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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #25-12 Issued on: May 13, 2025
NWPD Holds Awards Ceremony and Monument Dedication
New Windsor, NY – On Monday, May 12th, the Town of New Windsor Police Department held its 40th Annual Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is held each year during National Police Week to celebrate the contributions of department members and partners, recognizing their hard work, dedication, loyalty and commitment to keeping our community safe.
In addition to recognizing several department members for their years of service to the department and/or the military, 39 awards were presented to 47 individuals or units. Police Chief Dan Valeri praised the award recipients, stating, “You inspire your fellow colleagues and set an example that we all strive to follow.” He went on to thank those in attendance for their support. He added, “remember that it’s the collective efforts of this entire department — from the officers on the street to the dispatchers behind the scenes to our civilian partners — that makes New Windsor a safer and stronger community. We all play an essential role in this work, and each of you contributes to our shared mission of serving with integrity, respect, and excellence.
Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti agreed stating, “Our community is stronger, safer, and more connected because of the unwavering commitment and professionalism shown by every member of our police department — both officers and civilian staff. We are deeply grateful for your service, and it is an honor to recognize your outstanding contributions at this year’s awards ceremony.”
As the ceremony continued, awards were presented to members of the New Windsor Police Department, Town of Newburgh Police Department, City of Newburgh Police Department, New York State Police, FBI Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force, and New Windsor Emergency Medical Services as well as civilians who assisted the department. The following awards were presented:
OFFICER OF THE YEAR 2024
Officer James W. Burke
LIFESAVING AWARD
Deputy Chief Brian G. Hollifield
Officer Kenneth K. Ferrier
EXCELLENT POLICE DUTY
Detective Bryan J. Lubarsky
Detective Kevin P. Moore
Detective Francis A. Pierri
Detective Anthony H. Weed (2)
Officer James W. Burke (2)
Officer Frederick R. Fayo IV
UNIT CITATION AWARD
Chief Daniel J. Valeri
Lieutenant Frederick R. Fayo III
Detective Sergeant Christopher P. Sylvester (5)
Sergeant Hannah M. Ward
Sergeant Alexander S. Ragni (3)
Sergeant Jason Ross (4)
Sergeant Ryan S. Sussman
Detective Jeremy J. Arcaro (7)
Detective Bryan J. Lubarsky (2)
Detective Kevin P. Moore (7)
Detective Francis A. Pierri (8)
Detective Anthony H. Weed (5)
Officer John T. Babcock (2)
Officer Joseph V. Bell
Officer Steven J. Bohr (2)
Officer Brenden J. Byman (2)
Officer Frederick R. Fayo IV (2)
Officer Joseph D. Finnerty (2)
Officer Stefano G. Gagliardo (2)
Officer Cassidy C. Hazard
Officer William T. Hazard
Officer Jhonattan N. Josesanatana (3)
Officer Brian P. Levy (4)
Officer John A. Martin
Officer Saul Rivera
Officer Rafael A. Santiago (4)
Officer Hannah M. Schmitt
Officer Anthony J. Vega
Dispatcher Daniel L. Bennet
Dispatcher Christopher M. Butcher
Dispatcher Suzana Starr
Sergeant Kevin Jodice, City of Newburgh PD
Sergeant Francis Quinn, City of Newburgh PD
Detective Jason Fitzsimmons, Town of Newburgh PD
Detective Thomas O’Connell, Town of Newburgh PD
Detective Michael Sisia, Town of Newburgh PD
Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force
NYSP Aviation
NYSP VGNET (2)
HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS
Officer James Burke
Officer Brenden J. Byman
Officer Stefano G. Gagliardo
Officer Brian P. Levy (3)
Officer Tyler J. Prokosch
SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Lieutenant Frederick R. Fayo III, 35 Years
Chief Daniel J. Valeri, 25 Years
Sergeant Jason Ross, 20 Years
Officer John A. Martin, 20 Years
Deputy Chief Brian G. Hollifield, 15 Years
Sergeant Paul M. Cronk, 15 Years
Sergeant Matthew G. Frankl, 15 Years
Sergeant Alexander S. Ragni, 15 Years
Detective Seamus P. Gallagher, 15 Years
Detective Kevin P. Moore, 15 Years
Officer Joseph V. Bell, 15 Years
Officer Hardy K. Pierce, 15 Years
Officer Michael Y. Takeuchi, 15 Years
MILITARY SERVICE AWARD
Officer Liam M. Conroy
Officer Peter Persoon
Officer Rafael A. Santiago
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Special Agent Thomas Anderson, FBI
New Windsor EMS
CIVILIAN RECOGNITION AWARD
Jeffrey J. Barrett, Town of New Windsor
Stephen A. Bedetti, Town of New Windsor
Earlier in the day a ceremony was held to dedicate a monument outside police headquarters honoring the department’s K-9 Unit. The unit, which was officially formed in 1985, has been served by 14 past and 3 current teams. Many of the former handlers attended the ceremony along with the current members. Also in attendance were town officials and employees, police department staff and the current K-9 class and their trainers from the Orange County Sheriff’s K-9 School. Chief Valeri thanked Town Supervisor Bedetti and the Town Board for their support and commitment to the unit. He went on the thank, former chief, Michael Biasotti for his vision and leadership that laid the foundation for the department’s K-9 program, as well as the past and current handlers for their service and commitment. The chief said, “This monument stands as a tribute to every K-9 who wore the badge and served with honor. May it remind us all of their loyalty, bravery, and the unbreakable bond they shared with those who walked beside them.”
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