Her Story
About Enid
Enid Ocasio is a senior law enforcement professional with 33 years of experience spanning the NYPD and the NYC Department of Correction. She began her career at the NYPD as a police administrative aide and progressed through various units before transitioning to the Department of Correction three years ago, where she focuses on training operations and compliance. Enid is passionate about advocacy for victims of gender-based violence, sex offenses, stalking, and human trafficking. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's of Criminal Justice from John Jay College and a master's in public administration with a concentration in management and leadership from Walden University. She also holds an Equal Employment Opportunity Practice for Public Sector certificate from Cornell ILR, as well as certifications in mental health first aid, Crisis Intervention from the DCJS, and resiliency training with Desert Waters. Enid serves as Executive Secretary of the Correction Officers for Christ and is a member of the National Police Law Officers Association Bronx chapter and an honorary member of the International Law Enforcement Officers Association. She is president of the nonprofit HUM and is in the process of starting No Longer Broken.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Enid
01What do you attribute your success to?
My passion for helping people and being the voice of an individual who doesn't have one. My mom has been my biggest motivator and influencer. She came from a village in Puerto Rico with an 8th grade education, came to the United States, got businesses, was president of community boards, achieved her bachelor's, and had real estate. She always motivated me, showing that if she could do it, I certainly could with the resources available to me.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Network and meet people. First find your passions and what interests you. Plan ahead, like where do you see yourself 5 years from now. Do your research and stay within the area of interest, like joining Explorers or Cadets if going into law enforcement. Don't stay stuck to one thing. Networking is so important - approach individuals, ask questions, don't be too pushy but gather information.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include trying to keep structure within my unit and getting things accomplished as I'm over compliance. For advocacy with victims, it's trying to get them to speak and disclose to gather information, and on the other side getting lawyers, service providers, and law enforcement on the same page to assist victims. Changes in New York have made it harder to provide assistance to victims of gender-based violence.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
My family's culture and my religion push me to be better, to do more, to achieve, and to keep rising.
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