Tanya Duhaney
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Community-oriented public servant with 25+ years of success in public safety leadership, conflict resolution, and large-scale event management. Expert at strengthening organizational relationships with diverse community stakeholders, public officials, multi-agency networks. Recognized with numerous state and city commendations for exceptional civic engagement, strategic planning, and operational execution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective, Community Affairs Unit
New York City Police Department, Patrol Borough Queens South
Queens, NY
07.2007 - 08.2026
- Serve as liaison between the NYC Police Department and the Southeast Queens Community and ensure police community presence is spread throughout the Southeast Queens area.
- Strengthen police-community relations by organizing monthly precinct-community events such as Prom Impact, Cerebral Palsy Give Back, Coffee with a Cop, Youth Conferences, Senior Luncheons, BBQs for children living in shelters, Camping in the Park, Veterans Day Parades, Cops and Kids Weight Lifting Competitions, School Career Day Events.
- Collaborate with the Ronald McDonald House every holiday season to feed the children in need.
- Facilitate and participate in visiting WWII Veterans at the St. Albans VA Hospital and staying in touch with retired Members of Service.
- Supported the elderly by making weekly visits and providing food and snacks.
- Implemented and improved large-scale NYPD community engagement events, including NYPD PAL Summer Youth Employment and Adelphi Student Community Police Awareness Program.
- 103,105,113th Precincts
Police Officer
New York City Police Department, 113th Precinct
Queens, NY
07.2001 - 02.2021
- Worked with patrol partners to assess scenes, apprehend criminal offenders, secure crime scenes, and conduct investigations.
- Documented preliminary investigation details while responding to crime scenes.
- Collaborated with patrol partners to assess crime scenes, apprehend offenders, secure evidence, and initiate investigations.
- Patrolled western Queens neighborhoods including Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, and Maspeth, enhancing public safety and community trust.
- Responded to police station and 911 dispatched calls regarding traffic incidents, emergencies, and criminal activity, ensuring timely resolution and support for affected individuals.
- Collaborated with patrol partners to assess scenes, apprehend offenders, secure crime scenes, and conduct investigations, contributing to effective crime response and community safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Major
Bernard M. Baruch College
New York, NY01.2009
Skills
- Investigative Training
- Criminal Investigations
- Training Initiatives: Smart Policing, Foundation of Policing, Community Policing
- Collaborative Policing: Elder Abuse, Youth Engagement
- Criminal Justice Reform Act Training 1-2
- Fair and Impartial Training Course
- Active Shooting Course
- Crisis Management
- Certified Peace Officer
- Dignitary Protection Course
- Basic Methods of Security
- Community Affairs All In Conference
- Conflict de-escalation
- Planning and coordination
Accomplishments
- Police Benevolent Association & DEA Union Delegate
- 2017 Hemmerdinger Award for Excellence New York City Police Foundation
- Rochdale Village Youth Service Award
- NYPD Guardians Association Cop of the Year Award
- New York Landmark Conservancy Award
- Jamaica Rotary Cop of the Month Award
- Tri-State Law Enforcement Association Black History Award
- New York State Community Service Proclamations
- New York City Council Community Service Proclamations
Timeline
Detective, Community Affairs Unit
New York City Police Department, Patrol Borough Queens South
07.2007 - 08.2026
Police Officer
New York City Police Department, 113th Precinct
07.2001 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management Major
Bernard M. Baruch College