The Vestal Police Department recognized Officer LoPiccolo as the Officer of the Quarter for April- June of this year.  

On the 25^th day of June 2024 Officer LoPiccolo initiated a traffic stop. During the course of his investigation, he utilized his interview skills to developed probable cause to utilize a Police Canine. As a result of this investigation a loaded handgun was recovered from the vehicle in addition to a large quantity of Methamphetamine, Ecstasy and a switchblade knife. His proactive effort sets a positive example for his colleagues and helped to take another illegal handgun off of the streets of vestal. His actions are a credit to the Vestal Police Department and the Town of Vestal.

Officer LoPiccolo has previously been recognized for his outstanding efforts including numerous firearms and narcotics arrests. He was also recognized for rescuing a toddler that was stuck on top of a baseball backstop at Arnold Park.