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New York City / Police Department / Captain

Job-title file

Captain

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

404 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $198,978, above the department median of $91,862.

Employees
404
Total payroll
$79.3M
Role median
$198,978
Agency median
$91,862
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,109$241,792+

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How total compensation varies among the 404 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across New York City

Captain is held in 5 New York City departments. In Police Department, the median of $198,978 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Captain role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Captain beyond New York City

This role is reported in 12 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $219,011 ranks #3 of 12. See Captain across all of New York City

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County
$454,743 · 86
City of Chicago
$185,676 · 39
California
$164,414 · 528
Vermont
$161,242 · 7
District of Columbia
$153,046 · 121
Missouri
$148,181 · 37

Median total compensation for comparable Captainroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Keith Gallagher

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$333,078
Base pay
$166,656
Overtime
$142,051
Other pay
$24,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$333,078
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
1,132.32
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,123.75

At Police Department, Keith Gallagher serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $333,078.

Garfield Edmonds

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$270,994
Base pay
$128,115
Overtime
$72,362
Other pay
$70,518
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$270,994
Hire date
1996-07-18
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Ceased
Overtime Hours
561
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
1,582.75

Garfield Edmonds is a Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). 2025 total compensation came to $270,994.

Muhammad Ahmed

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$263,763
Base pay
$157,633
Overtime
$80,400
Other pay
$25,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$263,763
Hire date
2006-01-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
655.67
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Muhammad Ahmed holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,763.

Wady Mata

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$260,842
Base pay
$151,689
Overtime
$82,527
Other pay
$26,626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$260,842
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
675.5
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Wady Mata serves as a Captain based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $260,842.

Pawel Lachowski

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$247,060
Base pay
$151,231
Overtime
$66,397
Other pay
$29,432
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$247,060
Hire date
2006-01-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
546.5
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Pawel Lachowski holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $247,060.

Aiman Ahmed

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$245,310
Base pay
$159,134
Overtime
$54,805
Other pay
$31,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$245,310
Hire date
2005-01-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Richmond
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
458.42
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,167.5

Aiman Ahmed is a Captain at Police Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $245,310.

Timothy Brovakos

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$242,405
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$23,965
Other pay
$26,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$242,405
Hire date
2007-01-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
248.43
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Timothy Brovakos serves as a Captain based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $242,405.

Sean Finnegan

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$242,226
Base pay
$152,967
Overtime
$64,250
Other pay
$25,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$242,226
Hire date
2007-01-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$157,515
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
521
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Sean Finnegan works as a Captain for Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Sean earned $242,226 in 2025.

Andres Rosario

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$241,927
Base pay
$150,658
Overtime
$62,582
Other pay
$28,686
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$241,927
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
507.53
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Andres Rosario holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $241,927.

Kelvin Jaquez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$239,684
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$47,318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$239,684
Hire date
2007-07-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Kelvin Jaquez is a Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $239,684.

Elissa Carlies

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$238,715
Base pay
$152,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$86,673
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$238,715
Hire date
1996-07-18
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Ceased
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
1,648

Elissa Carlies works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Elissa earned $238,715 in 2025.

Zagham Abbas

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$236,267
Base pay
$155,402
Overtime
$51,406
Other pay
$29,459
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$236,267
Hire date
2007-07-09
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
411.25
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,123.75

At Police Department, Zagham Abbas serves as a Captain based in Queens. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $236,267.

Matthew Gorman

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$234,660
Base pay
$151,436
Overtime
$67,313
Other pay
$15,911
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,660
Hire date
2010-07-06
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$157,515
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
595.58
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Matthew Gorman is a Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $234,660.

Salvatore Mannino

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$234,291
Base pay
$153,474
Overtime
$53,210
Other pay
$27,607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$234,291
Hire date
2005-01-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$157,515
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
507.67
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Salvatore Mannino works as a Captain for Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Salvatore earned $234,291 in 2025.

John Clifford

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$230,956
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,589
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$230,956
Hire date
1995-04-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

John Clifford holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $230,956.

