When Rye’s new Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran officially begins his term February 1, he will inherit a force with five fewer officers than when he accepted his new job late last year.
By Tom McDermott
When Rye’s new Police Commissioner Michael Corcoran officially begins his term February 1, he will inherit a force with five fewer officers than when he accepted his new job late last year.
The retired officers, whose combined service was 156 years are: Lieutenant Joseph Verille, 37 years; Sergeants Nick Groglio, 34 years and Robert Vogel, 32 years; Detective John Wood, 35 years; and Patrol Officer Daniel Camacho, 18 years. Officers Verille and Camacho were not on active duty at the time of their retirement.
One additional officer submitted retirement papers but remains on the force, with up to 90 days to decide whether to finalize the process. As many as eight long-serving Rye officers contemplated retirement near the end of last year, mainly due to concerns that a prolonged negotiation of a new contract between the City and Rye Police Association could result in an arbitration proceeding and the possible loss of some benefits.
William Pease, who had filled in as Commissioner while the City searched for a replacement, also left December 31 when his contract expired.
The force consists of two Lieutenants, four Sergeants, two detectives and 24 Patrol Officers.
Lt. Scott Craig, interim head of the force, said, “Residents will not see any impact on street patrols” with the current force and use of overtime. Craig does not foresee any problems going forward “as long as officers avoid injuries or long-term illnesses.”
