Timothy Motto (d. 2021) retired from Harlem’s 28th Precinct in 1991 but remained highly active in the NYPD community. He served as a past President of the NYS Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 69, NY Shields, the LI Shields, NYPD Holy Name, NYPD Columbia Association, IPA Region 5, NYPD 1013, the Retired Detectives Association, and the Police Benevolent Association.

Despite his retirement, he rushed to Ground Zero on September 11, 2001. He passed away in March 2021 at the age of 63 due to a 9/11-related illness. The street that honors him is located just steps away from the New York City Police Academy.