The Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society hosted their annual Lunar New Year Celebration on March 5th, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. The popular annual event had attendees representing leadership from all levels of law enforcement agencies, government, and judicial branches; along with nonprofit organizations and community partners.
Among those being recognized was attorney Gregory Caggiano, Esq., founding partner of Miller & Caggiano, LLP, which maintains offices in Bohemia and Garden City. Other honorees included New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez; Suffolk County Legislator James Mazzarella; President of the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association James M. Gruenfelder; and the late Dr. Ahmed Elkoulily.
The organization’s President and SCPD Detective, Edwin Hugh shared with the packed venue that “The Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society mission is community centric, from offering scholarships, promoting career opportunities within law enforcement, first responder and military career paths; advocating for the concerns of Asian American Pacific Islanders through open meetings with public officials and law enforcement leadership; all while continually adapting to ensure our mission of positive influence throughout Suffolk County.”
Asian Jade Society Vice President and SCPD Police Officer, Thomas Joy concluded by stating, “thank you to everyone here for your steadfast support and partnership over this past decade and we look forward to growing Asian Jade Society’s outreach in the coming year.”
Suffolk County Police Asian Jade Society is a fraternal organization of the Suffolk County Police Department that was established in 2014 to foster community engagement, promote cultural awareness and support law enforcement initiatives within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Suffolk County.
