Board of Trustees Appoint Lieutenant Sandra DiRuzza Provisional Police Chief

The Village of Mamaroneck’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant Sandra DiRuzza as the Village’s Provisional Police Chief. The appointment was voted upon at the Board’s recent October 22nd special meeting. Lieutenant DiRuzza succeeds current Village of Mamaroneck Police Chief Christopher Leahy, who is retiring after an illustrious 30-year-career in law enforcement.

Lieutenant DiRuzza began working in the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department in 2004 and quickly rose through its ranks. In 2008, she was promoted to Detective and started the Department’s Domestic Violence Unit. After being promoted to Sergeant and then Lieutenant, she quickly gained the trust, respect and admiration of her colleagues in law enforcement.

Speaking on behalf of the Village’s Board of Trustees, Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy said, “We wish to thank Chief Leahy for the amazing job he has done leading our Police Department. We have every confidence that the Village’s Police Department will continue to be well-led under the stewardship of Lieutenant DiRuzza.”

The Village of Mamaroneck thanks Chief Leahy for his long and faithful service. His hard work, professionalism and care for residents is reflected by everyone in the Village’s Police Department. He has been an exemplary leader. Chief Leahy will be formally acknowledged with a proclamation at the Village’s Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, November 23rd, which will take place online. Residents are invited to participate via ZOOM (or view the meeting on LMC Media) to show their appreciation and thanks for Chief Leahy.

Lieutenant DiRuzza will be sworn-in by Mayor Murphy as the Village’s new Provisional Police Chief at the Village’s Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, December 7th. Residents are also invited to participate via ZOOM (or view the meeting on LMC Media).

Chief Leahy’s retirement takes effect on November 30th and Lieutenant DiRuzza’s appointment begins after midnight on December 1st. In the interim, both will be working to make the transition of leadership seamless.

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