Suffolk County Legislature approves contract with Detective's Association

The Suffolk County Legislature approved a contract with the Suffolk County Detective's Association at a special meeting on April 15, 2026. Presiding Officer Piccirillo opened the item and the Legislature moved to a roll call vote after members heard remarks from the association president and caucus leaders.

George Michaels, identified in the session as President of the Suffolk County Detective's Association, described the pact as mutually beneficial and credited negotiators for concessions on timing and finances. "I think this is a great contract for both the County and for the members of my organization," Michaels said during his remarks.

Legislators moved and seconded the motion to approve the contract (motion by Legislator Caracappa; second by Deputy Presiding Officer Mazzarella). Clerk Guy Calla conducted a roll call vote: sixteen legislators voted yes; Legislators Lennon and Welker were recorded as excused. Presiding Officer Piccirillo declared the motion approved.

The session record shows legislators commended both union leadership and county negotiators for reaching terms; the meeting did not include text of the full contract in the transcript and specific dollar amounts or effective dates were not specified on the record. The Legislature recorded the formal approval and proceeded to other business.