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
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

$18$373,776+

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

5002C - Police Officer

1,810 · $129,288

5059C - School Crossing Guard

463 · $20,231

5010C - Detective (Police)

381 · $276,899

5003C - Sergeant (Police)

281 · $235,973

5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk)

159 · $101,382

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

Highest-paid first / page 89

Cheryl Siederman

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,135

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,278
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,135
Hire date: 2015-10-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14301
Terminate: 0

Cheryl Siederman is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $15,135.

Susan Taylor

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,131

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,300
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,731
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,131
Hire date: 2016-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15165
Terminate: 0

Susan Taylor holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $15,131.

Dora Drago

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,116

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,259
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,116
Hire date: 2015-10-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4152
Terminate: 0

At Police, Dora Drago serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $15,116.

Alecia Sirico

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,115

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,258
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,115
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14363
Terminate: 0

Alecia Sirico is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $15,115.

Jennifer Luciano

5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk)/Police

2024 total comp

$15,111

Sub-department: Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
Base pay: $10,221
Overtime: $479
Other pay: $4,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,111
Hire date: 2023-10-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8860
Terminate: 2877.6
Termination Date: Mar 15, 2024

At Police, Jennifer Luciano serves as a 5006C - Police Officer (Spanish Spk) within Police Benevolent Association (Pba). Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,111.

Cheryl Dreyer

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,110

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,259
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,110
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4363
Terminate: 0

Cheryl Dreyer works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Cheryl earned $15,110 in 2024.

Vicki Tecarr

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,086

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,854
Overtime: $126
Other pay: $1,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,086
Hire date: 2022-08-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15171
Terminate: 212.12
Termination Date: Sep 13, 2024

Vicki Tecarr works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Vicki earned $15,086 in 2024.

William Bartoldus

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,085

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,229
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,085
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 862
Terminate: 0

At Police, William Bartoldus serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,085.

Cristina Napolitano

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$15,056

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,258
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,056
Hire date: 2015-10-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11195
Terminate: 0

Cristina Napolitano holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,056.

Sandra Johnson

5059T - School Crossing Guard (Temporary)/Police

2024 total comp

$15,035

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $15,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,035
Hire date: 2024-01-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7594
Terminate: 0

Sandra Johnson works as a 5059T - School Crossing Guard (Temporary) for Police within Temporary. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Sandra earned $15,035 in 2024.

Donnalee Morris

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,988

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,366
Overtime: $101
Other pay: $1,521
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,988
Hire date: 2015-10-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10659
Terminate: 0

Donnalee Morris holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,988.

Christina Murray

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,985

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,734
Overtime: $182
Other pay: $1,069
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,985
Hire date: 2022-08-25

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11030
Terminate: 0

Christina Murray works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Christina earned $14,985 in 2024.

Linda Vancura

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,937

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,937
Hire date: 2009-03-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15938
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Oct 1, 2023

Linda Vancura works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Linda earned $14,937 in 2024.

Lori Janke

0026C - Senior Office Assistant/Police

2024 total comp

$14,921

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $13,811
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,921
Hire date: 2024-10-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7495
Terminate: 616.75
Termination Date: Feb 28, 2024

Lori Janke works as a 0026C - Senior Office Assistant for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Lori earned $14,921 in 2024.

Maria Martino-Florenz

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,917

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,032
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,917
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9765
Terminate: 0

Maria Martino-Florenz works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Maria earned $14,917 in 2024.

Allison Smith

5059T - School Crossing Guard (Temporary)/Police

2024 total comp

$14,900

Sub-department: Temp
Base pay: $14,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,900
Hire date: 2024-01-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14448
Terminate: 0

Allison Smith is a 5059T - School Crossing Guard (Temporary) at Police within Temporary. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $14,900.

Diane Marullo

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,867

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,033
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,867
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9913
Terminate: 0

At Police, Diane Marullo serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,867.

Dawn Marie Talamo

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,867

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,033
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,867
Hire date: 2009-11-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14957
Terminate: 0

Dawn Marie Talamo works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Dawn earned $14,867 in 2024.

Jamie Omara

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,861

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,033
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,729
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,861
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11600
Terminate: 0

Jamie Omara works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Jamie earned $14,861 in 2024.

