The DEA regrets to announce the passing of Retired Det. Second Grade Clarence E. Word, whose death is pending 9/11 LOD status. Det. Word was appointed to the force on April 30, 1991, and promoted to third grade on June 4, 1999. He earned second grade in 2004, and retired out of the Hate Crimes […]
On Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., there will be a street naming ceremony at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11216, for Det. Troy D. Patterson, who died on April 29, 2023, after living in a catatonic state since he was shot in the line of duty on […]
There will be a 10th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for Post-9/11 LOD Det. Luis G. Fernandez of ESU Truck #6 on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Floyd Bennett Field at 50 Aviation Road, Brooklyn, NY 11234. All are welcome.
The Detective Wenjian Liu Foundation will hold its Fourth Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Fortune Palace Restaurant at 8609 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11214. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. Tickets $160 per person. For more info, contact [email protected] Checks can be made payable to the Det. Wenjian […]
There will be a street renaming in honor of Det. Richard D. Arundell on Saturday, October 19, 2024, beginning at 12:00 noon, at the intersection of Woodhaven Boulevard and 62 Road in Rego Park, Queens, NY 11374. Det. Arundell was killed in the line of duty on February 9, 1963. The event is sponsored by […]
Councilwoman Joann Ariola (District 32) and the Detective Brian “Smiles” Simonsen Memorial Foundation invite you to a “Fall Festival” on October 19, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Victory Field in Forest Park, Queens, NY 11421. There will be rides, pumpkin picking, treats, arts and crafts, games, and much more. It will be […]
The Gunfighters of Long Island Motorcycle Club hold their Third Annual Det. Tsakos Ride for Remembrance on October 20, 2024. 10:00 a.m. registration at Suffolk County Harley, 11:00 a.m. KSU to Rocky Point Ale House, 12:00 noon after-party at the location. $30 registration and $10 per passenger. Music provided by R.P.A.H. The event will benefit […]
There will be a ninth year remembrance for Det. First Grade Randolph Holder on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the front desk of PSA #5, at 221 East 123rd St., New York, NY 10035.
Patrol Borough Queens South Museum, which opened in 2009, invites all members of the DEA to their “Open House” on Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Museum honors the hard work and sacrifice of the members of the New York Police Department and celebrates the rich history of New York […]
The DEA regrets to announce the passing of retired Det. Alan Berkowitz. Berkowitz became a New York City Transit Police Trainee in December 1971, and a Transit Police Officer in May of 1974. He was promoted to Detective in December of 1981, and retired from Transit Major Case Unit on April 24, 1986. Berkowitz was […]
There will be a street renaming in memory of Det. First Grade Peter J. Figoski on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Sutter Avenue and Linwood Street in Brooklyn, NY 11208.
On August 30, 2024, Gov. Hochul honored Det. First Grade Brian Simonsen by signing a bill that names a portion of the New York State highway system after our union Delegate. The bill proposing the naming was sponsored by NYS Senator Anthony H. Palumbo (District 1) and Assembly member Jodi Giglio (District 2). This bill […]
