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 6
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Langella is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $324,659.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Tenety is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $324,565.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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At Police, Albert Black serves as a 5002C - Police Officer within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $324,245.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Salvatore Gigante is a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $324,108.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Michael Papocchia holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $323,585.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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John Shea works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). John earned $323,171 in 2024.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Patrick Halpin works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Patrick earned $322,742 in 2024.
5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Joseph Terry serves as a 5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $321,626.
5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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John Doyle is a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $321,568.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Donald Lettieri is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). 2024 total compensation came to $321,037.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Robert Wylie holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $321,004.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Noel Digerolamo holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $320,737.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Louis Tutone holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $320,737.
5025C - Assistant Chief - Police/Police
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At Police, Milagros Soto serves as a 5025C - Assistant Chief - Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $320,619.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Adam Friedlander is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $320,484.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Shawn Drum works as a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Shawn earned $320,250 in 2024.
5004C - Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Kenneth Mchugh serves as a 5004C - Lieutenant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $320,067.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Joseph Ferraro works as a 5002C - Police Officer for Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. Joseph earned $319,959 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Anthony Mezzapelle works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Anthony earned $319,933 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Sanford Shulder serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $319,636.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Liam Kelly holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $319,597.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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John Kellman works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. John earned $319,555 in 2024.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Kevin Oreilly is a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $319,267.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Walter Sosnowski is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $318,871.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Francesco Saracino is a 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $318,408.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Andrew Georg is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $317,339.
5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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Michael Pirone is a 5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. 2024 total compensation came to $316,606.
5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police)/Police
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Frank Messana works as a 5012C - Detective Lieutenant (Police) for Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Frank earned $316,456 in 2024.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Maureen Odea is a 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 1988, about 36 years. 2024 total compensation came to $316,352.
5003C - Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Michael Baranek serves as a 5003C - Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $316,299.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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At Police, Scott Carey serves as a 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $316,231.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Eric Soler holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $316,131.
5005C - Captain (Police)/Police
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Theodore Martinez holds the role of 5005C - Captain (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $316,094.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Lauren Ventura holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $316,049.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Brian Karp holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $315,875.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Betty Mallin works as a 5010C - Detective (Police) for Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Betty earned $315,777 in 2024.
5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police)/Police
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Sean Hanley holds the role of 5011C - Detective Sergeant (Police) at Police within Superior Officers Association (Soa). They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $315,763.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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Richard Jones holds the role of 5010C - Detective (Police) at Police within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $315,652.
5010C - Detective (Police)/Police
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At Police, Stephen Dernbach serves as a 5010C - Detective (Police) within Suffolk Detectives Association (Sda). They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $315,334.
5002C - Police Officer/Police
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Robert Cappadona holds the role of 5002C - Police Officer at Police within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $315,106.