Patrick Beyers

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,856

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,398
Overtime: $182
Other pay: $1,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,856
Hire date: 2021-12-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 997
Terminate: 0

Patrick Beyers holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $14,856.

Robin Balacek

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,843

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,003
Overtime: $100
Other pay: $1,740
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,843
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 776
Terminate: 0

Robin Balacek is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $14,843.

Rodney Harrison

9381C - Commissioner of Police/Police

2024 total comp

$14,836

Sub-department: Management
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14,836
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,836
Hire date: 2021-12-27

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6496
Terminate: 15379.67
Termination Date: Dec 16, 2023

Rodney Harrison is a 9381C - Commissioner of Police at Police within Management. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $14,836.

David Kugler

2404C - Physician III/Police

2024 total comp

$14,803

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $14,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,803
Hire date: 2009-05-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8133
Terminate: 0

David Kugler is a 2404C - Physician III at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $14,803.

Amelia Mcstay

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,784

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,175
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,784
Hire date: 2017-09-12

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10194
Terminate: 0

Amelia Mcstay holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,784.

Jill Lynch

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,777

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,817
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,777
Hire date: 2021-09-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9012
Terminate: 0

Jill Lynch works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Jill earned $14,777 in 2024.

Jennifer Garcia

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,748

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,591
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,060
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,748
Hire date: 2021-09-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5375
Terminate: 0

Jennifer Garcia is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $14,748.

Patricia Sagrestano

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,738

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,738
Hire date: 2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13409
Terminate: 0

At Police, Patricia Sagrestano serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,738.

Melody Cabrera

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,722

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $8,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,722
Hire date: 1989-04-17

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2146
Terminate: 5367.11
Termination Date: May 14, 2024

Melody Cabrera is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. 2024 total compensation came to $14,722.

Karyn Michaels

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,702

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,158
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,702
Hire date: 2016-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10057
Terminate: 0

Karyn Michaels is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $14,702.

Jae Song

0555C - Programmer Analyst/Police

2024 total comp

$14,691

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $14,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,691
Hire date: 2024-10-01

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14624
Terminate: 0

Jae Song works as a 0555C - Programmer Analyst for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). They have served since 2024 (under a year). Jae earned $14,691 in 2024.

Theresa Silva

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,678

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,102
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,678
Hire date: 2017-05-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14191
Terminate: 0

Theresa Silva holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,678.

Diane Moore

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,654

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,944
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,654
Hire date: 2016-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10763
Terminate: 0

Diane Moore is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $14,654.

Rachel Ritter

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,620

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,228
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,620
Hire date: 2018-09-28

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13166
Terminate: 0

Rachel Ritter works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Rachel earned $14,620 in 2024.

Rosaria Henriksen

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,619

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,248
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,619
Hire date: 2021-12-10

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6511
Terminate: 0

Rosaria Henriksen is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $14,619.

Melanie Hughes

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,607

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,898
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,607
Hire date: 2017-05-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7176
Terminate: 0

Melanie Hughes is a 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $14,607.

Jason Pendergast

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,604

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,264
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,604
Hire date: 2021-04-14

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11983
Terminate: 0

At Police, Jason Pendergast serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,604.

Kelli Mcdermott

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,560

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,766
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,696
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,560
Hire date: 2015-10-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9650
Terminate: 0

Kelli Mcdermott works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Kelli earned $14,560 in 2024.

Maureen Ganiaris

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,555

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $13,049
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,555
Hire date: 2016-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5542
Terminate: 0

At Police, Maureen Ganiaris serves as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,555.

Joanne Schmidt-Delgado

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,549

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,944
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,549
Hire date: 2017-05-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13637
Terminate: 0

Joanne Schmidt-Delgado holds the role of 5059C - School Crossing Guard at Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,549.

Carmella Parlato

5059C - School Crossing Guard/Police

2024 total comp

$14,533

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $12,739
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $1,697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,533
Hire date: 2016-08-29

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11821
Terminate: 0

Carmella Parlato works as a 5059C - School Crossing Guard for Police within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Carmella earned $14,533 in 2024.