Charles Ribando

Charles Ribando was appointed by Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano to the position of Deputy County Executive for Public Safety in December 2014. As Deputy County Executive for Public Safety, Mr. Ribando responsibilities include oversight of the Police Department, Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, Taxi and Limousine Commission and offices of Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Medical Examiner and Probation. Prior to being appointed Deputy County Executive for Public Safety, Mr. Ribando served as Executive Chief of Investigative Division for the Nassau County District Attorney where he was responsible for managing 124 employees. Mr. Ribando gained extensive experience in New York City Police Department (NYPD) where he served for 20 years, including 3 years on the FBI-NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force supervising Federal agents and Detectives charged with investigating cases of terrorism, providing protection for heads of state and dignitaries, and diffusing tense hostage situations. Prior, Mr. Ribando served as Detective Sergeant in East New York’s 75th Precinct, Sergeant-Supervisor in the Internal Affairs Bureau, Sergeant in the Street Crimes Unit and as Sergeant Investigator in the Surface Crimes Unit. Mr. Ribando was granted Top Secret and other sensitive clearances to work with intelligence agencies worldwide to locate, disrupt and apprehend terrorist networks or cells. Charles Ribando is the recipient of 2 Commendations, 2 Honorable Mentions, 24 Excellence in Police Duty Awards and 9 Meritorious Police Duty Awards.