Experienced law enforcement official with more than 30 years of public safety and security experience. In 2017, elected to the position of Sheriff of Suffolk County overseeing the largest Sheriff’s Office in New York State. As the County’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, leads an organization with more than 1300 uniformed and civilian employees with a $165 million budget. Prior to assuming elective office, held the positions of Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the N.Y.C. Department of Correction, Assistant Deputy County Executive for Public Safety in Suffolk County, NY and was appointed Chair of the New York State Re-entry Task Force. Certified through the Department of Homeland Security in Emergency Planning, Radiological Emergency Management, Incident Response to Terrorist Bombing, WMD Threat and Risk Assessment and State Disaster Management. Certified to teach Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness, NIMS, Domestic Terrorism and Hate Crimes. Holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration from Dowling College, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Dowling College, an Advanced Certificate in Homeland Security Management from Long Island University and attended leadership courses at the JFK School of Government at Harvard University. Experience: Dynamic, results-oriented proven leader with strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. Utilize analysis, insights and team approach surpassing performance goals while leading large teams in complicated environments. Extensive leadership experience in coordination, strategic planning, administrative policies and procedures, public safety and criminal justice. Superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving complex issues and motivating staff to peak performance.