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

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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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Haverstraw Police Join Forces with Community for Annual Sports and Law Enforcement Day

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May 3, 2025

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The Haverstraw Police Department was proud to participate in the annual North Rockland Sports and Law Enforcement Day! We want to extend our sincere thanks to Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Town Board of the Town of Haverstraw, the Town of Stony Point, Dr. Kris Felicello and the North Rockland School District for organizing this great event.
Special thanks to Sheriff Lou Falco and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, Stony Point Police, New York State Police, local EMS and Fire Departments, the DEA, NYS Corrections, and all the agencies who participated in the incredible demonstrations—including the SWAT truck, Bomb Squad, Mounted Unit, Drone Units, rollover simulator, and the police helicopter.
We’re grateful to the Haverstraw PAL for their continued support and dedication to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and local youth.
We had a fantastic time connecting with the youth of our community through fun activities. Events like these help break down barriers between law enforcement and our young people, and we are grateful to be part of such an important effort.
We look forward to continuing to build strong, positive relationships with our community!

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Officer Genito and The Ramapo Police Department Were Honored for Excellence in Impaired Driving Prevention

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May 3, 2025

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The Ramapo Police Department received top honors at the 2025 New York State Law Enforcement Recognition Event, hosted by MADD NY, STOP DWI NY, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, and NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.

Officer John Genito was awarded the Recognition of Excellence for his outstanding work in drunk and drugged driving enforcement—his second time receiving this award.

The department also earned the Department of the Year Award (101–250 officers category), recognizing its strong commitment to impaired driving prevention through enforcement and education.

Congratulations to Officer Genito for his well-deserved recognition, and to the men and women of the Ramapo Police Department for their relentless efforts in drunk and drugged driving enforcement.

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