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Clarkstown Police Department Sgt. Dan Burke Retires After 28 Years Of Service

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The Clarkstown Police Department is proud to announce the retirement of Sergeant Dan Burke, who retires after over 28 years of dedicated service. Sergeant Burke’s career with the Clarkstown Police Department started in July of 1996, and in 2014 he earned a well-deserved promotion to Sergeant. Prior to his service with the Clarkstown Police, Sergeant Burke proudly served in the U.S. Navy.
Throughout his career with the department, Sergeant Burke held several roles, including serving on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), assigned to the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force, and as a member of the Honor Guard.
Sergeant Burke’s commitment to duty earned him prestigious awards such as the Medal of Valor and the Combat Cross. We are grateful for Sergeant Burke’s years of service and wish him the best as he transitions into a well-deserved retirement.

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Orangeburg FD Chief Kenny Gordon Named 2025 “Chief of the Year” by the Rockland County Fire Chiefs Association

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March 11, 2025

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Congratulations to Chief Gordon on this well deserved recognition by his fellow and former Chiefs. While young in age, Chief Gordon has many years of dedicated service and has proven himself to be a leader that is leading the Orangeburg Fire Department in the right direction.

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Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Member, K9 Reedy

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March 11, 2025

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County Sheriff Louis Falco III is pleased to announce the newest addition to the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) with the K9 Team of PO Mark Colon and K9 Reedy. K9 Reedy is a 14-month-old German Shepherd from Poland. The RCSO was able to purchase K9 Reedy utilizing asset forfeiture money.

K9 Reedy is named in honor of Patrol Officer Michael J. Reedy of the Orangetown Police Department. On August 2, 1973, PO Reedy along with PO Thomas Kennedy were struck and killed by a drunk driver’s vehicle while they were directing traffic at an accident scene on Route 303 in Blauvelt.

Next week, PO Colon and K9 Reedy will start Patrol School run by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Upon successful completion of this long and intensive training, K9 Reedy will be certified in tracking, evidence recovery, criminal apprehension, handler protection and narcotics detection.

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