Joseph Courtesis

Inspector Joseph Courtesis (New York, NY) Retired, after approximately 27 years of service, from the NYPD. Former Commander Officer of the 105th and 106th Precincts, the Central Investigations Division, and the NYPD’s Real Time Crime Center. Provided advanced technological assistance in hundreds of high-profile investigations. Recognized as a subject matter expert with investigative technology and facial recognition policy. 

Active Crime Prevention Committee member, with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). 

Active member of Security and Integrity Group committee member, with the Biometric Institute.

Active member of the Facial Identification Scientific Work Group (FISWG)

Graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University

Holds certificates in Project Management, Forensic Face Examination, Financial Investigations, and Internet Intelligence Investigations.