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January 4, 2024
OSSINING, NY, January 4, 2024: With Ossining Police Department officers and staff in attendance on Wednesday evening, the Board of Police Commissioners (Village of Ossining Board of Trustees) unanimously appointed eight new police officers.
“Swearing in eight new police officers is an incredibly rewarding way for a mayor to start the new year. The Ossining Police Department is at the forefront of progressive policing and best practices; welcoming this record number of new recruits, many of whom come with prior experience in law enforcement, is evidence that this reputation is well-recognized, and lends a strong endorsement to OPD’s outstanding leadership and commitment to serving our diverse community,” said Mayor Rika Levin.
The new officers come from diverse backgrounds and will continue the long tradition of proactive, approachable and engaged police service in Ossining:
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John Ritornato #166: formerly employed by Town of Cortlandt Department of Public Works; Member of the National Guard
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Ramzy Abualteen #167: formerly employed as a scientist, most recently at Histogenetics in Ossining
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Paul Twyman #168: 10 years of service to NYPD, most recently assigned to the World Trade Center
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Zacharry Vagias #169: 9 months of service to Hyde Park Police Department and 7.5 years of service to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Police
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Brett Malfetano #170: 5.5 years of service with NYPD
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Steven Pupczyk #171: 5.5 years of service with NYPD
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Francisco Ballen Leon-Hing #172: 4 years of service with NYC Transit Police; moved to the US from Ecuador at age 12
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Brendan Williams #173: 1 year of service with NYPD
On Monday, January 8th, two officers will be headed to the Police Academy while the other six will undergo a short local onboarding process before being formally assigned to shifts throughout the Village and Town as active Police Officers.
On behalf of the Village, the Board of Trustees welcomes these new hires to Ossining and looks forward to the important work ahead.
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