Police/Fire/EMS

Please Join The RPD In Congratulating Lt. Anthony Giardina On His Retirement

Published

4 hours ago

February 1, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Please join the Ramapo Police Department in congratulating Lieutenant Anthony Giardina on his retirement after 27 years of dedicated service with the Ramapo Police Department. Lt. Giardina was a trailblazer as the department’s first K9 officer, helping to shape and grow the program into what it is today. He also played a key role in managing our Intern Program and successfully led the department through re-accreditation as the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Manager. His commitment to professional development extended further as a graduate of Session 278 of the FBI National Academy in Quantico. Thank you for your outstanding service, Lt. Giardina. We wish you a long, happy, and healthy retirement.

Police/Fire/EMS

Please Join The CPD And Celebrate The Retirement Of Police Officer Andrew Kelly

Published

3 hours ago

February 1, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

Please join the Clarkstown police department and celebrate the retirement of P.O. Andrew Kelly. Officer Kelly began his distinguished career with the Clarkstown Police Department in July 2006, following an impressive service record with the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his military service, he has been a licensed paramedic with New York State and served with the Greenwich Police Department.

Throughout his career, Officer Kelly exemplified leadership and dedication. As a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) and a skilled police sniper, he showed extraordinary commitment to keeping his fellow officers and the community safe. Additionally, Officer Kelly played a pivotal role as a drill instructor at the Rockland County Police Academy for 10 years, shaping the future of law enforcement by instilling discipline, integrity, and leadership in recruits.

Officer Kelly’s passion for serving the community extended to the Street Crime Unit, working tirelessly to protect and serve. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Officer Kelly is also an avid Ironman and ultra runner, as well as a talented bagpiper with the Rockland County Police Emerald Society.

Please join us in thanking Officer Andrew Kelly for his exceptional service and wishing him the very best in this well earned next chapter.

#EnjoyRetirement

Police/Fire/EMS

Breaking News: American Airline Crashes Into Army Blackhawk Helicopter Near Ronald Reagan Air force Base

Published

2 days ago

January 30, 2025

Rockland Report Admin

American Airlines with 60 passengers on board collided midair with an Army Blackhawk helicopter training flight not far from Washington, DC. An Army official said there are preliminary reports there were three individuals on board the helicopter.

Currently there is a search and rescue operation going on in the frigid Potomac River. A frantic search to find crash victims in the river is still underway. There is a massive emergency response rescue effort with fireboats in the water the Metropolitan Police Department and Fire Departments from all around the area are also responding.

A police official at the scene told CBS News that at least 18 bodies had been recovered as of 11:30 p.m. ET. The official said no survivors had been found so far. There are over 300 responders involved in this rescue mission.

The Rockland Report would like to send our thoughts, prayers and condolences to all those who have lost someone in this awful tragedy.