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July 10, 2006
NYPD Jew
Yup. The NYPD has recruited its first Hasidic cop.
Joel Witriol - New York's Finest
Witriol has a degree from United Talmudical Seminary in Monroe, where he studied "religious stuff, mostly."
He's also held part-time jobs doing everything from driving a delivery truck to working for a furniture company.
But the Brooklyn native wanted something more - and believes he found it five years ago when, while volunteering for an ambulance company, he heard about the police auxiliary. "I decided to go and check it out," Witriol said. "I went for training and passed."
Growing up in Williamsburg, Witriol admitted that he had the same cops-and-robbers ideas about policing as many youngsters. "I thought it was only about arresting people," he said.
Most excellent!
Posted by LindaSoG at July 10, 2006 09:51 AM
Comments
Dear Linda,
My name is Scott Witriol and I believe I may be the cousin of Joel. I was wondering if anyone could provide contact info for him.
- Scott
Posted by: Scott Witriol at July 16, 2006 12:35 AM