White Plains CitizeNetReporter - David Chong, WP Police Alum -- Tapped for Mount Vernon Police Commissioner

WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. By John F. Bailey. May 22, 2006: Press Officer Sheryll Bromley-Fox of the City of the City of Mount Vernon, confirmed moments ago to the CitizeNetReporter that David Chong, the popular, respected, swashbuckling former Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety for the City of White Plains, a man who was beloved by his men and women officers, will be sworn in as Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Friday in a news conference on the steps of Mount Vernon City Hall at 11:00 A.M. Commissioner of Public Safety Dr. Frank Straub issued this statement to WPCNR moments ago congratulating Mr. Chong, though Dr. Straub said he had no personal knowledge that Mr. Chong had accepted the position: "The Department of Public Safety wishes him much success in his new endeavor and thanks him for his service to the City Of White Plains and the Department of Public Safety. We look forward to working with him and the Mt. Vernon Police Department regarding issues of mutual interest."
OLD TIMES: David Chong is pictured, seated far left facing recruits, at White Plains Police Swearing In Ceremony last May, facing audience with Commissioner Charles Jennings, Commissioner of Public Safety Frank Straub, at podium, Fire Chief Richard Lyman and Police Chief James Bradley. Chong left the White Plains Department of Public Safety abruptly under a shroud of mystery about one year ago. The reason given was to spend more time with his family (he had recently adopted a child). Now, the heavily decorated former NYPD officer moves on to take the high profile Mount Vernon position. Photo, WPCNR News Archive. Chong brings to Mount Vernon a reputation for streamlining the operations of the White Plains police during his three years with the WPPD, and street savvy gained from years of undercover work with the NYPD. Chong was known for spearheading public security operations in uniform with his men serving side by side, blending into a crowd and observing proceedings with a hawk-like eye. You never knew he was there until he would come up behind you and say "hello." When I asked him about this, he once said, "In White Plains we lead from the front, Mr. Bailey."

Mr. Chong since leaving White Plains has been teaching at the Monroe College of Criminal Justice. David E. Chong is 48 years of age and was most recently a Professor of Criminal Justice at Monroe College. He served in the Law Enforcement community for approximately 26 years. Mr. Chong retired as a Lieutenant Commander of Detectives from the New York City Police Department in November of 2002, after over 22 years. In February he retired as Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety for the City of White Plains. During Mr. Chong's career with the New York City Police Department he served in many high profile assignments. His assignments included the Tactical Patrol Unit as an undercover Detective infiltrating Asian Organized Crime and Gangs, and as a Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Lieutenant Detective Commander in units such as The Mayor's Social Club Inspectional Task Force, Public Moral Division, Narcotics Division, Organized Crime Investigations Division, Organized Crime Control Bureau, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and the Homicide Squad. When he retired he was the Commanding Officer of the Counter-Terrorism Bureau's, Global Intelligence Unit, formed shortly after 9-11-01. He earned over 119 NYPD awards and medals, and he has been the recipient of over 50 awards from various Federal, State, and Law Enforcement Agencies, and Civic and Fraternal Organizations over his law enforcement career. His honors include the Society of Asian Federal Officer's "Man of the Year", The NYPD Asian Jade Society's "Lifetime Achievement Award", and the Organization of Chinese Americans' "Dynamic Achiever Award". He holds an Associates Degree in Business Marketing and Finance from Queensborough Community College, a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, a Graduate Degree in Public Administration from Marist College, is a graduate of the 204th session of the FBI National Academy, and has attended training in Israel on terrorism and suicide bombers. Mr. Chong is married and a resident of Westchester County. He recently traveled to China to adopt a baby girl.


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