Local 237 President Gregory Floyd appointed Derek Jackson as the union's Director of the Law Enforcement Division in March. The Division serves all of Local 237's certified Peace Officer titles.

"Derek Jackson brings significant energy, experience and enthusiasm to our Law Enforcement Division," said President Floyd.

President Floyd didn't have to look far for a qualified director. Members may know Derek Jackson from the union's Education Department. Jackson has taught classes at Local 237 for 11 years, primarily preparing peace officers for promotional exams. He has impeccable educational credentials. He was the Dean of Student Services at ASA College and was a former Dean of Students at both Uniondale High School and Queens High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety. He earned a M.S. in Educational Administration at the College of Saint Rose, a M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University and a BA from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Many 237 members, however, may not be familiar with Jackson's previous law enforcement career. Derek is a retired police officer who served 20 years in the NYC Police Department and the NYC Transit Police. He was assigned to the elite Intelligence Division and was a law instructor at the police academy.

Jackson said, "I am honored to serve in the capacity of Director of the Law Enforcement Division. I began working at the union because I strongly support Local 237's overall mission to improve the lives of members. In my new role, I believe I can make an even greater contribution. Having had a career as a police officer, I truly understand the issues confronting our Special Officers. I welcome all the input and feedback I've received from members. Under the leadership of President Floyd, with his first hand experience as an HHC police captain, we are fighting for the issues most important to peace officers, including respect, proper equipment, sick and disability leave, pensions and fair pay."