During an NYPD promotion ceremony, Officers Christopher Abreu and Richard Yarusso were elevated to detectives after they were shot during a dangerous scooter pursuit in June. The two officers had engaged in a chase of a suspect who had been involved in robbery and was armed. Both officers expressed pride in their roles, noting the importance of their partnership in facing violent crime. The ceremony included promotions for 125 officers, underscoring the department's ongoing efforts to bolster its ranks in the face of challenges.
"Stuff like that, it definitely strengthens the team's relationship, and I'm very proud of everything that we've done before and after that event," Abreu said. "In that moment, he was there for me."
"I'm ecstatic," Yarusso told The Post of his new police rank. "It's very exciting. I'm honored. I've always wanted to be a detective."
"I take great pride in getting really bad people off the streets," he said.
"I know that many have come before me, and it's an honor to continue in rank and to continue doing the work," said Tagnosky.
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