Police/Fire/EMS

John Genito Promoted to Sergeant in Ramapo Police Department

Published

4 months ago

June 25, 2026

The Town of Ramapo Police Department has announced the promotion of Officer John Genito to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Genito joined the Ramapo Police Department in August 2018 and has served in a variety of roles throughout his career. He began as a Patrol Officer and later became a Field Training Officer before being assigned to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force in 2026, where he investigated narcotics-related offenses throughout Rockland County.

A strong advocate for professional development, Genito earned a Master of Administrative Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security from Pace University.

In addition to his patrol and investigative work, Sergeant Genito has served the department in numerous specialized capacities, including as a Drug Recognition Expert, Social Media Editor, Firearms Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, and instructor at the Rockland County Police Academy.

He is also a member of the Rockland County Rescue Entry and Counter Terrorism (REACT) Team and remains actively involved in mentoring future law enforcement professionals through the Ramapo Police Department’s Youth Academy and Internship Program—programs in which he once participated as a student.

Outside of his law enforcement duties, Genito serves on the Executive Board of the Ramapo Police Benevolent Association, which supports both its members and the local community.

The Ramapo Police Department congratulated Sergeant Genito on his promotion and wished him continued success in his new leadership role.

Police/Fire/EMS

Haverstraw Police Join No-Shave November to Support Cancer Awareness 2026

Published

3 days ago

November 2, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Residents may notice a few more beards among the officers of the Town of Haverstraw Police Department this November, and it’s all for a good cause.

The department announced that officers are participating in No-Shave November, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funds for cancer-related causes.

With approval from Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, the Town Board and the Chief of Police, participating officers will be putting down their razors for the month while supporting the charitable initiative.

Each participating officer will also make a personal donation to help support the effort.

The department encourages residents not to be surprised if they see officers sporting some extra facial hair throughout November, noting that it’s not a change in grooming standards but rather a way to show support for an important cause.

No-Shave November encourages participants to embrace their natural hair growth while raising awareness and funds for cancer research and support programs.

Police/Fire/EMS

Chestnut Ridge Middle School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation October 29, 2026

Published

5 days ago

October 30, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Students and staff were evacuated from Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a reported bomb threat, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the school at approximately 1:11 p.m. after receiving a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were safely evacuated from the building and transported to an off-site location.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to assist with a search of the school. Explosive detection K-9 units from the Ramapo Police Department, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Town of Woodbury Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office participated in the search.

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Disposal Unit also assisted at the scene.

No explosive devices were found during the search, police confirmed.

Emergency personnel from the South Spring Valley Fire Department, Monsey Fire Department and William P. Faist Volunteer Ambulance Corps were also staged at an off-site location and remained ready to respond if needed.

The Ramapo Police Department’s Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the incident, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Ramapo Police Department at 845-357-2400. Police said all calls will be kept confidential.