Derek Skuzenski

Derek Skuzenski, PhD, currently serves as the Commissioner of Public Safety for the Town of North Hempstead, New York, overseeing multiple divisions within the Department of Public Safety since May 2024. As President of Mulberry Property Management since November 2020, Derek manages real estate assets and tenant relationships. Derek has a longstanding commitment to emergency services as Vice President and former Captain with the Roslyn Highlands Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company, providing emergency response to a community of approximately 40,000 residents. Derek's previous experience includes serving as Undersheriff for the New York City Sheriff's Office, where responsibilities encompassed high-level operational management and policy oversight. Additionally, Derek has contributed to education as an Adjunct Professor in criminal justice and held leadership roles in the NYC Deputy Sheriffs’ Benevolent Association. Derek's academic qualifications include a PhD in Public Policy & Administration with a focus on Emergency Management and ongoing legal studies at Touro University.