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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #22-05 Issued on: June 21, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m.
New Windsor Police Lieutenant Daniel Valeri was one of 254 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy on June 9, 2022 in Quantico, Virginia. The 282nd session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 47 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, four military organizations, and nine federal civilian organizations. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray delivered remarks at the ceremony. Class spokesperson Jimmy Johnson of the Amarillo Police Department represented the graduating officers. FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees provide the training; many instructors are recognized internationally in their fields. Since 1972, National Academy students have been able to earn undergraduate and graduate credits from the University of Virginia, which accredits many of the courses offered. Town Supervisor Meyers commented, “The Town Board and I are very proud of Lt. Valeri and his accomplishment of graduating from the prestigious FBI National Academy”. Lieutenant Valeri joined the New Windsor Police Department in 1997 after serving one year with the City of Newburgh Police. He has served as a field training officer, a canine handler, and a patrol sergeant. He is a certified police instructor and a graduate of the Mid-Atlantic Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (MALEEDS) held at Princeton University. Lieutenant Valeri has been the recipient of the department’s Meritorious Police Duty Award, Excellent Police Duty Award, and was the 2005 Officer of the Year. Lieutenant Valeri has been a New Windsor resident for over 40 years. He attended and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy and Marist College.
The New Windsor Police Department has recently investigated several residential burglaries believed to be committed by international organized theft groups. Investigators want to remind residents to take precautions to avoid being victimized by these international criminals.
• Consider installing surveillance cameras and/or an alarm system.
• Do not leave large amounts of cash in your home.
• Do not post on social media when you are going away on vacation.
• Secure valuables and keep windows and doors locked.
The New Windsor Police Department encourages residents who observe suspicious persons or suspicious vehicles in neighborhoods to contact us immediately at (845) 565-7000 or by dialing 911.
September 25th was National Car Seat Check Saturday so NWPD decided to hold a car seat inspection event at Police Headquarters with the assistance of Orange County Traffic Safety Programs. At the event, car seat technicians checked a total of 19 child seats to ensure they were installed properly and that the seats met safety standards. A special thank you goes out to Traffic Safety Educators Kecia Healy and Doug Krauss for all the help! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the event and made it a success!
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On August 2, 2022 New York State Senator James Skoufis held a press conference in the Town of New Windsor to announce funding for select area police agencies to be used towards National Night Out events. The Town of New Windsor Police Department received $6,250. of this funding. Thank you Senator Skoukis!
Pictured are (L-R): Lt. Robert McLymore (Wallkill PD), Chief John Rader (Warwick PD), Chief Robert Doss, Supervisor George Meyers, Senator James Skoufis, Chief Paul Ricard (Mount Hope PD), and Lt Jeffrey Thoelen (Middletown PD).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #23-10 Issued on: 06/09/23
On June 30, 2023 New Windsor Police Officer Brian Levy and K-9 Marty graduated from the Police Canine Patrol School that was hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The school consisted of 16 weeks of hands-on training where the officer and the K-9 were instructed in obedience, agility, evidence recovery, criminal apprehension, and searching for suspects and missing persons.
Officer Levy and K-9 Marty were already certified in explosive detection and are capable of indicating on 21 explosive odors. Officer Levy has been serving with the New Windsor Police Department since 2017. He is a proactive member of the department and has served in the Community Policing Unit and the Bicycle Patrol Unit. He was recognized as the Department’s 2020 Officer of the Year.
K-9 Marty is a two-year-old German Shepherd, imported from the Slavic Republic. He was named after former New Windsor Police Detective Marty Mitchetti Jr. who passed away in 2005. Detective Mitchetti was a canine handler at the time of his death.
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.”