Rodney K. Harrison (born February 25, 1969) is an American police officer and administrator and currently serves as Commissioner of the Suffolk County Police Department. He started his career in labor as a shop steward with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), and was promoted to lead organizer. A respected leader, avid crime fighter, & community partner, the people of Suffolk County couldnt be in better hands! He is the first-ever Latino immigrant to hold the leadership position. Harrison replaces Risco Menton-Lewis, who was named acting commissioner on Friday following the retirement of the previous acting commissioner Stuart Cameron, who had been running the department since Geraldine Hart, a former FBI agent, stepped down in April. Serena Liguori serves as executive director of New Hour for Women and ChildrenLong Island, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and children impacted by incarceration. "I am excited about the leadership team we have assembled that brings together some of the best minds in law enforcement to help tackle the difficult challenges police departments are facing across the country," Harrison said. In addition to his advocacy work with Minority Millennials, Daniel serves as the Senior Project Manager at the Babylon IDA. This page is not available in other languages. The nomination will be announced by County. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney made the announcement with Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr., and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison on Monday . Member Bios - Suffolk County, New York In July of 2020, Daniel was recognized by Long Island Business News as a Trailblazer of Diversity and In February of 2020, Daniel received the Equity Foundation Award from the Urban League of LI for his advocacy work with Minority Millennials, Inc. Angel Manuel Falcon is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Faith Alive Ministries, a multi-cultural, non-denominational church where the focus is to strengthen families, church, and the community in Central Islip and region. In February 2020, he started the first-ever Resource Center on the grounds of the Yaphank Correctional Facility. Other industry firsts for David include amongst others the first planned LGBT senior affordable housing in the tri-state area, chartering the only Parent-Teacher Student Association in the country to focus on LGBT youth and securing over $2 million in public economic development funding for Pride events. Cindy aims to live by her favorite quote from Mahatma Gandhi, Be the change that you want to see in the world.. Kate Fohrkolb - Assistant Deputy Police Commissioner - Suffolk County In addition, he volunteers for the Coast Guard Auxiliary on the Great South Bay in the Town of Babylon. Deputy Police Commissioner Anthony Carter served as a senior executive with the NYPD with well-established partnerships with law enforcement executives throughout the world. He has since served as both Deputy Clerk and Clerk of the Suffolk County Legislature. NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison to be Nominated as Suffolk County Police 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and School Social Work Association of America; in 2019 Cindy was awarded Social Worker of the Year by the NASW Suffolk Division New York State Chapter. ICAT Train-the-Trainer in Decatur, Illinois. Daitz earned her Bachelor of Arts from Adelphi University Honors College and her Juris Doctor from St. Johns University School of Law. In October 2018, Sheriff Toulon launched a task force called Deconstructing the Prison Pipeline to study these issues, drive policy discussions, and implement solutions. Since then he has never looked back and has been running this race of Gods high calling, looking to honor and serve Him wholeheartedly by serving Gods people. On April 9, 2018, Geraldine Hart was sworn in as the first female commissioner. The reform plan centers on a department that has struggled to recruit minorities and has long been criticized for corruption and abuse. In July 2014, Dr. Toulon was named Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the New York City Department of Correction. Vanessa Baird-Streeter serves as Deputy County Executive for Community Recovery for Suffolk County and facilitator for the Suffolk County Police Reform and Reinvention Task Force. Paul Mazza. Legislator Tom Cilmi is the Republican Minority Leader for the Suffolk County Legislature. Recognized for his ability to inspire and lead, he was recruited by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in 2012. Richberg is a proud Eagle Scout, and has also served as a member of the NAACP, the Urban League of Young Professionals, The Concerned Fathers of Wheatley Heights and The 100 Black Men of Long Island. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone will appoint the new top cop from among at least three candidates.