A member of the New Rochelle Police Department in New York for nearly two decades, Michael Vaccaro conducted high-profile investigations that required collaboration with state and federal entities. Graduating from the Westchester County Police Academy in 2005, Michael Vaccaro entered the force as a patrol officer, who responded to calls for service.

Responding to vehicular incidents and criminal activity, Mike Vaccaro made hundreds of arrests and emphasized crime prevention through community outreach. He was promoted to special investigations detective with the Criminal Investigation Division in 2017, where he focused on prostitution, the sale of illicit substances and non-state licensed alcoholic beverages, and other criminal activity. He allocated resources and time based on information from informants, intelligence gathering, and trends analysis.

Mike Vaccaro earned a total of 30 awards including those from the Police Commissioner and the New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority and being recognized as Police Officer of the Month for December 2018. A fitness enthusiast who regularly trains in Krav Maga combat techniques, Mike Vaccaro enjoys outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting.