PHOTO: Joel Witriol Becomes First Chasidic NYPD Sergeant In History – The Yeshiva World

PHOTO: Joel Witriol Becomes First Chasidic NYPD Sergeant In History

9:15 pm 6 Comments

w

To recognize the outstanding efforts of members of the New York City Police Department, Police Commissioner William J. Bratton presided over a promotion ceremony of uniformed officers and civilians at One Police Plaza on Friday

�We need the best and brightest to keep New York City safe. Those being promoted today represent that,� Police Commissioner Bratton said during the ceremony.

Among those promoted included Sergeant Joel Witriol. He becomes the first Chasidic Jewish sergeant in NYPD history. Prior to becoming a police officer, he volunteered with the NYPD as an auxiliary officer. He is pictured with Police Commissioner Bratton and his proud family.

(Chaim Shapiro – YWN)

Join an official YWN WhatsApp group Join the official YWN WhatsApp status

6 Responses

  1. Yankie Doodle says: September 6, 2014 9:29 pm 9:29 pm at 9:29 pm

    Congrats to Sgt. Witriol.

  2. Yaapchik says: September 6, 2014 10:54 pm 10:54 pm at 10:54 pm

    Nice story!
    Which kehilla is he from?
    Which precinct will he serve at?
    Just curious!

  3. garlic says: September 7, 2014 1:51 am 1:51 am at 1:51 am

    First Chasidic NYPD Sergeant? is there a Litvish sergeant that he is the first CHASIDIC?

  4. Common sense person says: September 7, 2014 11:01 am 11:01 am at 11:01 am

    My cousins friend I think is a sergeant. Or a lieutenant. He’s litvish. Mazel Tov to Sergeant Witriol…

  5. YeshivaRodefKesef says: September 7, 2014 11:27 am 11:27 am at 11:27 am

    Garlic #3 – there actually are at least two “litvish” that I know of.
    #2, if you are that curious, google it or check the local news; you will find your answers

  6. hockintherock says: September 7, 2014 11:29 am 11:29 am at 11:29 am

    @garlic:
    Yitzy Joblin is a Litvish looking Sgt. with the NYPD

Leave a Reply