City of Rye Police Commissioner William R. Connors announced the promotion of Police Officer Michael Anfuso to the rank of Sergeant, effective April 22. A promotion ceremony was held at City Hall on April 19.
City of Rye Police Commissioner William R. Connors announced the promotion of Police Officer Michael Anfuso to the rank of Sergeant, effective April 22. A promotion ceremony was held at City Hall on April 19.
Sergeant Anfuso was appointed to the rank of Police Officer on January 14, 1999. In addition to patrol duty, he has been assigned as the downtown bicycle officer and as a Field Training Officer. He is certified as a New York State General Topics Instructor and FBI Defensive Tactics Instructor. He was involved in the development of the Department’s current Field Training and Defensive Tactics Training programs.
Born and raised in Rye, he graduated from Rye High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Sergeant Anfuso served as the Head Coach of the Rye High School varsity lacrosse team for three years, and worked for the Department of Public Works from 1995 until his appointment as a police officer.
Sergeant Anfuso continues a long family history of service to the City of Rye. His father, Peter Anfuso, retired as General Foreman of the Department of Public Works after more than 40 years of service; his aunt, Gail Klepps, retired from the Police Department as a Senior Office Assistant after 35 years. His brother, Peter, is currently employed by the Department of Public Works.
He and his wife, Elisa, live in Brewster with their three children.
During his career, Sergeant Anfuso has made more than 600 arrests, including four gun arrests.
In announcing the promotion, Commissioner Connors said, “Throughout his career, Mike Anfuso has stood out for his consistent drive and dedication. He has been an outstanding police officer who truly loves his job and the community he serves. I am confident that he will bring the same level of talent and energy to the rank of sergeant, and I congratulate him as he assumes a critical supervisory role in the Department.”
