Draft:Keith Louis Taylor Sr.

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Keith Louis Taylor, Sr.

Keith Louis Taylor, Sr. is an American law enforcement professional, educator, and community leader, known for his extensive service in public safety, criminal justice education, and community activism. He currently serves as Deputy Undersheriff for Suffolk County, New York, overseeing major divisions within the Sheriff’s Office, including intelligence operations and anti-trafficking initiatives.

Early Life and Education

Taylor was born in Queens, New York, in 1964, and raised in upstate New York. He attended Howard University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. He later pursued graduate studies, receiving a Master of Arts (M.A.) from the Naval Postgraduate School and an M.A. from the City College of New York. In addition, he earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Columbia University's Teachers College.

Career in Law Enforcement

Taylor began his law enforcement career after briefly working as a foster care caseworker in Harlem. He joined the New York City Police Department (NYPD), where his early achievements included stopping a bank robbery just two weeks after graduating from the NYPD Academy. Throughout his career, he held various roles:

• Patrol Officer (1991–1994): He worked on community policing initiatives in the Patrol Services Bureau.
• Undercover Detective Investigator (1994–1997): In the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Taylor conducted over 200 successful narcotics investigations.
• Internal Affairs Bureau (1998–2001): As a Detective Supervisor, he led investigations into corruption within the NYPD and developed online integrity testing protocols.
• 9/11 Response and Missing Persons Unit (2001–2002): Taylor was part of the team managing recovery operations after the September 11 attacks.
• Emergency Service Unit (2005–2015): He led high-risk operations, including responses to terrorist incidents and dignitary protection, and served as a WMD/HazMat Team Supervisor.
• Assistant Commissioner, NYC Department of Correction (2015–2017): Taylor oversaw the Correction Intelligence Bureau, focusing on the prevention and investigation of gang-related activities and improving interagency cooperation for criminal prosecutions.

In May 2024, Taylor was appointed Deputy Undersheriff in Suffolk County, New York. His responsibilities include managing the Correction Intelligence Center, overseeing the Office of Management and Planning, and coordinating with the District Attorney's Office on high-profile investigations, such as the Gilgo Beach Homicide case.

Academic and Teaching Career

Taylor has been an Assistant Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York since 2018, teaching courses in criminal justice, corrections, and policing. His classes include:

• Police and Urban Communities (AFR 215)
• American Criminal Justice System (LPS PSC 101)
• Comparative Correction Systems (LPS COR 303)

Taylor's teaching style and expertise have garnered positive reviews from students, and he is widely regarded as a valuable educator within the John Jay community.

Community Involvement

A long-time resident of Harlem, Taylor has been deeply involved in local preservation efforts and community activism. He has served as president of his block association for over 20 years and worked on the designation of the Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District. Taylor is also active on numerous committees within Harlem’s Community Board 10, contributing to urban preservation and civic engagement.

In 2021, Taylor ran for the District 9 City Council seat in Harlem, making it to the ninth round of the Democratic primary. His campaign focused on community safety, historical preservation, and law enforcement reform.

Service

Taylor also served as a Second Lieutenant in the New York State Guard from 2018 to 2022, where he was awarded the Pandemic Response Service Ribbon for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conference Presentations and Certifications

Taylor has presented at various national and international conferences, including:

• Challenges Presented by Small Arms and Light Weapons at the United States Mission to the United Nations (2023)
• Unified Command: Response to Biological Detection System Alerts at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Conference (2008)

He holds numerous certifications, including:

• Certified Emergency Manager (International Association of Emergency Managers)
• Certified Protection Professional (American Society of Industrial Security)
• Radiological Worker I (National Security Technologies LLC)

Personal Life

Keith Taylor is married to Danielle Taylor, a pediatrician affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. She completed her medical education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her residency at Schneider Children's Hospital. Together, they have two children—a daughter born in 2005 and a son born in 2008. Despite his demanding professional career, Taylor is deeply committed to his family and often emphasizes that they are his greatest source of pride and fulfillment.

Recognitions

Taylor has received several awards and honors throughout his career, including:

• Celebrating Barbadians in the United States of America (Barbados Consulate-General, 2017)
• New York Carib News (President Faye Rodney, 2016)
• NYPD Honor Legion (1992)
• FBI Director's Award (2007)