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The longest-tenured member in the history of one of Westchester’s largest police departments announced he will be stepping aside after nearly five decades on the force.
New Rochelle Police Commissioner Joseph Schaller, who has been with the department since 1974, announced that he will be retiring over the summer, to be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola, who joined the department in 1986.
Schaller’s retirement is effective as of Wednesday, June 30, with Gazzola officially taking over the following day on Thursday, July 1.
Schaller was first appointed to New Rochelle in August 1974, following by promotions to Sergeant (1979), Lieutenant (1982), Captain (1988), Deputy Police Commissioner (2015), and Commissioner (2018).
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NEW ROCHELLE - Police Commissioner Joseph F. Schaller will retire, effective June 30, and will be succeeded by Robert Gazzola, currently the deputy commissioner, on July 1.
City Manager Charles B. Strome announced Schaller s retirement and Gazzola s appointment to the top job on Tuesday afternoon.
Strome said the city was fortunate to have had such a dedicated professional as Joe Schaller in our police department for so many years. His experience has been valuable during good and also some very difficult times, Strome said. I am pleased that Rob Gazzola will follow as commissioner, bringing his expertise to the position and insuring a seamless transition for the department.
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The longest-tenured member in the history of one of Westchester’s largest police departments announced he will be stepping aside after nearly five decades on the force.
New Rochelle Police Commissioner Joseph Schaller, who has been with the department since 1974, announced that he will be retiring over the summer, to be replaced by Deputy Commissioner Robert Gazzola, who joined the department in 1986.
Schaller’s retirement is effective as of Wednesday, June 30, with Gazzola officially taking over the following day on Thursday, July 1.
Schaller was first appointed to New Rochelle in August 1974, following by promotions to Sergeant (1979), Lieutenant (1982), Captain (1988), Deputy Police Commissioner (2015), and Commissioner (2018).