SUZETTE MERKOSKI
Brewster
Summary
Senior law enforcement professional with over 20 years of investigative, leadership, and training experience with the New York City Police Department. Extensive expertise in criminal and internal investigations, courtroom testimony preparation, and operational leadership. Proven ability to conduct complex investigations, supervise personnel, and develop department-wide training programs. Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong communication and leadership skills. Published children’s book author focused on mentorship and early learning. Recognized for integrity, compliance, and safeguarding organizational assets.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Assignment Sergeant
New York City Police Department
New York
01.2014 - 07.2025
- Supervised and prepared officers for courtroom proceedings and legal testimony
- Conducted case reviews and evaluated officer depositions for legal accuracy and compliance
- Designed and implemented training programs for recruits on courtroom testimony and case presentation
- Developed instructional materials, lesson plans, and training guides used department-wide
- Created a traffic court testimony guide utilized in Traffic Violation Bureau cases
- Mentored personnel on legal procedures, documentation standards, and investigative preparation
- Criminal Justice Bureau
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
New York
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Led sensitive internal investigations involving misconduct and corruption allegations
- Reviewed investigative reports and evidence submitted by department members
- Coordinated investigative efforts ensuring adherence to legal and departmental standards
- Prepared personnel for court proceedings and testimony
- Internal Affairs Bureau
Patrol and Training Sergeant
New York City Police Department
New York
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supervised field operations and coordinated officer training
- Managed field training programs for newly assigned officers
- Conducted criminal investigations and prepared case documentation
- Patrol Borough Manhattan North 24th PCT
Detective Investigator
New York City Police Department
New York
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Investigated corruption and misconduct involving department personnel
- Conducted complex criminal investigations including interviews and evidence collection
- Performed background investigations and warrant checks
- Trained and mentored newly assigned investigators
- Internal Affairs Bureau
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
Bronx
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Responded to emergency incidents and conducted investigations
- Executed undercover operations and processed arrests
- Prepared reports and testified in criminal court
- Completed specialized training in crowd control and civil disorder response
- Transit Bureau Task Force
Director
Little Friends Daycare
Bronx
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Managed daily operations of an early childhood education center
- Developed curriculum supporting literacy, math, and language development
- Supervised staff and maintained a safe learning environment
Education
Bachelor / Master of Science - Education & Behavioral Science
Mercy College
New York, NYSkills
- Criminal Investigations
- Internal Investigations
- Security Operations Leadership
- Workplace Misconduct Investigations
- Fraud & Corruption Investigations
- Incident Management
- Crisis Response
- Courtroom Testimony Preparation
- Personnel Training & Development
- Policy & Procedure Compliance
- Evidence Collection & Case Management
- Investigative Interviewing
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Training Program Development
- Legal Testimony Preparation
Certification
New York State Teaching Certification
Training
- NYPD Police Academy
- Methods of Instruction (MOI)
- Sergeant Leadership Training
- Internal Investigations
- Special Victims Investigations
- Undercover Operations
- Crime Scene Investigations
- Homicide Investigations
- Evidence Collection
- Dignitary Protection
- Homeland Security
- Child Abuse Investigations
- Domestic Violence Response
- Sex Crimes Investigations
- Life Support & Trauma Treatment
Technology Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat
- Google Sites
- SMART Boards
- Digital Documentation Systems
Authorship
My Little Shadow, 08/01/25, Authored a children’s book promoting mentorship, learning, and family engagement, Developed themes supporting early childhood development and positive role modeling
Affiliations
Bilingual: English/ Spanish
Timeline
Special Assignment Sergeant
New York City Police Department
01.2014 - 07.2025
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
01.2012 - 01.2014
Patrol and Training Sergeant
New York City Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
Detective Investigator
New York City Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2011
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
01.2001 - 01.2005
Director
Little Friends Daycare
01.1994 - 01.2001
Bachelor / Master of Science - Education & Behavioral Science
Mercy College