Police Sergeant, Officer Take Their Oaths of Office

It was Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson’s honor to introduce newly promoted Sergeant Michael Punch, a 12-year veteran of the Department, and Officer Peter Rozo, the newest member to join the Garden City Police Department’s ranks.

Sgt. Punch, hired in 2010, was assigned to various capacities during his tenure, including the Tactical Unit, midnight patrol and evening patrol units. Sgt. Punch earned a Bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University and joined the NYPD in 2004, assigned to the 73rd Precinct in Brownsville, Brooklyn. During that time he was decorated more than 60 times for various arrests ranging from illegal gun possession to first degree murder.

Sgt. Punch lives in Wantagh with his wife, 11-year-old daughter and two stepdaughters, ages 13 and 16. He is humbled to have the opportunity to serve the residents of Garden City in his newest role as Sergeant. “He has proven to be an effective communicator, investigator and patrol officer, which I believe will help him transition to the supervisor ranks,” Commissioner Jackson said.

Officer Rozo hails from Long Beach, where he graduated high school in 2007. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 2015. Officer Rozo then attended St. John’s University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security.

After graduation he worked for the United States Department of Labor. In 2017, Officer Rozo joined the ranks of the NYPD and was assigned to patrol the 114 Precinct in Astoria, Queens where he worked closely with the Emergency Services Unit, Counter Terrorism and the Strategic Response Group. “During the interview process he blew us away with his knowledge. We really feel he will be another asset to the Village,” Commissioner Jackson said.