Ramapo Police Promote Valerie Mendez to Detective

By Rockland Daily Staff

The Town of Ramapo Police Department has announced the promotion of Officer Valerie Mendez to the rank of Detective, recognizing her years of service and dedication to law enforcement.

Detective Mendez began her career in 2008 as an intern with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. She steadily advanced through the ranks, becoming an Investigator in 2013. In 2014, she graduated from the Rockland County Police Academy, earning certification as a police officer.

Before joining the Ramapo Police Department in 2017, Mendez served in the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, where she gained extensive investigative experience.

During her tenure with Ramapo Police, Detective Mendez has taken on a wide range of roles, including Field Training Officer, Adopt-a-Cop participant, Bike Patrol Officer, Peer Support Officer, Social Media Editor, Car Seat Technician, and Academy Instructor. She is also a member of the Rockland County REACT Team, serving as a crisis negotiator.

Department officials said her professionalism and commitment to the community played a key role in her promotion to the Investigations Division.

Colleagues and community members alike are celebrating the milestone, expressing confidence that Detective Mendez will continue to make a meaningful impact in her new role.