Howard Lawrence

Howard Lawrence serves as the Vice President of Humane Law Enforcement at the ASPCA since April 2010, bringing extensive experience in law enforcement and security. Prior roles include Vice President at Beau Security & Investigations, where responsibilities included directing security operations across various sectors. Lawrence's distinguished career with the NYPD spanned from 1983 to 2007, culminating in the position of Inspector and Commanding Officer of the Auto Crime Division, overseeing a significant investigative unit focused on organized vehicle theft and related crimes. Earlier roles within the NYPD included leadership in the Highway Patrol Unit and the South Bronx Initiative Tracer. Howard Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York.