Valerie A. Brogan

Valerie A. Brogan began her career in law enforcement in 1988 and retired from the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department (Police Division) in 2012.  

During her 16 years as a detective in the Sheriff’s Department's Criminal Investigation Division, Ms. Brogan was assigned to the Abused Persons Unit, where she investigated sexually based offenses, child homicides, child abuse, and domestic violence cases. She was the first detective to be assigned to the Onondaga County Child Advocacy Center, a role she held until her retirement in 2012.

After retiring, Ms. Brogan assumed the position of Assistant Director at Colgate University’s Campus Safety Department, where she investigated cases of sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence reported on campus. Additionally, she acted as the liaison with local law enforcement for cases where prosecution was pursued.