Longest-serving Nassau cop retires after 48 years
Quick ReadOfficer Paul Imbornone's police career began at age 21 in 1962 and ended 48 years later.
Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | Paul Imbornone, 70, said after three or four years as a police officer, he thought, "How nice it would be to retire after 20 years." Imbornone is retiring after 48 years with the Nassau County Police Department. (Sept. 22, 2010)
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Thursday morning, for the last time, Officer Paul Imbornone pulled his Nissan Altima into Spot 56 in the sprawling parking lot behind the Nassau County Police Department's headquarters in Mineola.
"Reserved. Most Senior N.C.P.D. Member," says the sign marking the spot, an honor bestowed on Imbornone for being on the job the longest. He retired Thursday at age 70 after more than 48 years on...
