| State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association, Inc. Est. 1975 |
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New York's Juvenile Officer and School Resource Officers Association |
PRESIDENT
| President Charles Kouvel Port Washington Police District "Together, we can create safer communities and brighter futures for New York’s youth." Detective Charles Kouvel began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in 2011, serving in the 67th Precinct. In 2013, he joined the Port Washington Police District in Nassau County, where he has continued to distinguish himself through his dedication and investigative expertise. Promoted to the Detective Division in 2018, Detective Kouvel has handled a wide range of complex investigations with professionalism and integrity. In 2019, he earned his Juvenile Officer certification from the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association (SNYPJOA) and has since served as the department’s lead investigator for juvenile cases, demonstrating a strong commitment to the welfare and safety of youth in his community. |
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Presidents Message:
“The State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association's mission is to provide high-quality training and certification to law enforcement professionals, including school resource officers and community resource officers, to effectively address the needs of New York's youth and ensure safer communities for all. I believe that protecting children is a shared responsibility, one that requires collaboration between families, schools, law enforcement, and the community at large. Our role extends far beyond making arrests; it is about building trust, cultivating relationships, and serving as positive role models for students. By strengthening law enforcement’s approach to youth in conflict situations, we not only reduce risks but also create lasting partnerships between officers and young people. Partnerships that are essential to ensuring safety, trust, and opportunity across our state.”
Presidents Corner:
“Hello SNYPOA members and community. My name is Charlie Kouvel and I am the newly elected President of the SNYPJOA. I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who attended our 2026 Annual Training Conference. It was great to see so many new faces along with the familiar ones. I had the privilege of speaking with many of you and hopefully I was successful in welcoming you to our Association.
I’ve said it before, but I truly believe the relationships we build and contacts we make are the most important part of our conference, our profession, and just life in general. I would love to hear from all of you.
Whether it’s feedback on the conference, questions, suggestions, concerns, or ideas…. Please feel free to reach out anytime by email, phone, or pm here.
I’d also like to thank our guest speakers and our sponsors for making this such a memorable event.
Lastly, I must thank those members of our board who worked hard leading up to and during the conference to make it the best experience possible for everyone. Additionally, the hotel & conference center staff went above and beyond to accommodate us in every aspect possible, along with the good people of Yates County & Penn Yan, who welcomed us warmly to there area and for that we are extremely grateful.
Again, thank you to everyone and here’s to a great year ahead!"