Yonkers Police Department Celebrates New Officers And Promotions

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Six new members and their families were welcomed and celebrated at the Yonkers Police department’s hiring and promotion ceremony at City Hall. Nearly a dozen members of the YPD have also been promoted to lieutenant, sergeant and detective.

Mayor Mike Spano and Police Commissioner John J. Mueller presided over today’s promotion ceremony which was held in the historic Ceremonial Courtroom in Yonkers City Hall.

The Mayor and Commissioner were proud to swear in six (6) prior-service Probationary Police Officers and elevate ten (10) members to positions of higher authority and assignments within the Department, including the Field Services Bureau and Investigations Bureau.

The Probationary Police Officers are scheduled to attend field training within the Department before being assigned to their patrol commands in the near future.

The addition of these new officers reinforces the City of Yonkers’ commitment to public safety.

The ceremony was held in the presence of family, friends, and peers. Congratulations to all and best wishes on your new assignments!

Promoted to Lieutenant:

Sergeant Juan Liriano #58

Promoted to Sergeant:

Detective Thomas Cleary #642

Appointed to Detective:

Police Officer Devin Larkin #1077

Conditionally appointed as Probationary Police Officers:

Prob. Police Officer Connor Hunt #838

Prob. Police Officer Armena Marku #858

Prob. Police Officer James Menton #595

Prob. Police Officer Michael Moriarty #852

Prob. Police Officer Kathy Salem #904

Prob. Police Officer Michael Viviano #443 

Recognized for prior promotions / designations:

Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio 

Detective Christopher Detz #644

Detective Christopher Urban #647

Detective Timothy Murphy #611

Detective Shaina Jacobs #606

Detective Christopher Roemer #640

Detective William Camperlengo #601