Greenburgh Chooses New Police Chief

GREENBURGH, NY — A new police chief was appointed in the town of Greenburgh.

The Greenburgh Town Board, at a recent meeting, unanimously voted to appoint Captain Kobie Powell to the position of chief of police of the Greenburgh Police Department.

He will begin the job Monday, and there will be a formal ceremony at the Sept. 14 Town Board meeting.

Supervisor Paul Feiner said Powell enjoys a close bond and long history with Greenburgh, having grown up and gone to school in the town and still living in the town.

Feiner said Powell ascended through the ranks during his nearly 25 years in the police department to ultimately oversee the 115 sworn officers and 42 civilian members.

"It is important and significant to state that Chief Powell will be the first African American person chose to serve in the role of Greenburgh chief of police," Feiner said, "as he was the first to serve as a captain within its ranks.

Powell, who has a bachelor of science degree from Mercy College, replaces Chris McNerney who resigned to become the police chief in Larchmont and interim Chief George Longworth, former police chief of Dobbs Ferry and Westchester County Commissioner of Public Safety.

Councilwoman Gina Jackson said Powell's appointment show that the home-grown talent in Greenburgh is prepared to lead one of the most important and critical operations in the town.

"I know he is not only capable and qualified but is ready to protect and serve our community with integrity," she said.