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 Mt. Vernon, NY - On Friday, May 23, 2008, Captain Barbara Duncan was promoted to the position of Chief of the Mount Vernon Police Department during a special ceremony on the steps of City Hall.
Captain Duncan first became a police officer in Mount Vernon in January, 1989. She rose through the ranks being promoted to Sergeant in 1994, Lieutenant in 2003, and Captain in 2006. During her time on the force, she enjoyed assignments as a Patrol Supervisor, Personnel Officer, Commanding Officer of the Training Unit, Executive Officer of the Support Services Division, and Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Division.
“This is a historic day for the Mount Vernon Police Department and the city as a whole,” said Mayor Young. “This was the most difficult decision that I have had to make thus far as Mayor. Each of the candidates for Chief of Police were qualified and dedicated to serving the Mount Vernon community. I believe that Chief Duncan’s professionalism, knowledge and experience will make us all very proud to live in Mount Vernon.”
Of the ten largest cities in the State of New York, Duncan will be the only woman to serve in the capacity of Chief of Police for an entire city.
Commissioner David E. Chong said, “Captain Duncan is a dedicated focused individual, I support the Mayor’s decision on her selection as Chief of Police. The Department continues moving forward in its efforts to provide the community with the best service possible, and Chief Duncan is the perfect fit to ensure this is done.”
Chief Duncan graduated from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry and Pace University Law School. In 2002, she attended and graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy’s 210th Session with an additional “Leadership Challenge” endorsement. She is a certified scuba diver and New York State Police Instructor. She also holds a private pilot license.
“It was my dream to become Chief of Police for the City of Mount Vernon. I look forward to working with Mayor Young, Commissioner Chong, the Police Benevolent Association, the community, as well as my fellow officers to protect and strengthen our communities,” stated Chief Duncan.
Chief Duncan resides in Yonkers with husband retired Mount Vernon Captain Richard Duncan and six children. For more information about the City of Mount Vernon log on to www.cmvny.com.
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