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Garden City Native Sworn In As Newest Police Officer
Officer Stephen Danisi got his start in law enforcement as a parking enforcement aide for the GCPD.
GARDEN CITY, NY — Mayor Cosmo Veneziale administered the oath of office to the newest officer to join the Garden City Police Department’s ranks, Stephen Danisi, a former Garden City Police Aide.
Danisi grew up in Garden City, working as a lifeguard at the Garden City Pool during his high school and college years before earning a bachelor of science in physical education from C.W. Post.
Danisi began his career in law enforcement in 2008 when he joined the Garden City Police Department as a Parking Enforcement Aide. In 2010 he became a police officer with the NYPD, receiving numerous awards, including the Medal of Valor. Danisi transferred to the MTA PD in 2014, where he again received numerous awards, including Cop of the Month, Excellent Police Duty Award and the Life Saver Award.
Commissioner Kenneth Jackson welcomed Officer Danisi back to the village. “He’s one of the best employees I ever had as a Parking Enforcement Aide, so I’m looking forward to having him back again as a police officer for the village,” he said.
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