Police/Fire/EMS

Chief Mary Barbera Makes History as Rockland County’s First Female Chief

Published

7 months ago

October 30, 2025

Chief Barbera began her career with the Sheriff’s Department in April 1985, when she was appointed Deputy Sheriff in the Civil Enforcement Division, following the first civil service exam for that position. She was promoted to Senior Deputy in March 1992, and then to Chief of the Civil Enforcement Division in February 1996.

Chief Barbera holds the distinction of being the first woman in Rockland County to achieve the rank of Chief within both the Sheriff’s Department and county law enforcement as a whole.

A Pearl River High School graduate, Chief Barbera earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Today, she continues to serve as the highest-ranking female in Rockland County law enforcement. Please join us in congratulating and thanking Chief Mary Barbera for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and decades of service to our community!

Police/Fire/EMS

Clarkstown Police Department Promotes Kevin McCahey to Sergeant

Published

3 days ago

June 3, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The Clarkstown Police Department has announced the promotion of Kevin McCahey to the rank of Sergeant.

McCahey began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department in January 2015 before joining the Clarkstown Police Department in 2018.

During his tenure in Clarkstown, McCahey has served as a member of the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), a field training officer, and a drill instructor at the police academy. His experience and leadership have played an important role in training and mentoring fellow officers.

As Sergeant, McCahey will be assigned to the Patrol Division, where he will continue serving and protecting the Clarkstown community.

Department officials congratulated Sgt. McCahey on his well-deserved promotion and wished him continued success in his new role.

Police/Fire/EMS

Rockland Paramedic Services Earns American Heart Association EMS Award

Published

3 days ago

June 3, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Rockland Paramedic Services has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Bronze Achievement Award for its commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based care to patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes.

The award recognizes EMS agencies that excel in providing lifesaving prehospital care and ensuring patients receive timely treatment before arriving at the hospital.

“Rockland Paramedic Services is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Executive Director Tim Egan.

Mission: Lifeline is the American Heart Association’s national initiative aimed at improving outcomes for patients with time-sensitive cardiovascular and stroke emergencies through coordinated care between EMS providers and hospitals.

Rockland Paramedic Services operates as a nonprofit Advanced Life Support provider in Rockland County, responding alongside local volunteer ambulance corps to medical emergencies throughout the county. The organization is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art equipment, advanced training, and lifesaving medical care to residents when every second counts.