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Suffolk County, New York / Police

Agency file

Police

Source file: Suffolk County, New York — Salaries by Department / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Police provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2024, this agency had 3,923 employees with median total compensation of $116,975; the highest distinct record was $713,443.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$561.8M
Employees
3,923
Median total
$116,975
Highest record
$713,443

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 3,923 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($116,975) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$88,124 (62%)
  • Overtime$19,182 (13%)
  • Other$35,899 (25%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$15,115
$60,202
$116,975
$231,090
$290,258

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $290,258 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $15,115. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Carol Tappen

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$197,721
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$14,887
Overtime
-$643
Other pay
$183,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,721
Hire date
2003-10-20

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Jan 28, 2024

Carol Tappen is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $197,721.

Peter Mandleur

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$197,209
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$77,125
Overtime
$1,712
Other pay
$118,372
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,209
Hire date
1995-10-10

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Peter Mandleur works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Peter earned $197,209 in 2024.

Joseph Cantasano

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$197,063
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,696
Overtime
$8,667
Other pay
$31,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,063
Hire date
2010-11-29

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At Police, Joseph Cantasano serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $197,063.

Tara Brady

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$196,998
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,685
Overtime
$20,959
Other pay
$19,354
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,998
Hire date
2011-12-26

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Tara Brady holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,998.

David Lew

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$196,951
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,696
Overtime
$5,969
Other pay
$34,286
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,951
Hire date
2006-09-11

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David Lew works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. David earned $196,951 in 2024.

Joseph Hoffer

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$196,810
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$142,513
Overtime
$21,426
Other pay
$32,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,810
Hire date
2013-10-28

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Joseph Hoffer is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $196,810.

Jon Erik Negron

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,752
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$149,985
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$46,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,752
Hire date
2013-10-28

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Jon Erik Negron is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $196,752.

Brenden Eliowitz

5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,497
Sub-department
Superior Officers Association (SOA)
Base pay
$139,321
Overtime
$19,614
Other pay
$37,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,497
Hire date
2015-09-14

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Brenden Eliowitz works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Brenden earned $196,497 in 2024.

Richard Hennes

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,481
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$123,777
Overtime
$38,956
Other pay
$33,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,481
Hire date
2015-09-14

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Richard Hennes holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,481.

Jon Levasseur

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,237
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$146,317
Overtime
$13,206
Other pay
$36,714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,237
Hire date
2013-10-28

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At Police, Jon Levasseur serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $196,237.

Dara Martin-Orlando

9306C - Assistant Dpty Community Police (Legl)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,205
Sub-department
Management
Base pay
$183,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,890
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,205
Hire date
2021-05-17

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Dara Martin-Orlando is a 9306C - Assistant Dpty Community Police (Legl) at Police within Management. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $196,205.

Thomas Cassidy

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$196,173
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$121,317
Overtime
$45,502
Other pay
$29,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,173
Hire date
2015-08-03

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Thomas Cassidy works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Thomas earned $196,173 in 2024.

Michelle Mchugh

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$196,117
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$6,038
Overtime
$3,745
Other pay
$186,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$196,117
Hire date
2003-10-20

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10032
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Termination Date
Jan 4, 2024

Michelle Mchugh works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Michelle earned $196,117 in 2024.

Matthew Pacifico

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,874
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$111,843
Overtime
$58,886
Other pay
$25,146
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,874
Hire date
2016-10-03

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At Police, Matthew Pacifico serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $195,874.

Weldon Drayton

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,791
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,699
Overtime
$864
Other pay
$38,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,791
Hire date
2010-11-29

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Weldon Drayton works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Weldon earned $195,791 in 2024.

Brian Granata

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,747
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$112,251
Overtime
$58,350
Other pay
$25,146
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,747
Hire date
2016-09-06

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Brian Granata works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Brian earned $195,747 in 2024.

Christian Carney-Titone

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,691
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$105,607
Overtime
$33,856
Other pay
$56,229
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,691
Hire date
2014-12-15

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Christian Carney-Titone works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Christian earned $195,691 in 2024.

Jason Kinsella

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,530
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$89,414
Overtime
$4,559
Other pay
$101,557
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,530
Hire date
2010-11-29

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At Police, Jason Kinsella serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $195,530.

John Melgar

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$195,527
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$107,536
Overtime
$62,908
Other pay
$25,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,527
Hire date
2017-10-03

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John Melgar holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $195,527.

