Putnam County’s Sheriff Kevin McConville died August 22 at his home in the county. The cause of death was not disclosed.
An announcement from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Sheriff Kevin McConville who passed away earlier this morning at his home with his loving family by his side. Arrangements will be forthcoming, at this time we ask you keep the Sheriff and his family in your thoughts and prayers.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said, “Today, I join the Hudson Valley community in mourning the loss of Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. Sheriff McConville dedicated his life to public service and keeping New Yorkers safe, first with the MTA Police Department and later as Sheriff in Putnam County. We are grateful for his leadership over his three decade long career — and safer because of it. I send my deepest condolences to Sheriff McConville’s loved ones, his law enforcement colleagues, and all those whose lives he touched as they mourn his passing.”
McConville was first elected in 2021. He ran as a Republican/Conservative and received 57% of the vote against then-Sheriff Robert Langley Jr. A few months ago, McConville announced he would not seek reelection this year due to health issues.
McConville had served for 30 years with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTADP) and became chief of the department. He created the Interagency Counter Terrorism Team to address terrorism, worked with the FBI and members of the Joint Terrorist Task Force to ensure commuters were safe, and created a 50-member Canine (K9) Unit.
When the World Trade Center was attacked on Sept. 11,, 2001, McConville worked on the MTAPD response to the terrorist acts and developed strategies and deployment plans to maintain safety and security for the commuting public. He served as a member of the Governor’s Homeland Security Team.
McConville received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Marist College. He was a member of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, the NYS Fraternal Order of Police, Stephen P. Driscoll Lodge #704, and the Hudson Valley 10-13 Association, Knights of Columbus Council 36318 and the Brewster Elks Lodge # 2101.
