County Executive George Latimer recently announced Tom Gleason as the new Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, and Terrance Raynor as the new Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety. The two men were sworn into office by Administrative Judge Kathie Davidson.
Latimer, who handed the men their new shields said: “We have two gentleman taking on these responsibilities who are extremely well prepared. These are men who have been committed to service in police work for their adult lives. They have both been involved with almost every aspect of policing at every level. Both of them know police work from the ground up, these are individuals who have experienced everything that our police experience. We are fortunate to have both of these men take on these responsibilities.”
Gleason said: “I’m extremely proud of the men and women of the County Police, and the work they do every day. I spent my whole professional career here with the Westchester County Police Department. I have a deep sense of pride and affection for this department, and I want to do all I can do to make it even better. I look forward to working with all the men and women of the Department to keep up moving forward, and utilizing social media to better to connect with the public.
Raynor said: “To the men and women of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety, I look forward to working with you. I look forward to continuing to enhance the professionalism of the police department, and working towards making Westchester County the finest County in the country.”
Gleason, a Yonkers native, is a graduate of Fordham University. He began his law enforcement career when he joined the Westchester County Department of Public Safety in January of 1983 as a member of the Patrol Division. He rose through the ranks of Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant after just 10 years on the job. Over his extensive career, Gleason worked and supervised in every division of the Department. His experience includes Patrol, General Investigations, Welfare Fraud, Civil Division (Sheriff’s Office), Narcotics, Office of Professional Responsibility and Special Investigations, Field Services and Support Services. Gleason was promoted to Captain in 2007 and Inspector in 2013. Gleason is a member of numerous law enforcement associations and is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.
