Former law enforcement professional Steven Contino is dedicated to serving his community. Retired from the force after two decades as an officer, Steven Contino remains active in his community as a coach and educational administrator. Steven Contino also partakes in charitable endeavors. An accomplished athlete in high school, Steven Contino was awarded a basketball scholarship to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Subsequently, Steven Contino went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from Queens College. Upon earning his degree, Steven Contino later continued his schooling at Adelphi University in New York, pursuing his Master’s in Education. Steven Contino joined the New York City Police Department in 1982. Beginning as a police officer, Steven Contino gradually rose in rank to detective, sergeant, and ultimately detective sergeant. Steven Contino supervised and participated in the investigation of all major crimes, earning numerous awards recognizing his performance as an exceptional officer. Steven also worked as a 9/11 First Responder. In 2002, Steven Contino retired from the police force, transitioning to a role as security detail for Elite Group in New York City. Steven Contino subsequently became an elementary school teacher, then Assistant Principal of Student Affairs for Nazareth Regional High School in Brooklyn, New York. Steven Contino is responsible for overseeing student activities, including athletics and social events. Additionally, Steven Contino manages building operations. Thoroughly involved in his community, Steven Contino coached Little League Baseball and Softball for 20 years. Steven Contino also coached high school basketball and softball and offered free clinics for the New York City Police Athletic League. Steven Contino belongs to the Catholic High School Athletic Association, the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, and Ozone Howard Little League. He also donates to the Boys and Girls Club of New York and the American Cancer Society. In his spare time, Steven Contino enjoys refereeing basketball games, attending his son’s college baseball games, and exercising with his daughter. Steven Contino’s favorite authors include Herman Melville and one of his favorite books is Moby Dick.