Council approves Adam Renwick as Peekskill police chief effective Dec. 9
Summary
The Common Council unanimously approved Resolution J10 authorizing the city manager's appointment of Adam Renwick as chief of police effective 12/09/2025 and waived residency requirements. The appointment followed remarks by Renwick and public concern about a recent use-of-force video.
The Peekskill Common Council unanimously approved Resolution J10 on Dec. 8, 2025, authorizing the city manager to appoint Adam Renwick as chief of police effective 12/09/2025 and waiving the usual residency requirement.
Councilman Fassett moved the resolution and it carried without recorded opposition. Council members congratulated Renwick; the mayor said, "Chief Renwick, congratulations and thank you, as of tomorrow, chief." The vote followed earlier remarks from Renwick acknowledging community concerns about a Riverfront incident and announcing that he had referred that incident to the Westchester County District Attorney for independent review.
No amendments or conditions were recorded in the meeting motions. The council said the appointment and the ongoing investigation are separate matters and that any personnel discipline or related action would await the completion of the independent review.
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