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Arkinson Named Sag Harbor Police Officer of the Year

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Officer Michael Arkinson, right, was named the Sag Harbor Police Department's Officer of the Year at a ceremony sponsored by the Southampton Kiwanis Club. Arkinson is pictured with Chief Rob Drake who nominated him for the honor. COURTESY SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

Officer Michael Arkinson, right, was named the Sag Harbor Police Department's Officer of the Year at a ceremony sponsored by the Southampton Kiwanis Club. Arkinson is pictured with Chief Rob Drake who nominated him for the honor. COURTESY SAG HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

authorStephen J. Kotz on Feb 25, 2025
Sag Harbor Village Police Officer Michael Arkinson was named the department’s Officer of the Year at a ceremony hosted by the Southampton Kiwanis Club on January 31. Arkinson, who joined... more

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