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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Deirdre Smith Sworn In as Chief of Detectives

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Chief Smith is a graduate of Manhattan College. She started her law enforcement career in 1993 with the NYPD and spent 5 years with the department before joining the Suffern Police Department.
She served for 22 years with the Suffern Police Department, retiring at the rank of Sergeant. Chief Smith was the first female supervisor in the department’s history. During her career with the Suffern PD, she received the prestigious Medal of Honor Award for Valor from the Rockland County PBA.

Chief Smith comes from a family that has a long history in law enforcement. Her father is a retired Inspector from the NYPD and sister has served with the FBI for 25 years.
In 2020, Chief Smith retired from the Suffern PD and joined the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office where she served as the first female Confidential Investigator to the District Attorney in Rockland County DA history. She has worked on many high profile cases during her time with the Office.

Chief Deirdre Smith is the first female to serve as Chief of Detectives for the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.

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Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band Will Host An Information Session April 9th

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The Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums Band is actively seeking individuals interested in learning to play the bagpipes or drums. An informational session is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at 6 PM. This meeting is open to current and former law enforcement personnel who are considering joining the band.

If you are unable to attend the informational session but are still interested in learning more, you can reach out to the band through their Facebook page. They encourage individuals to contact them for additional information and to express interest in joining.

For a glimpse of the band’s performances and activities, you might find this video insightful:

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Woman Rescued After Falling 20 Feet on Torne Valley Hiking Trail in Rockland County

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A woman is recovering after falling 20 feet from the Torn Valley hiking trail in Rockland County on Friday evening. The Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps responded around 6 p.m., with police and fire crews joining them. They found the 40-year-old woman suffering from a compound fracture and severe pain. Paramedics administered an IV and gave her fentanyl for pain relief before helping her up. She was then placed on a gurney, carried out of the woods in stable condition, and transported to Hackensack Hospital for further treatment. The Torne Trail runs through Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks.

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