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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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Ramapo Officials Enhance Safety Measures Amid Global Developments

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June 14, 2025

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Michael Specht Town of Ramapo Supervisor and Chief Dan Hyman have been actively monitoring developments in the Middle East and assessing any potential impacts on our local community here in the Town of Ramapo.
Out of an abundance of caution, the Ramapo Police Department has deployed additional patrols and resources to areas deemed especially vulnerable. Chief Hyman has been in direct contact with Sheriff Louis Falco, our Detective assigned to the FBI –Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and our liaison within the NYPD Intelligence Division.
This close coordination between agencies ensures rapid information sharing, real-time threat assessment, and a unified approach to safeguarding the public. Communication and collaboration remain essential to our public safety mission.
While there is no credible threat to Ramapo at this time, the Police Department continues to monitor the situation closely and remains ready to respond to any developments.
We thank the community for its continued support and remain committed to your safety.

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Proactive Safety Measures Implemented by Clarkstown Police Amid Global Concerns

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June 14, 2025

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The Clarkstown Police Department is closely monitoring the ongoing situation in the Middle East. While there are no specific threats to our area at this time, we are taking proactive measures to ensure the continued safety of our community.
Out of an abundance of caution, we are deploying additional resources, including our Cultural and Religious Security Unit (CaReS), to provide increased security and visibility at houses of worship throughout the Town of Clarkstown.
The CaReS Unit is dedicated to protecting religious and cultural institutions and remains a vital part of our commitment to public safety.
We are actively coordinating with federal, state, and local partners and will continue to monitor for any developments that may affect our community.

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