Police

Riverhead PBA honors its 2014 ‘Cop of the Year’

By Katharine Schroeder

Officer John Morris presents the Cop of the Year award to Officer Daniel Hogan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

The Riverhead Police Benevolent Association held its installation dinner at the Suffolk Theatre in Riverhead Saturday night. 

Officer Daniel Hogan was honored with the Cop of the Year award and was heralded for his bravery and commitment to duty. In June 2014, he was called to an apartment complex for an incident and while there discovered handguns and narcotics.

Assigned to downtown Riverhead, Officer Hogan has made numerous arrests for drug possession and quality of life offenses.  He was heralded as being an active and proactive officer in the Riverhead police force.

Retiring police officers Emil Breitenbach, Tim Hubbard, and Chris Parkin were also honored for their service to the department.

Officer Dennis Cavanaugh emcees the event. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer Dennis Cavanaugh emcees the event. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer Cavanaugh with the inductees. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer Cavanaugh with the inductees. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Former chief of police Joseph Grattan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Former chief of police Joseph Grattan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The swearing in. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The swearing in. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer John Morris presents the Cop of the Year award to Officer Daniel Hogan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer John Morris presents the Cop of the Year award to Officer Daniel Hogan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Dickson Palmer presents the PBA Member of the Year award to Officer Christopher Parkin. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Dickson Palmer presents the PBA Member of the Year award to Officer Christopher Parkin. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Christopher Parkin with his award. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Christopher Parkin with his award. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Cop of the Year Daniel Hogan addresses the audience. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Cop of the Year Daniel Hogan addresses the audience. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Retiree Officer Tim Hubbard (center). (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Retiree Officer Tim Hubbard (center). (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer Cavanaugh with retirees Officer Hubbard, Officer Breitenbach, and Officer Parkin. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Officer Cavanaugh with retirees Officer Hubbard, Officer Breitenbach, and Officer Parkin. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter addresses the retirees. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter addresses the retirees. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Town Supervisor Sean Walter presents a special proclamation to Officer Daniel Hogan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Town Supervisor Sean Walter presents a special proclamation to Officer Daniel Hogan. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

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