Patrick Lynch

Police officer and trade union leader

American Bayside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolice officer and trade union leader
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth1964
BirthplaceBayside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

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SummaryPatrick J. Lynch is a New York City Police Department officer and the former president of the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, a role he held for six consecutive terms. He was born in Bayside, Queens, to an Irish Catholic family. He retired as union president at the end of June 2023.

Personal Life

SpouseKathleen Casey

Family

SpouseKathleen Casey
Children
  • Patrick
  • Kevin
OtherBoth sons are New York City police officers

Career

Police service start04/01/1984
OrganisationNew York City Police Department
Union roleFormer president of the Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York, six consecutive terms
Notable activities
  • Criticised the apology by Michael Bloomberg for the stop-and-frisk policy in November 2019
  • Subject of one Civilian Complaint Review Board complaint in July 1987, later declared unsubstantiated
Retired as union presidentEnd of June 2023

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Other name: Pat
2. He has a documented history of conflict with New York City Hall
3. He was the longest-serving president in the history of the Police Benevolent Association
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