Retired police officer joins the Southern Westchester BOCES force

Former officer of the law takes on Security, Law, and Policing position

Erik Marvin spent 22-years in law enforcement and now joins Southern Westchester BOCES as the new Security, Law, and Policing instructor. His goal is to shed a positive light on law enforcement while teaching his students the art of empathy and respect.

“I love it. It’s a great job, very challenging, but I have a good group of students,” Mr. Marvin said about his new career as a CTE teacher.

Most of the students in his class hope to have a career in law enforcement. Marvin described them as a mixed group of those who want to either be a police officer, a lawyer, or a federal agent. 

Marvin began his career with the New York City Police Department, then went on to work for the Pound Ridge Police Department and the New Rochelle Police Department, before finally joining the Elmsford Police Department. He served as a Sergeant at Elmsford Police Department before retiring five years ago. 

Since his retirement Mr. Marvin has worked as a private investigator, but when the position to teach Security, Law, and Policing at SWBOCES opened up he jumped at the chance to join the team. 

“This is a wonderful opportunity. I'm grateful to have it,” Mr. Marvin said. “I love to encourage the students about how great careers like these can be.”