Clarkstown Appoints, Swears In New Police Chief

NEW CITY, NY — The Clarkstown Town Board voted Thursday to appoint a new chief of police.

Supervisor George Hoehmann announced the appointment of interim Chief Jeffrey Wanamaker to serve as the next chief of police of the Town of Clarkstown Police Department.

Lt. Glenn Cummings was appointed to serve as captain and Sgt. Joseph Dwyer was promoted to the rank of lieutenant for the department.

“This is a wonderful opportunity and occasion for new leadership as we fill the senior ranks of the police department's command staff,” Hoehmann said. “Chief, know that I and this town board stand fully and firmly behind you and all the men and women of the Clarkstown Police Department. We know that you are up to the task of leading them into the future, congratulations.”

Wanamaker said he was honored to serve as chief of police.

“I could not be prouder of this department, our officers and support staff’s professionalism and compassion never wavered in providing superior service to the Clarkstown community, and we will continue to provide the town with exceptional service,” he said.

Wanamaker has served with the Clarkstown Police Department for more than 34 years.

Since joining the department he has been assigned as a patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, special operations sergeant, patrol lieutenant, administrative lieutenant and captain and has been a member of both the Honor Guard and Critical Incident Response Team.

A graduate of Nyack Schools, Wanamaker received a bachelor of arts degree from SUNY Oneonta and a master's degree from Seton Hall University. He attended the FBI National Academy #262 and has received numerous awards throughout his career.

Cummings has served with the Clarkstown Police Department for 23 years. He previously held the ranks of patrol officer, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant and administrative lieutenant.

Dwyer has been with the department for more than 24 years. He has previously held the rank of patrol officer and patrol sergeant and is a member of the Accident Investigation Team.