Captain Simonetti a has long history with policing in the borough of Brooklyn, starting with his uncle, Tosano “Tony” Simonetti who was the Brooklyn South Commanding Officer, the position which is now held by Chief Jospeh Fox, and quickly worked his way up the ranks all the way to the ‘number 2’ position in the NYPD, the First Deputy Police Commissioner, which he retired from in 1997 to take a lucrative security position with billionaire Ronald Perelman.
Like his uncle, Captain Simonetti shares the same tough attitude and strong approach to the job.
Captain Peter Simonetti – New CO of the 71st Pct.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — Following yesterday’s report of the departure of Deputy Inspector Frank Vega, CrownHeights.info has just learned that the incoming Commanding Officer is Captain Peter Simonetti of the 72nd Precinct, which oversees the Sun Set Park area of Brooklyn.
Captain Simonetti a has long history with policing in the borough of Brooklyn, starting with his uncle, Tosano “Tony” Simonetti who was the Brooklyn South Commanding Officer, the position which is now held by Chief Jospeh Fox, and quickly worked his way up the ranks all the way to the ‘number 2’ position in the NYPD, the First Deputy Police Commissioner, which he retired from in 1997 to take a lucrative security position with billionaire Ronald Perelman.
Like his uncle, Captain Simonetti shares the same tough attitude and strong approach to the job.
CR
Baruch Hashem. This is HUGE news for all Crown Heighters!!
Unknown
DI Vega also came from the 72 PCT before coming the 71 PCT
CA-Qmom2359
THE NYPD COULDN’T HAVE PICKED A BETTER GUY FOR THE JOB. THE 71 PCT WILL BE BLESSED. Pete is a great guy on the job and off the job. He is a family man,hard working and loved by all. Good Luck on your next assignment. Love you.
Lou
This guy is a born leader! Let’s give him a fair chance to make a change. I know eventually he will do it.