About us
Executive Board Of Directors
National President,
John “JB” Bellico
John is currently a 2nd Grade Detective with the NYPD where he began his career in 2001. Now assigned to the Gun Violence Suppression Division, he investigates firearm cases city wide. Former assignments include the Queens Violence reduction task force & 100 Detective Squad. He is both a former DEA Delegate as well as the Current Brooklyn Trustee for the NYPD Columbia Association. He is the founder and the President of the Smoking Shields. He is married and has three kids. It is his goal to have a Smoking Shields chapter in each state by the year 2025. Currently we have chapters in New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Nevada and South Carolina, with more expansion every day.
Daniel Ticali
Dan began his career with the NYPD in the summer of 2001. Currently, he is a 2nd-grade detective assigned to the Detective Bureau's Tactical Training Unit as a Tactical and Investigative Instructor. In addition to being the Vice President for the Smoking Shields, he also holds the Recording Secretary position for Blue Live Matter-NYC. He is married with two daughters.
Adam Constantino
Adam began his career in the NYPD in 1993 working in the 13th precinct. In 1998, he hit the “Law Enforcement lottery” and was hired by the Nassau County Police Department. During his career with NCPD, in addition to routine patrol, he was assigned to the Mounted Unit where he spent 8 years. After 20 years of uniform patrol, Adam became a Detective where he found a passion for chasing Internet Child Predators and was assigned to investigate Internet Crimes Against Children; a job he did for 5 years, until he retired in 2020.
John Paynter
John is a newly retired 2nd grade detective with the NYPD. He began his career in 1989 with the NYC Transit Police. Before he retired, he was assigned to the Firearms & Tactics section as an armorer. John hopes to make at least one meeting and or function of each chapter. He is married with 3 children.
KylE
Kyle is currently working deep undercover. He is currently wanted for a bank robbery and may be hiding as a baby. He is considered armed and dangerous. Last seen in the presence of a Gray "SMART ASS" rabbit.