Christopher Monahan

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$229,966
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,966
Hire date
1990-10-15
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Christopher Monahan works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. Christopher earned $229,966 in 2025.

Robert Ward

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$229,966
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,966
Hire date
1995-04-02
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Robert Ward works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Robert earned $229,966 in 2025.

Martin Briffa

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$229,966
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$37,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,966
Hire date
1992-01-13
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Martin Briffa works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. Martin earned $229,966 in 2025.

Paul Donahue

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$229,165
Base pay
$172,865
Overtime
$34,177
Other pay
$22,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$229,165
Hire date
1999-07-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
264.57
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Paul Donahue holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $229,165.

Frank Tarantola

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,073
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,073
Hire date
1993-08-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Frank Tarantola holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Queens. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $228,073.

Steven Rubin

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,073
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,073
Hire date
1990-04-25
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Richmond
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Steven Rubin is a Captain at Police Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. 2025 total compensation came to $228,073.

James Soares

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$228,019
Base pay
$152,042
Overtime
$12,754
Other pay
$63,224
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,019
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Ceased
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
1,648

James Soares works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. James earned $228,019 in 2025.

Jason Megale

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,511
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,144
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,511
Hire date
1998-08-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Richmond
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jason Megale is a Captain at Police Department based in Richmond. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $227,511.

Luis Ramirez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,263
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,897
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,263
Hire date
1995-07-05
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Luis Ramirez works as a Captain for Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Luis earned $227,263 in 2025.

Vladimir Garcia

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$227,062
Base pay
$154,744
Overtime
$46,941
Other pay
$25,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$227,062
Hire date
2006-01-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$157,515
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
480.58
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Vladimir Garcia is a Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $227,062.

Edwin Nuez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,879
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,879
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Edwin Nuez works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Edwin earned $226,879 in 2025.

Hector Barias

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,879
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,879
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Bronx

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Hector Barias holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $226,879.

Jason Cortes

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,668
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$7,213
Other pay
$27,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,668
Hire date
2004-01-20
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jason Cortes holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $226,668.

Thomas Milano

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$226,182
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$226,182
Hire date
1996-07-18
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Thomas Milano is a Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. 2025 total compensation came to $226,182.

Daniel Casella

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,900
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,534
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,900
Hire date
2007-01-23
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Daniel Casella is a Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $225,900.

Stephen Sperrazza

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,779
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,779
Hire date
2005-07-11
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Stephen Sperrazza serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $225,779.

Christopher Diakonikolas

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,434
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,434
Hire date
2003-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Christopher Diakonikolas holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Queens. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $225,434.

Raymond Kwong

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,434
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,434
Hire date
2003-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Raymond Kwong serves as a Captain based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $225,434.

Paul Melendez

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$225,239
Base pay
$151,689
Overtime
$50,289
Other pay
$23,261
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,239
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$160,722
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
425.75
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Paul Melendez serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $225,239.

Jack Conway

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,996
Base pay
$161,278
Overtime
$39,166
Other pay
$24,551
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,996
Hire date
1999-07-07
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
328.5
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Jack Conway works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Jack earned $224,996 in 2025.

Kevin Yam

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,953
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,586
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,953
Hire date
2006-07-10
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Kevin Yam works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Kevin earned $224,953 in 2025.

Christopher Giordano

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,891
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,891
Hire date
1995-06-30
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Queens
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Christopher Giordano serves as a Captain based in Queens. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,891.

Salvatore Marchese

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,357
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,357
Hire date
1995-04-02
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

At Police Department, Salvatore Marchese serves as a Captain based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,357.

James Hynes

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,335
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,335
Hire date
1998-08-31
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Manhattan
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

James Hynes works as a Captain for Police Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. James earned $224,335 in 2025.

Asif Iqbal

Captain/Police Department

2025 total comp
$224,288
Base pay
$192,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$224,288
Hire date
2004-07-01
Pay basis
Annual
Work city
Brooklyn

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$194,689
Leave Status as of June 30
Active
Overtime Hours
0
Payroll Number
56
Regular Hours
2,080

Asif Iqbal holds the role of Captain at Police Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $224,288.