Chief Joseph J. Esposito entered the New York City Police Department as a Police Trainee in August 1968.  He was appointed to Police Officer in April 1971 and began his career on patrol in the 77th Precinct.  He was promoted to Detective in May 1983; Sergeant in September 1983; Lieutenant in February 1986; Captain in June 1989; Deputy Inspector in August 1993; Inspector in October 1994; Deputy Chief in September 1996; Assistant Chief in December 1997 and Chief of Department in August 2000.  Chief Esposito's vast experience includes serving in the 10th Precinct, 34th Precinct, 66th Precinct, 77th Precinct, 83rd Precinct and the 109th Precinct, as well as the Narcotics Division and Detective Bureau. 

Chief Esposito served as Commanding Officer of the Strategic and Tactical Command (S.A.T. COM), where he was in charge of all Patrol, Housing, Narcotics and Detective Operations in the Brooklyn North area.  He has also served as the Commanding Officer of the 34th Precinct, 66th Precinct and the 83rd Precinct.

As the highest-ranking uniformed member, the Chief of Department is responsible for directing and controlling the daily operations of the seven major enforcement bureaus within the New York City Police Department.  In addition, Chief Esposito coordinates the crime control strategy meetings in which senior commanders share tactical information and recommend plans of action to achieve crime reduction goals. 

During Chief Esposito's tenure with the Department, he has earned some of the Department's highest medals and commendations, which include the Combat Cross, Medal of Valor and the Medal for Exceptional Merit.  Chief Esposito holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York.