THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES RUSSELL JOHN QUALLIOTINE AS UNITED STATES
MARSHAL FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
The President today announced his intent to nominate Russell John Qualliotine to serve as United States Marshal for the Southern District of New York.
Mr. Russell John Qualliotine, of Nesconset, New York, served with the New York City Police Department from 1973 until his retirement in January, 2000. He was promoted through the ranks to Detective First Grade in the Personal Security Section of the NYPD Intelligence Division. Previously, Mr. Qualliotine served as a police officer in the Operations Unit and as a police officer with City Hall Security, both in the NYPD Intelligence Division. From 1969 to 1972, Mr. Qualliotine served in the United States Army.
Mr. Qualliotine received a B.S. degree from New York Institute of Technology.
The United States Marshal Service is responsible for providing support and protection for the Federal courts, apprehending Federal fugitives, operating the Federal Witness Security program, maintaining custody of and transporting Federal prisoners, and responding to emergency crisis situations.
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