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NYPD Academy to Honor Detective Steven McDonald in 2026

2/8/2026

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New York Police Department Police Academy will be renamed for Detective Steven McDonald, who was shot and paralyzed in 1986 and died in 2017.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the renaming, stating McDonald embodied the department's values.
His widow, Patti Ann, expressed gratitude for the honor and noted the renaming is set July 16, 2026.
New York Police Department Captain Conor McDonald, McDonald’s son, hopes the name inspires future recruits.

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New York Police Department Police Academy will be renamed for Detective Steven McDonald, who was shot and paralyzed in 1986 and died in 2017.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the renaming, stating McDonald embodied the department's values.
His widow, Patti Ann, expressed gratitude for the honor and noted the renaming is set July 16, 2026.
New York Police Department Captain Conor McDonald, McDonald’s son, hopes the name inspires future recruits.