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Members of Suffolk County Courts Give Lecture to Police Academy Cadets on Justice System

By George Mcgregor
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Hon. John Iliou delivers a legal lecture to members of the 194th Recruit Class at the Suffolk County Police Academy, providing insight into courtroom processes and the structure of Suffolk County’s justice system.
Hon. John Iliou delivers a legal lecture to members of the 194th Recruit Class at the Suffolk County Police Academy, providing insight into courtroom processes and the structure of Suffolk County’s justice system. Photo credit: Ed Gialella, NY Unified Court System.

BRENTWOOD, NY – Members of the court recently visited the Suffolk County Police Academy on
March 19th to give a legal lecture to cadets of its 194th Recruit Class, offering valuable insight into
court procedures and the many specialized court parts that are available in Suffolk County. Acting
Supreme Court Justice Hon. John Iliou and Edward Gialella, Program Director for Suffolk County
Problem-Solving Courts, together presented a comprehensive overview of the post-arrest justice system,
helping to strengthen their understanding of how law enforcement and the courts work together.

Edward Gialella, Program Director for Suffolk County Problem-Solving Courts, speaks with police cadets about specialized courts, including Drug Court and Integrated Domestic Violence Court, and their impact on reducing recidivism.
Edward Gialella, Program Director for Suffolk County Problem-Solving Courts, speaks with police cadets about specialized courts, including Drug Court and Integrated Domestic Violence Court, and their impact on reducing recidivism. Photo credit: Ed Gialella, NY Unified Court System.

Judge Iliou and Mr. Gialella discussed with the cadets Suffolk County’s diverse array of problemsolving
courts, with particular emphasis on Suffolk’s Drug Court and the Integrated Domestic Violence
Court, over which Judge Iliou presides. Their discussion underscored how these specialized courts
support law enforcement objectives by reducing recidivism, decreasing community violence, and
ensuring that orders of protection are clear, meaningful, and enforceable.

Edward Gialella reviews Suffolk County’s problem-solving court programs with cadets as Acting Supreme Court Justice Hon. John Iliou observes during a joint presentation at the Police Academy.
Edward Gialella reviews Suffolk County’s problem-solving court programs with cadets as Acting Supreme Court Justice Hon. John Iliou observes during a joint presentation at the Police Academy. Photo credit: Ed Gialella, NY Unified Court System.

This marks the third consecutive year that Judge Iliou and Mr. Gialella have presented to Police
Academy cadets, reflecting an ongoing commitment to collaboration and education between the courts
and law enforcement.

“It is critically important that those entering law enforcement understand not only the arrest process, but what follows in the courtroom,” said Judge Iliou after the lecture. “Our goal is to provide these future officers with a clearer picture of how the justice system functions as a whole, and how problem-solving courts can serve as effective tools in promoting long-term public safety.”

Hon. John Iliou engages with cadets during a discussion on courtroom procedures, emphasizing the importance of understanding the full justice process beyond arrest.
Hon. John Iliou engages with cadets during a discussion on courtroom procedures, emphasizing the importance of understanding the full justice process beyond arrest. Photo credit: Ed Gialella, NY Unified Court System.

The program was well received by the cadets and their drill instructors, and it remains an important
component of their training as they prepare to serve and protect the residents of Suffolk County.

Hon. John Iliou presents an overview of Suffolk County’s problem-solving courts, highlighting their role in enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement efforts.
Hon. John Iliou presents an overview of Suffolk County’s problem-solving courts, highlighting their role in enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement efforts. Photo credit: Ed Gialella, NY Unified Court System.
George Mcgregor

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