Deputy Chief Paul Ciorra started his police career with the Rockland County NY Sheriff’s Department in 1986. He joined the New York City Police Department in July 1987, and began his career on patrol in the 47 Precinct in the Bronx. He was promoted Sergeant in 1994; Lieutenant in 1998; Captain in 2002, Deputy Inspector in 2008, Inspector in 2012, and Deputy Chief in 2014. He has served in the 42, 44 and 47 Precincts, the Street Crime Unit, Manhattan North Narcotics, Bronx Narcotics, the Highway District, and the Intelligence Bureau.
Currently the Commanding Officer of Intelligence Operations and Analysis, Deputy Chief Ciorra has also previously commanded the NYPD Highway Patrol and the Bronx Intelligence Team. He has served as Executive Officer of the 47 Precinct and as Intelligence Collection Coordinator.
Deputy Chief Ciorra earned a Master’s of Public Administration degree from Marist College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice from Mercy College. He is also a 2007 graduate of the Police Management Institute class XIX at Columbia University Business School, and a 2001 graduate of the FBI National Academy class #206 at Quantico, Virginia.
A 31 plus-year combat veteran of the United States Army/ Army National Guard, Deputy Chief Ciorra recently retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served two years of active duty in the Sunni Triangle in Iraq. His last assignment before retirement was the Antiterrorism/Force Protection Branch Chief at NY State Joint Forces Headquarters. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Paratrooper Badge.
Deputy Chief Ciorra has been married to his wife, Justine, for nine years and they have five year old twins: Paul Anthony and Hannah Marie.