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Training Bureau \| Commanding Officer of Training Bureau, Assistant Chief

Thomas P. Sweeney

Biography
Assistant Chief Thomas P. Sweeney joined the New York City Police Department in August 1973, and began his career on patrol in the 32^nd Precinct. He was promoted to Sergeant in June 1982; Lieutenant in July 1983; Captain in March 1986; Deputy Inspector in April 1994; Inspector in August 1996; and Deputy Chief in March 1999. He has served in the 5^th, 7^th, 30^th, 45^th and 71^st Precincts, Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Training, Office of the Chief of Personnel, the Fleet Services and Narcotics Divisions, Patrol Services Bureau and Patrol Borough Brooklyn South.

Currently the Commanding Officer of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Training, Assistant Chief Thomas P. Sweeney also commanded the 30^th and 45^th Precincts, as well as Narcotics Borough Queens and the Fleet Services Division. He has served as the Executive Officer of the Office of the Chief of Personnel and the 71^st Precinct.

Assistant Chief Sweeney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Manhattan College. He is also a graduate of the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. In 1990-91, he performed active duty overseas during the Gulf War and has served in the United States Army Reserve since 1972. He retired at the rank of Colonel.

Assistant Chief Sweeney has been married to his wife, Christine, for 35 years and has two children: Lauren, a NYC teacher and Terrence, an NYPD Lieutenant. His family includes his daughter-in-law, Deirdre, and grandchildren: Marie Bella, Thomas Patrick and Maggie Rose.