This past Friday marked the end of an era as Detective Wayne Mitchell walked out of Ramapo Police Headquarters for the final time, surrounded by local officials, family, friends, colleagues, and community members. This time-honored tradition honored the culmination of his remarkable 25-year career in law enforcement.

An Army veteran who served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Detective Mitchell began his policing career in 2000 with the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force. In 2001, he joined the Ramapo Police Department, where he served with honor and distinction in numerous roles, including Adopt-a-Cop, Firearms Training Officer, Drill Instructor, and a proud member of the Ramapo Police Honor Guard.

As a detective, he led and assisted in investigations into terroristic threats, hate crimes, and homicides. Over the years, he received numerous commendations for his outstanding police work—both internally and from outside agencies.

Please join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude to Detective Wayne Mitchell for his dedicated service to the Town of Ramapo. You have served your community with integrity and commitment. We wish you a long, healthy, and fulfilling retirement—you’ve earned it.