Thomas Joy

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,392
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,685
Overtime
$5,067
Other pay
$33,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,392
Hire date
2010-06-28

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Thomas Joy is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). 2024 total compensation came to $195,392.

John Falcone

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$195,205
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,685
Overtime
$3,587
Other pay
$34,933
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,205
Hire date
2007-12-26

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John Falcone is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $195,205.

Jason Hernandez

5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk)/Police

2024 total comp
$195,108
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$118,422
Overtime
$16,592
Other pay
$60,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,108
Hire date
2013-10-28

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Jason Hernandez works as a 5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk) for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Jason earned $195,108 in 2024.

John Rodriguez

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,696
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$124,393
Overtime
$1,807
Other pay
$68,496
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,696
Hire date
2003-10-14

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John Rodriguez holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $194,696.

Paula Donnelly

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,674
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$59,045
Overtime
$1,116
Other pay
$134,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,674
Hire date
2002-11-12

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At Police, Paula Donnelly serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,674.

Kevin Catalina

9379C - Deputy Commissioner of Police/Police

2024 total comp
$194,541
Sub-department
Management
Base pay
$178,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,359
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,541
Hire date
2018-08-07

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Kevin Catalina works as a 9379C - Deputy Commissioner of Police for Police within Management. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Kevin earned $194,541 in 2024.

Claudia Delgado

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,450
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$114,255
Overtime
$6,049
Other pay
$74,146
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,450
Hire date
2010-06-28

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At Police, Claudia Delgado serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $194,450.

Vincent BrunoMay be multiple

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,403
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Hire date
2016-10-03

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Vincent Bruno appears in Police payroll as a 5002C - Police Officer, with $194,403 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Stephen Caratozzolo

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,280
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$49,003
Overtime
$1,369
Other pay
$143,908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,280
Hire date
2003-10-20

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Stephen Caratozzolo holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $194,280.

Sean Lomonaco

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,278
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$124,433
Overtime
$22,794
Other pay
$47,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,278
Hire date
2013-10-28

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At Police, Sean Lomonaco serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,278.

Edward Spillett

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$194,162
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$111,858
Overtime
$50,138
Other pay
$32,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,162
Hire date
2016-10-03

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At Police, Edward Spillett serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,162.

Sylwia Kowalewski

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$194,108
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$130,611
Overtime
$31,421
Other pay
$32,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$194,108
Hire date
2014-12-15

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At Police, Sylwia Kowalewski serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $194,108.

Michael Scaturro

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$193,949
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$127,460
Overtime
$43,894
Other pay
$22,595
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,949
Hire date
2006-09-11

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Michael Scaturro is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $193,949.

Nicholas Lane

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$193,941
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$119,147
Overtime
$49,003
Other pay
$25,790
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,941
Hire date
2015-09-14

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Nicholas Lane works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Nicholas earned $193,941 in 2024.

Jennifer Andriano

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$193,853
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$156,685
Overtime
$17,168
Other pay
$20,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,853
Hire date
2010-06-28

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Jennifer Andriano is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $193,853.

Richard Berni

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$193,738
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$93,098
Overtime
$5,342
Other pay
$95,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,738
Hire date
2010-06-25

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At Police, Richard Berni serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $193,738.

Christopher Delena

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$193,461
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$120,189
Overtime
$4,907
Other pay
$68,366
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,461
Hire date
2005-09-12

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Termination Date
Sep 29, 2024

Christopher Delena is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $193,461.

Bryan Shea

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$192,879
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$134,287
Overtime
$31,208
Other pay
$27,384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,879
Hire date
2014-12-15

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Bryan Shea works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Bryan earned $192,879 in 2024.

Ryan Connors

5010C - Detective (Police)/Police

2024 total comp
$192,840
Sub-department
Suffolk Detectives Association (SDA)
Base pay
$129,863
Overtime
$29,513
Other pay
$33,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,840
Hire date
2014-12-15

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Ryan Connors is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). 2024 total compensation came to $192,840.

Stephen Higgins

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$192,678
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$111,819
Overtime
$48,271
Other pay
$32,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,678
Hire date
2016-09-06

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Stephen Higgins holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $192,678.

Thomas Phelan

5002C - Police Officer/Police

2024 total comp
$192,653
Sub-department
Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay
$133,106
Overtime
$2,317
Other pay
$57,230
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$192,653
Hire date
2011-12-26

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Thomas Phelan is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $192,653.