From a newsday article today about a new suffolk police commish.. although they seem to be vetting outside candidates, these were the potential insiders mentioned..
https://www.newsday.com/long-island/columnists/rick-brand/suffolk-police-commissioner-search-1.14927966
Snip
Potential in-house contenders include Chief of Department Stuart Cameron, Patrol Chief Robert Brown, Detective Chief Jerry Gigante, and Robert Cassagne, chief of support services, as well as recent retiree John Meehan, also a former chief. Some also suggested that Sinis top deputy, John Barry, who came from the NYPD, but he may join Sini in the district attorneys office.
Another snip.. trotta being seriously funny.
However, because of past problems, some lawmakers, who get to confirm any nominee, cautioned that Bellone has to do careful background checks. We need deep vetting, said Legis. Dr. William Spencer (D-Centerport). Legis. Rob Trotta (R-Fort Salonga) added, Clearly we need a national search, but Id leave out Allentown, Pennsylvania. Thats the federal penitentiary where Burke now resides.