At Cortland, NY, Police Chief Paul Sandy is stepping down after serving for over 38 years in the police force, as per an announcement from the Cortland Police Department. Beginning his tenure with Cortland police in November 1985, Sandy advanced to the rank of sergeant in July 1993 before being assigned to the detective bureau in October 1995. He moved up to Deputy Chief of Police in 2009 and held this position until his promotion to Chief in 2021.

Sandy is an alumnus of the FBI national academy and is affiliated with the New York State Chiefs of Police Association as well as the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He played a key role in introducing and maintaining the active tactical and bicycle patrol units within the Cortland Police Department. Throughout his career, Sandy was a significant member of the Cortland County Drug Task Force, overseeing numerous investigations and successful prosecutions.

The Cortland Police Department commended Sandy for his dedicated service, expressing that his commitment will have a lasting impact in the years to come.