DiMartini, who joined the force in 1969, had more than 500 medals at the time of his death, making him “the most decorated officer in NYPD history,” Pranzo said.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Courageous members of the NYPD were recognized for exceptional acts of heroism Thursday afternoon ...

Taylor said the NYPD does not track the number of Orthodox Jews on the police force. Pearlman, 26, who grew up in the Modern Orthodox community on Staten Island, was always drawn to the NYPD.

President Biden on Wednesday awarded the Medal of Valor, the highest award the U.S. can bestow on a public safety officer, to nine recipients for 2021 and 2022, including posthumously to two NYPD ...

Legendary Lt. Robert DiMartini died on June 12, though he’ll forever be revered for racking up about 500 NYPD awards – an insurmountable benchmark that might never be topped.