WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. December 4, 2006: The White Plains Department of Public Safety promoted three veteran members of the department and Commissioner of Public Safety, Dr. Frank Straub swore in 11new officers Monday afternoon at a warm and inspiring ceremony in the Public Safety Building atrium
Commissioner of Public Safety Dr. Frank Straub Swears in 11 New White Plains Police Officers Monday afternoon bring the force to 205 men and women. (The department is budgeted for 215). They are: Howard C. Alexander, Elena Cotto, Jahmar E. Cunningham, Daniel L. Dimase, Kristin Faulkner, Christopher D. Galli, Frank V. Madera, Christopher O'Sullivan, Edward J. Salinas, Keith Smalls, and Michael A. Suben. Photos, WPCNR News.
Three veterans of the department were promoted in rank and to new positions. Commissioner Straub in his address to the new recruits said they need look no further than the officers being promoted Monday: David Burpee, Eric Fischer and Edward Robinson as role models.
Commissioner Straub swore in Lieutenant David R. Burpee, promoting him to Captain where he will supervise Administration and Training for the Police Bureau. He is a 26 year veteran of the department who previously served as the Department's Training Director.
Captain Burpee being sworn by Commissioner Straub with Police Chief James Bradley in background. Photo, WPCNR News
Sergeant Eric Fischer was promoted to Lieutenant, and will serve as the Executive Officer of the Detective Division. He is a 19 year veteran of the department currently serving as the head of the Department's Intelligence Unit. Westchester District Attorney Janet Difiori observes with Mayor Joseph Delfino.
- Police Officer Edward Robinson was promoted to Sergeant and will be assigned as a Patrol Supervisor. He is a 13 year veteran of the department who is currently assigned to the Department's Emergency Services Unit.
