Ballots were counted at the DEA the afternoon of September 20, 2017. Of 621 ballots mailed, 200 were returned, ten had to be discounted, 147 votes went to Joe Tallarine (of Brooklyn North Homicide) and 43 went to Joseph Hickey (of the 77 Squad). The DEA thanks everyone who participated in the election process.
Det. Joe Tallarine is now the DEA Brooklyn North Welfare Officer.