Welcome to the Lt. Detective Joseph Petrosino Association in America

The Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in America, Inc. honors the

life of the late Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino, a dedicated public servant who

made the ultimate sacrifice working to make our world a better place.

He gave his life but left behind a legacy and footprint for others to

follow.

Lt. Det. Joseph (Giuseppe) Petrosino was a NYC Police Officer who

served in the early 1900’s. He created the Bomb Squad, the Canine

Squad and the Undercover Squad, all of which are still being used in

today’s police work.

The Mission and Purpose of the Lt. Det. Joseph Petrosino Association in

America, Inc. includes recognizing and honoring those individuals who

make a difference in Law Enforcement, Public Service, Government,

Education and Business with their commitment to the betterment of our

communities. Our mission also includes working with the NYPD and

other organizations who share our vision and mission to recognize the

legacy of Petrosino. We are proud of our affiliation with the NYPD, the

International Association Joe Petrosino in Padula (Sa) and Association

Joe Petrosino Sicilia – Palermo. Through our combined efforts, we hope

to inspire young Italians and Italian Americans here and around the

world to embrace their language, culture and heritage.