Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience at the New York City Police Department, excelling in community engagement and crisis intervention. Proven track record in reducing crime rates through proactive policing and effective conflict resolution. Skilled in evidence collection and report writing, fostering trust and safety within diverse communities.
I am married to my wife Cynthia of 26 years. We have 7 children and three of them have come to us through adoption.
I am a certified foster parent for approximately 20 years and a mentor to many young people in my community through my job as a New York State Police Investigator and my career with the State Police.
I have a strong passion for the outdoors and was born into a home that was very involved in outdoor activities consisting of camping, fishing, shooting sports, archery and hunting.
When I was younger my family would tent camp and when I became an adult I continued my love for camping.
I am versed in many parts of camping and outdoor survival.
Since I was around 4 years old I have been fishing both in salt and fresh water. I have a strong passion for fishing and am very versed in all aspects of fishing to include rod and reel selections, line selection for different applications and species, lure selections for different applications and species, baits for different species and how to present same for success and also have been involved in fly fishing both in salt and fresh water for many species.
I have a strong passion for targeting striped bass and large/small mouthed bass fishing both with conventional tackle and a fly rod.
I also like trout fishing as well with a rod/reel and on the fly.
I grew up in a home that had many firearms and have been mentored in the safe handling of firearms. As a young person I was involved in archery and bow hunting. As an adult I still passion for archery and have a strong knowledge of archery and bowhunting.
When I was 14 years old I completed my New York hunter safety coarse, both for firearms, and archery. I have hunted with a firearm, muzzleloader and bow since that time. I have held a New York State hunting license every year since then.
I am an avid hunter for deer, turkey, small game, and water fowl. I have a versed knowledge of firearms, bullet and shot shell selection for many different calibers, gauges of firearms and what works best for each species and application.
I also am versed in archery and use of arrows and broadheads for archery hunting for deer and turkey.
While growing up I was involved in reloading for firearms for both rifles and shotguns.
I also construct and fletch my own arrows and have harvested many deer with my own arrows.
As a young person I worked as a customer service representative as a clerk in a sandwich shop and also at two Home Depot locations.
My jobs at the sandwich shop entailed assisting customers by taking orders and preparing their food. I also was in a management position and was responsible for taking catering orders and closing the shop. I was responsible for managing other associates and closing the cash registers each night at closing.
My job at Home Depot consisted of being a customer service sales associate, both in the floor and wall department and the plumbing departments. I dealt with customers and assisted them in their home improvement projects. I was also responsible for stocking and rotating stock in my assigned areas. I sold both in stock and special order carpet, wood flooring and vinyl flooring. I was responsible for setting up all required preparation and an in person measure at the customer’s desired location for the installations.
I have completed two certified Police Academies.
The first being with the New York City Police Academy (1997) and the second being the New York State Police Academy (2001).
I was employed as a Police Officer in Queens, New York from December, 1997 through June, 2001.
I was responsible for patrolling the streets and subways in Queens. I was required to handle criminal matters, arrest people and serve the public in the neighborhoods I worked in. I would be required to interview complainants. Prepare reports. Interview suspects and assist the public in many ways.
In June, 2001 I entered the New York State Police Academy. Upon completion of the State Police Academy I worked as a New York State Trooper in many counties of New York State. I spent 18.5 years as a Trooper on the road. I loved the communities I served and my position as a road Trooper.
In 2011 in my position of Trooper I appointed by my supervisors to represent my Agency as a New York State Police School Liaison for all the school districts in Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties. I worked with the school districts to assist them in the area of school safety. I sat on many school district safety committees. Much of my job was dealing with School Administrators and School Boards involving their school’s safety. I have a passion for teaching drug and alcohol classes to students and helping young people deal with different matters that arise in their lives.
In October, 2019 I was promoted to Investigator and worked in multiple counties in New York State. I am presently assigned at the New York State Police barracks in Wilton, New York. I am retiring in April, 2025.
During my career in Law Enforcement I have been trained in firearms safety, customer service, problem solving, investigations, verbal judo, report writing, law and public assistance and many public service areas.
I have a strong desire to continue working with the public. I would describe myself as a person who can find common ground with anyone. I enjoy helping others and find great gratification in public service and customer service.
- New York City Police Department 1997 - 2001
- New York State Police - 2001 - Present (Retiring 4/25)
- Former Board member of Hudson Falls Fish and Game. ( Member 2004. - 2024( Board Member 2022 - 2024)
- Foster Parent - 2005 - present (Presently for Forever for Youth - formerly Berkshire Farms)
- Montauk Surf Fishing Association
- National Rifle Association - Life Member
- New York City Police Academy certification - Police Officer in New York City.
- New York State Police Academy - Certified Police Officer in New York state with the Department of Criminal Justice Serves.
- New York State Certified Radar Operator.
- New York State Breath Test Operator.
- New York State Police Certified Field Training Officer with NYS DCJS.
- Certified New York State Foster Parent
- New York State Hunter Safety Certificate - Firearm/ Archery.
I have a strong desire to work with the public and customer service has always been a priority for me in my jobs as a young person and my 27 years in Law Enforcement.