Inspector Thomas Delahanty’s Public Safety Record, Contributions and Achievements Touted and Praised

On February 25, 2021, Patrol Borough Staten Island, located in the Graniteville section of Staten Island was the scene of a Luncheon and Walk-Out ceremony honoring the highly respected and venerable Inspector Thomas Delahanty of Patrol Borough Staten Island (PBSI) upon his retirement. The event recalled and recognized Inspector Delahanty’s thirty-six years of honorable service, devotion and dedication to the NYPD. The festivities respectfully concluded and acknowledged the veteran Officer who faithfully served New York City through some of the most exciting and tumultuous moments in recent times.

Dignitaries such as Staten Island District Attorney Michael E. McMahon, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis as well as top NYPD brass such as Chief Kenneth Corey, Chief of Training, Assistant Chief Frank Vega, Commanding Officer, Patrol Borough Staten Island, Lt. Steven Jerome, Chaplains Unit, Inspector Issa Abbassi, Commanding Officer, Office of Collaborative Policing, Inspector Mark Molinari, Chief of Detective Squad,  Patrol Borough Staten Island, as well as the Island’s four precinct commanders, Deputy Inspector Tania Kinsella, Pct. 120, Captain Bruce Ceperano, Pct. 121, Captain Timothy Wilson, Pct. 122, and Captain Andrey Smirnov, Pct. 123  were in attendance.

“The best way I best sum up the career of Inspector Delahanty is that his dedication to policing and securing justice for the victims of crime is of paramount importance. Inspector Delahanty is an example of the finest of New York City’s police force who truly care and make a difference in people’s lives,” so stated District Attorney Michael McMahon.

“As a police officers we were always there for each other thick or thin sometimes joyous occasions or sometimes tragic occasions. But we are there and you can still stand tall. Don’t forget those of you who were down there at 9/11. We were driving into that site. Don’t forget the people lined up on Westside Highway handing out water, flowers, cookies and notes. Those are the same people marching down the streets of New York and when the occasion arises, they will be back appreciating our services. This is the finest police in the world.”

Mendy Mirocznik, President, COJO, Scott Maurer, CEO and Executive Vice-President, COJO and Ari Weiss, Security Chairman COJO, and Coordinator of Staten Island Shomrim represented COJO at the Luncheon and Walkout.

“My personal interaction and experience with Inspector Thomas Delahanty as the Security Chairman for COJO and Coordinator of the Staten Island Shomrim is only positive. Today we honor a great Police Officer who cares about public safety and your contribution will live on as an example of what caring police officers do” said Ari Weiss, COJO Security Chairman and Coordinator Staten Island.

“Today we honor Inspector Delahanty a dedicated seasoned police officer and we celebrate his 36 years of service to the NYPD. I have had the privilege of knowing the Inspector for about the past 20 years. In all the positions he served in the department he placed the needs of the public above any other considerations. Inspector Delahanty truly tackled such issues such as the Pandemic, demonstrations, riots, 9/11 and the myriad of unprecedented events with valor and heroism and took charge of situations that were not predictable until they arose. Inspector Delahanty did not have a special training manual in how to handle these courses of events. He has a warm caring heart, wise acumen, a keen ear and sharp eye. These leadership qualities with common sense made him what he is an Officers Officer and a true gentleman. Inspector Delahanty today we honor ourselves by celebrating your long and distinguished police career. We will never forget you. Thanking you for your contributions that helped make the NYPD what is today. The greatest department in the world. May you have a long, joyous and healthy retirement. You will always be part of us,” concluded Mendy Mirocznik, President COJO.

Scott Maurer, CEO and Executive Vice-President of COJO, remarked, “What a gentleman and fine police officer. Inspector Thomas Delahanty has only one concern how to get the job of policing done even better and to never be complaisant at your accomplishments. He truly believes that if we raise the bar, we will exceed our expectations and achieve results that will make the difference that is so necessary. As you retire Inspector please know that we respect you and wish you the best in your hard-earned retirement.”