Yonkers, NY – Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner John J. Mueller presided over yesterday’s promotion ceremony which was held in the historic Ceremonial Courtroom in Yonkers City Hall. Twelve members of the Yonkers Police Department were promoted and appointed to positions of higher authority and assignments within the Department, including the Field Services Bureau and Investigations Bureau. The City of Yonkers and Yonkers Police Department also recognized Yonkers resident Pat Quinn, known internationally for his contributions to increasing awareness of the debilitating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge; he was appointed to the position of Honorary Police Officer, assigned to the Police Commissioner’s Office. The ceremony was held in the presence of family, friends, and peers. Congratulations to all and best wishes on your new assignments! Additional photos will be posted on the Yonkers Police Facebook page.

The following were promoted to Captain:

            Lieutenant Stephen Gratzon

The following were appointed to Detective Captain:

            Captain Patrick York

The following were promoted to Lieutenant:

Sgt. John Sava

Sgt. Lauren Mirizio

The following were promoted, appointed to Detective Lieutenant:

            Det. Sgt. Dean Politopoulos

The following were promoted to Sergeant:

P.O. Michael Quatrocci

            P.O. Christopher Casareale

P.O. Matthew Crane

            P.O. Frank Gualdino

P.O. Jonathan Flood

The following were appointed to Detective Sergeant:

            Sgt. Cherie Prashad

The following were appointed to Detective:

            P.O. Matthew Courtien

The following were appointed to Honorary Police Officer:

            Patrick Quinn

Alert sent on 09/27/2019 at 4:08PM EDT

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