Suffolk County, New York / Police
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 24
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Kevin Sison is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $238,451.
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John Kurklen works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). John earned $238,325 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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John Shaw works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). John earned $238,227 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Bryan Lawrence 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 $238,151.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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George Russell holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $237,790.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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John Johnson is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). 2024 total compensation came to $237,761.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, James Rios serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $237,721.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Brian Magill holds the role of 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $237,591.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Raymond Harkins holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $237,143.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Anthony Sangimino holds the role of 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $237,064.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, James Berberich serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $236,678.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Anthony Surdich holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $236,532.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Brian Whitehead works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Brian earned $236,364 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Christine Balsamo serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $236,352.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Ryan Neems works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Ryan earned $236,225 in 2024.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Ronald Sambuco works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Ronald earned $235,973 in 2024.
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Christopher Germano works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Christopher earned $235,935 in 2024.
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Nicholas Robbins 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 $235,823.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Kevin Spence is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $235,795.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Dominic Sabino is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $235,756.
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Brian Reilly holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $235,739.
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Adam Tuthill is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $235,719.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Finnerty is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $235,707.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Shawn Petersen is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $235,217.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Shawn Browne holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $235,111.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Renato Migliozzi is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $235,095.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Roman Wilshynsky works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Roman earned $235,061 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, Matthew Dewitt serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $234,945.
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Matthew Angello holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $234,767.
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Anthony Buonagurio holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $234,558.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Kevin Wustenhoff works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Kevin earned $234,472 in 2024.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Kevin Gleason serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $234,426.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Matthew Friedrich works as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Matthew earned $234,342 in 2024.
5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk)/Police
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Guillermo Ramos works as a 5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk) for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Guillermo earned $234,220 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Joseph Ostrom works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Joseph earned $234,020 in 2024.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Lary Ruiz serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $233,739.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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John Paul Oconnor holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $233,512.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Robert Stroehlein 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 $233,475.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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William Erdman works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. William earned $233,471 in 2024.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Kimberly Kall is a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $233,470.