Smoking Shields - New York

Chris S.
Interim President

Chris began his career in June 1992 and was assigned to the 17th Precinct in Manhattan South. During his time there, he performed duties including patrol and Crime & Conditions, working the midnight shift throughout his entire assignment until retiring in June 2017.

He was elected PBA Delegate in 2005 and served in that position until his retirement. He continues to maintain a strong relationship with the union, as well as positive relationships with other unions within the Department.

He has been, and continues to be, a member and supporter of numerous fraternal organizations, actively contributing to and supporting their members in many ways.

He joined Smoking Shields shortly after its inception and has been a strong supporter of the organization and all it represents. He served on the House Committee prior to having the distinction and honor of becoming President. He looks forward to bringing the organization to a level that exemplifies the law enforcement ideal of brotherhood by continuing Smoking Shields’ involvement in numerous charities, as well as working with neighboring and local law enforcement agencies, unions, and fellow fraternal organizations.

Chris was born and raised in the Bronx and still maintains ties to the community where he grew up. In 2005, he moved to Nassau County.

Jay K.
Vice President

Jay joined the NYC Transit Police in 1981 where he worked uniformed patrol. He then transferred to citywide anti-crime. In1987 he was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to the Pickpocket Squad. 1992 he was assigned to the Decoy Unit in the Detective Bureau. In1994 the Transit Police was merged into the NYC Police Department where he was assigned to the Brooklyn Robbery Squad. 1996 he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as the Commanding Officer of the 90th Precinct Detective Squad.

On November 29th 2001 he retired as a Lieutenant Commander, Detective Squad.

Scott V.
Sergeant At Arms

Scott has returned as Sergeant-at-Arms after serving as Vice President with the New York chapter of Smoking Shields. He retired as a 2nd Grade Detective with the NYPD where he began his career in 2000. Scott was assigned to the NYPD/FBI Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force where he investigated Child Predator an Human Trafficking cases. He was also a member of the nationwide Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Previous assignments were the 067 PCT, Vice Enforcement Division, Major Case Vice Trafficking Team.

Anthony B.
Treasurer

Anthony was appointed Treasurer for the New York Smoking Shields at the beginning of 2024. Anthony coordinates and oversees financial planning and audits, procurement of goods and services, payment for expenditures, tax forms and capital construction projects for the New York Chapter. Anthony joined the NYPD in 1999, where he worked as a housing cop in Queens. He retired as a 1st Grade detective serving 26 years on the job and his last assignment was the Detective Bureau’s Auto Crime Division.

Frank P.

Frank is new to the Board but is not new to the organization. We welcome his input, and we appreciate him stepping up to help grow Smoking Shields. He will be an asset to the organization.

Chris S.Interim President

Chris S.
Interim President