Rochdale Welcomes New Deputy Inspector of the 113th Precinct

By Cynthia Bernadine

Rochdale Village welcomes newly appointed 113th precinct commander, Deputy Inspector Ray Jenkins. Jenkins, who grew up in Queens, first joined the NYPD back in 2004. First assigned to Brooklyn as an officer, he has steadily been making his way up the ranks and back to Queens. He was promoted to Sergeant, then taking on the role of Lieutenant until finally making Captain in 2017. Before coming to the 113th precinct in July, Jenkins served as Commander at the neighboring 114th precinct in Queens. Prior to that, he served as Commanding Officer of the Queens North Gang Unit.

On Friday, July 29, 2022, Jenkins met with Rochdale Village’s General Manager, Jay Williams, Board Chairman Clifton Stanley Diaz, Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, and Rochdale Public Safety Chief Osback to take a tour of Rochdale Village and gained a firsthand look at the community he will be serving. Jenkins was accompanied by a few of his officers. As they walked the campus, Board Chairman Diaz pointed out some of the problematic areas surrounding Rochdale Village.

According to Board President Jean Randolph-Castro, “It is an honor and privilege to have someone who grew up in Queens and who is familiar with the area working at the 113th precinct. The commander is ready to hit the ground running and will be hands on with the community and someone who can relate to our youths. We are excited to have him working closely with Rochdale Village.”

As a graduate of the FBI Academy and the only person to receive the Daily News’ hero of the month award twice, the expectations are high for what Jenkins will achieve. Chairman of the Board, Clifton Stanley Diaz stated, “I am very impressed with Deputy Inspector Jenkins for coming to the 113th and his quick response to action addressing recent shootings in the area… As Chairman of Rochdale’s Board of Directors and Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, I look forward to working closely with the Deputy Inspector to ensure his success.”

Jenkins has taken his welcome to heart. “I am honored to be in Queens South, especially as the Commanding Officer of the 113th where I can proudly say OUR community” he said.