A Message from the District Attorney...

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

Yesterday, my office hosted a school safety symposium at the courthouse, inviting stakeholders within the education system from across Westchester County to discuss the issues most acutely affecting our student population.

Those in attendance included over 150 superintendents, principals, school resource officers, police chiefs and commissioners, counselors, social workers and security coordinators.

Administrators from both public and private schools were represented, spanning every portion of our county, from Yonkers to Yorktown.

Attendees heard presentations from Andy Grascia, our chief criminal investigator, on student drug and alcohol usage, from Laura Forbes, chief of our Child Sexual Abuse Material Bureau, on protecting students online and on mobile apps, and from Christine Hatfield, co-chief of the Special Prosecutions Division, on confronting physical and sexual abuse of children.

Two of our deputy chief criminal investigators, Wade Hardy and Joseph Monaco, led a round-table discussion where attendees voiced their own concerns and strategies regarding student safety.

This first-of-its-kind symposium is the start of my administration's efforts to unify our response to student abuse and exploitation.

This year alone, we have heard disturbing allegations involving student victims, including cases where students have allegedly been subjected to sexual abuse, sextortion, verbal abuse, harassment and other predations.

This week's meeting was designed to kick off a new era of coordination and cooperation among my office, the school districts and local law enforcement, to ensure we are all acting in concert to achieve student safety. My office is also soliciting direct feedback from the school districts, so that they have all the resources they need to protect their students.

The feedback to this symposium was overwhelmingly positive, and I was impressed by the commitment shown by our school district leaders toward pursuing student safety.

Please check out photos from the event on our Flickr page, linked here.

My community affairs team at the DA's Office offers regular presentations to schools and community groups regarding a range of public safety topics, including internet and social media safety, teen safety, surviving sexual assault, healthy relationships and safe driving. If you would like our office to deliver a presentation to your institution, or to learn more about any of these programs, please contact our community affairs team at communityoutreach@westchesterda.net.

I am confident that these renewed partnerships will bear fruit and that enhanced coordination between law enforcement and our schools will lead to better outcomes for all involved. At the end of the day, our kids are our most precious resource, and we must do all we can to help them thrive.

As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns, and I look forward to hearing from you.

In friendship,

District Attorney Susan Cacace

DA Cacace honored a father-daughter duo who confronted a knife-wielding assailant in the process of attempting to murder his wife. Click here to watch an archived version of our event.

Eastchester's Columbus Day Parade

DA Cacace had a wonderful time as Grand Marshal leading Eastchester's Columbus Day Parade. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Italian heritage and culture with us.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

DA Cacace and her staff wore purple to honor survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence. Our team is proud to join the movement and stand in solidarity with survivors everywhere. 💜

We participated in the Annual Shine the Light: A walk in solidarity in honor and memory of Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence.

James Cannon Award

Joyce Miller, chief of the Domestic Violence Bureau, was honored with the James Cannon Award at the 23rd Annual Police Interactive Training Conference. This award is presented to an individual who exemplifies leadership and dedication to domestic violence work. Joyce is the quintessential public servant, whose devotion to protecting and supporting domestic violence victims has earned her this honorable distinction.

Thank you to Joyce for your tireless work on behalf of victims!

First Annual DV Awareness Bake Sale and Raffle

Our first annual domestic violence awareness bake sale and raffle was a huge success, raising over $3,300. All of the proceeds will be donated to the New Dawn Family Resource Center in Northern Westchester. This agency, founded by domestic violence survivors, provides support and services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and human trafficking.  

Yonkers Police Department CompStat Meeting

DA Cacace and her Chief Assistant DA George Hlapatsos attended YPD's October CompStat Meeting. This monthly meeting of YPD Commanding Officers is vital for information sharing, combating crime trends, and coordinating the efficiency of general operations of the Department as a whole.

White Plains Youth Bureau

The District Attorney’s Office was pleased to participate in the celebration of the White Plains Youth Bureau’s 55 years of continued success. 


The White Plains Youth Bureau is an exemplary community partner that makes a profound difference in the lives of our youth. It was our distinct honor to engage with community stakeholders which included our congressman, George Latimer.

Exciting Addition to Our Office – Meet ADA KellyAnne Holohan

KellyAnne brings a wealth of experience to our team, having previously served in the District Attorney’s Office in Bronx County and having worked for the New York City Law Department. Her background and dedication to public service make her a valuable addition to our prosecutorial efforts, particularly in the fight against auto-related crimes.


We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the expertise and leadership she will bring to the unit.


Welcome, KellyAnne!

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