After 35 Years of Service, Clarkstown Police Chief To Retire

Clarkstown Police Chief Ray McCullagh has announced his plans to retire after thirty five years on the police force.

On October 3rd, 2017, at Chief Ray McCullagh’s swearing in ceremony, Supervisor Hoehmann was quoted as saying, “Ray is a true public servant with a deep commitment to the police department and our community.” He has proven himself since to the Clarkstown community.

He will be replaced by Captain Jeff Wanamaker, who will serve as interim chief until a new chief is named, said Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann.

“When Chief McCullagh took on the responsibility of commanding this department, he reminded us all that leadership is about supporting and empowering people,” wrote the department on their facebook page. “The effort you have put into building a positive and professional relationship between our department and the community we all so proudly serve will last well into the future. We thank you for your service and we hope you enjoy a long deserved retirement.”

McCullagh worked his way up through the ranks of the department from patrol officer, investigator, patrol sergeant, special operations sergeant, patrol lieutenant, to administrative lieutenant and was a member of the Rockland County Narcotics Task Force and the Town’s Critical Incident Response Team.

He is a graduate of LaSalle University and attended the FBI National Academy.