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Officer Schettini saved a life yesterday with her quick response to the scene of a choking infant. The 6-month old was limp and turning blue in the face when she arrived.
Her immediate actions in delivering a series of back blows between the infant’s shoulder blades resulted in the obstruction being cleared from his airway. The infant then began to cry and breathe normally and he was transported to the hospital by NWEMS.
Today, Officer Schettini returned to the scene to check on the infant and we took this photo. Great job Officer Schettini we are all very proud of you!
Officer Babcock became a Police Officer because he wanted a career that was not only challenging but one that he could give back to the same community that he grew up in. He found that in the New Windsor Police Department.
Use the following link to learn more about Officer Babcock: View on Instagram
We look forward to putting out more content like this. It is another way that the New Windsor community can get to know their Police Officers.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #23-06 Issued on: May 15, 2023
This year, in honor of Police Week, New Windsor Police Chief Dan Valeri, along with Lieutenant Matt Monahan, Sergeant Hannah Lake, PBA President Frank Volpe and School Safety Officer Hardy Pierce, participated in this year’s Virtual National Police Week Memorial 5K – a race uniting thousands of law enforcement officers and their supporters to remember those officers killed in the line of duty. Chief Valeri ran in honor of Sergeant Vincent Oliva and Officer John Cortazzo of the Port Authority Police Department, both of whom died as a result of illnesses sustained during the rescue and recovery efforts following the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. Chief Valeri was a classmate of Cortazzo and a student of Oliva when he attended the Port Authority Police Explosive Detection Canine School in 2001. Lt. Monahan ran in honor of NYPD Officer Patrick Monroe who died as a result of cancer that he developed following his assignment to the search and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Officer Monroe was the uncle of New Windsor Officer Joseph Finnerty. Sgt. Lake dedicated her run to the memory of NYPD Detective Michael Hanson. Det. Hanson died of a neurological illness which was likely attributed to his response to the 9/11 World Trade Center Attack. His family is still awaiting the line of duty death designation. Officer Pierce, who is assigned as the School Safety Officer at the Little Britain Elementary School, ran with school employees Todd Grodin, Marisa Sitko, Lindsey Krause and Jeanna Santagato, who chose to join his team for the event. Together they ran in honor of Officer Breann Leath. Officer Leath was an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer who was shot and killed on April 9, 2020 while responding to a domestic disturbance. In addition to honoring the fallen officers, Chief Valeri created the team to participate in this year’s event to promote wellness and unity within the department. He also ran the 3.1 miles in his department issued bulletproof vest as a reminder to officers that there is no good reason not to wear their body armor. The National Police Week 5K is presented by The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP), a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring America’s fallen law enforcement heroes. As the largest law enforcement memorial in the United States, ODMP preserves the memories of 26,000+ fallen officers in its online memorial and reflection pages.
[PHOTO CAPTIONS] NWPD team members (left to right) Lt. Monahan, Chief Valeri, Sgt. Lake and PBA President Volpe. Little Britain School team members (left to right) Todd Grodin, Marisa Sitko, Lindsey Krause, Jeanna Santagato and School Safety Officer Hardy Pierce.
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #24-03 Issued on: May 16, 2024
New Windsor Police Hold Annual Awards Ceremony
On May 15, 2024 the New Windsor Police Department held it’s 39th Annual Awards Ceremony, honoring and recognizing first responders for their actions in 2023. The department recognized 29 recipients with 55 awards. The ceremony is held during National Police Week each year. It aims to celebrate the contributions of department members and partners, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment to keeping our community safe.
This year’s ceremony fell on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day to recognize those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Department Chaplain, Tony Ferraiuolo, reminded attendees of the 58 police officers already lost in 2024. Police Chief Dan Valeri echoed this in his remarks.
The chief went on to thank the family members present for their sacrifices and support, noting the long hours and missed family events and celebrations. “All of this is hard on a family,” he said. The chief reminded attendees of what it takes to be a police officer in today’s society – the roles officers must fill and the traits they must possess. “Every one of these men and women deserves to be recognized for the work that they do every day,” he said.
Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti agreed stating, “to be a police officer or a first responder in our current climate is a challenge to say the least, you will not find a better group of administrators, supervisors, police officers and civilian members than the New Windsor Police Department. Our residents should rest easy knowing that our officers are a phone call away in a time of need, whenever that may occur. “
As the ceremony continued, awards were presented to members of the New Windsor Police Department, Town of Cornwall Police Department, the City of Newburgh Fire Department and the Town of New Windsor Building and Grounds Department. The following awards were presented:
Civilian Recognition Award
Firefighter Octavious Fraser, City of Newburgh Fire Department
Special Recognition Award
Town of New Windsor Building & Grounds Department
Sergeant Jeffrey Marinan, Town of Cornwall Police Department
Honorable Mention Award
Sergeant Ryan S. Sussman
Detective Francis A. Pierri (2)
Officer Brenden J. Byman
Officer Liam M. Conroy
Officer Stefano G. Gagliardo (2)
Unit Citation Award
Deputy Chief Brian G. Hollifield (2)
Detective Sergeant Christopher P. Sylvester
Sergeant Matthew G. Frankl
Sergeant Hannah M. Lake
Sergeant Alexander S. Ragni
Sergeant Ryan S. Sussman (2)
Detective Jeremy J. Arcaro (3)
Detective Kevin P. Moore (3)
Officer John T. Babcock
Officer Steven J. Bohr
Officer Joseph D. Finnerty
Officer Stefano G. Gagliardo
Officer Brian P. Levy
Officer Bryan J. Lubarsky (3)
Officer Michael F. Masopust
Officer Tyler J. Prokosch
Officer Hannah M. Schmitt
Officer Michael D. Suttlehan (4)
Officer Michael Y. Takeuchi
Officer Anthony H. Weed
Dispatcher Nicole D. Beaudette
Dispatcher Kristi Fitzpatrick
Excellent Police Duty Award
Detective Kevin P. Moore
Detective Francis A. Pierri
Officer Kenneth K. Ferrier
Officer Bryan J. Lubarsky (2)
Officer Michael D. Suttlehan
Officer of the Year
Officer Bryan J. Lubarsky
New Windsor Police Officer Steven Bohr recently attended a two-week police training course to certify him to safely and efficiently operate a police motorcycle. The course was held by the City of Yonkers Police Department in Yonkers, New York. The class consisted of 20 police officers from several different police agencies in Westchester, Dutchess, Suffolk and Orange Counties, as well as one officer from a Connecticut agency. This highly demanding and rigorous course of instruction consisted of both classroom training and extensive riding through closed obstacle courses and on public roadways.
Officer Steven Bohr received the ‘Top Gun’ award for being the best motorcycle rider in the class. Officer Bohr is the first officer to be added to the Town of New Windsor Motor Unit in over 10 years. The Motor Unit was formed in 1995 and currently consists of three police motorcycles.
The photo shows Officer Bohr receiving the ‘Top Gun’ award at the graduation ceremony held on September 25, 2020 in Yonkers, NY.
On February 8, 2021, Police Officer Christopher D. Deets retired from the Town police force. Officer Deets was recognized with a Service Achievement Award by Town Supervisor George J. Meyers III and Police Chief Robert L. Doss at a walk out ceremony. Supervisor Meyers stated, “Officer Deets is leaving the Police Department in a better place than when he found it and anytime you can say that, it means the officer did a good job. I wish the best for Officer Deets and his family”. Chief Doss stated, “Officer Deets has been awarded for saving 4 lives over the course of his career here. I think that says it all about his hard work and dedication to serving the community. I commend him for his service to the Town and we will miss him.” Also, on hand for the ceremony was Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Orange County Commissioner of Emergency Service Brendan Casey who recognized Officer Deets for his military service with the U.S. Army and his police service to the County.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #23-14 Issued on: August 28, 2023
On Sunday, August 27, 2023 New Windsor Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident on Little Britain Rd. in the area of Executive Dr. While the accident was being investigated, Police Officer Maria Schettini was directing traffic around the crash site when she was struck by a passing vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene and was subsequently stopped by officers over a mile away. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Claudia A. Rudin, 74, of New Windsor. Officer Schettini was transported by New Windsor Emergency Medical Services Ambulance to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh for treatment. She was admitted to the hospital and remains in stable condition. The incident is still under investigation. New Windsor Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Detective Moore of the Town of New Windsor Police Department at (845) 565-7000.
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