raquanwhite3915]

Taking my test for upstate on Tuesday, this was inspiring, hoping to transfer to downstate eventually

[@kwajotube]

Wow- BE❤️UTIFUL

[@alanfried2988]

Officer Byrd is an outstanding human being. It's been wonderful working with Steve for over 25 years in Kings County. He's exemplary. I'm so glad he's being recognized. The job of a court officer in the Family Court is uniquely difficult. Officer Byrd handles the challenges and executes with distinction. He deserves all the awards and recognition he gets.

[@davida6603]

One of my 5 favorite people in the Court System. Love you Brother ❤

[@LaSandraSanders-t5j]

Congratulations, my brother! Your High Point family is proud of you. Love you, love you, love you!!❤❤❤

[@abdulagreene6876]

Congratulations to Officer Byrd. He's always so professional.

[@susansmith5207]

Wonderful human being. Empathetic, kind. Wonderful choice for this honor!

[@mrspiggy115]

To know Officer Byrd is to LOVE him!!! I am happy to have the privilege of working with him. He is humble, kind hearted and compassionate. BYRDIE-BYRD, I am EXTREMELY proud of you! ✊🏽WELL DESERVED SIR!!! ❤️ 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@FriedaHaynesworth]

Wow, that was beautiful . I'm so proud of O.B. MY love forever ❤😊

[@stevenhill9995]

Outstanding brother Byrd!!!

[@emc14000]

Wonderful story and a great humble person. hope to be part of the brotherhood one day.