Police Commissioner William J. Bratton announced today Deputy Chief James P. O’Neill to be promoted to Chief of Patrol

“Chief O’Neill’s more than 30 years of experience within the Department will bring an exceptional level of expertise to the largest Bureau within the NYPD. He has proven himself as a respected leader throughout the Department who is dedicated to the men and women who serve under him, as well as the residents of New York City. A true public servant, Chief O’Neill will further the mission of the NYPD and its leadership team,” said Police
Commissioner Bratton.

Chief O’Neill will succeed Chief of Patrol James P. Hall who is retiring on May 30 to pursue a career in the private sector. He served as Chief of Patrol since March 2010, and is a 33-year veteran of the Department. Chief O’Neill will be promoted on June 2 at a Department promotion ceremony held at One Police Plaza.

Chief of Patrol James P. O’Neill was appointed to the New York City Transit Police Department in January 1983, and began his career on patrol in Transit District 1. He was promoted to Sergeant in September 1987; Sergeant Special Assignment in April 1991; Lieutenant in August 1992; Lieutenant Special Assignment in August 1995; Captain in November 1997; Deputy Inspector in December 2001; Inspector in August 2003; and Deputy Chief in October 2005. He has served in Transit Districts 1, 3 and 11; the 25, 44, 52 and Central Park Precincts; the Firearms Training Section; the Police Academy; Warrant
Section; SATCOM Detective-Narcotic Operations; the Vice Enforcement Division; the Narcotics Division; the Fugitive Enforcement Division; and the Office of the Police Commissioner.

Currently the Commanding Officer of the Office of the Police Commissioner, Chief O’Neill has also commanded the 25, 44 and Central Park Precincts, the Vice Enforcement Division, the Narcotics Division, as well as the Fugitive Enforcement Division. He has also served as Executive Officer of the 52 Precinct and SATCOM Detective Narcotic Operations.

Chief O’Neill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and a Master of Public Administration degree from John Jay College.

(YWN Desk – NYC)