Commander Anthony Lordo Jr. is a law enforcement executive with the U.S. Park Police, currently serving as the Commanding Officer of the Liberty District. In this role, Commander Lordo is responsible for the comprehensive management of public safety, security, and law enforcement operations at two of the most iconic and high-profile national landmarks in the world – the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island.

With more than twenty-two years of federal law enforcement service, Commander Lordo has built a distinguished career defined by strategic leadership, operational excellence, and expertise in complex, high-threat security environments. He oversees law enforcement operations across Liberty Island, Ellis Island, and mainland security screening facilities in Manhattan, NY, and Jersey City, NJ. His command includes U.S. Park Police patrol officers, specialized units such as SWAT, K‑9, and Marine Patrol, as well as contracted security forces and advanced physical security systems. He ensured continuity of operations, emergency response readiness, and the protection of nationally significant icons that remain symbolic targets for terrorism.

Commander Lordo also serves on the Executive Board of the FBI-New York Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he contributes senior-level leadership and operational insight to counterterrorism initiatives, intelligence sharing, and interagency coordination across the New York metropolitan area.

Previously, Commander Lordo held senior leadership positions at Gateway National Recreation Area, where he managed a broad portfolio of public safety, law enforcement, and emergency services programs throughout National Park Service lands across New York City and Sandy Hook, NJ, requiring coordination across multiple jurisdictions and complex operational environments. As a Lieutenant, he served as Icon Security and K9 Unit Commander, advising senior leadership of the Department of the Interior’s Icon Security Council on protective strategies and security standards for nationally significant assets.

Commander Lordo is also a former SWAT Sergeant and a graduate of the FBI SWAT School. He has directed tactical operations for numerous high-profile events and protective missions, including visits by Heads of State, senior government officials, and foreign dignitaries, ensuring seamless coordination between federal, state, and local partners.

Commander Lordo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Science Degree in Education from Wagner College. It is with a great deal of pleasure that the Executive Board of the National Police Defense Foundation presents our prestigious “Member of the Year Award to U.S. Park Police Commander Anthony Lordo, Jr.