Patrol Division
The New Paltz Police Department Patrol Division is the lifeblood
of our department. These officers provide 24/7 police protection to
the residents, businesses and visitors in New Paltz. With training ranging
from the basic police academy to cultural awareness and resolution dispute,
our officers are the first line, and the most important one, in making
a difference. Additionally, all officers are trained at a minimum level
of New York State Certified First Responders and carry automated external
defibrillators. These officers can provide life saving medical assistance
to those that are injured or sick.
Communications Division
The New Paltz Police Department Communications Division allows New
Paltz residents, businesses and
visitors and our officers to have access
to specially trained emergency communications dispatchers
around the
clock. Simply by dialing (845) 255-1323, you will reach a police department
dispatcher day or night who will be able to give you immediate assistance
or get you the help you may need. Our dispatchers go through a rigorous
in-house training program that gives them the ability to handle all
your needs and at the same time have the local knowledge of the area
that can sometimes make a difference.
Detective Division
 New
Paltz Police detectives have received extensive training in crime scene
management and processing, interview and interrogation and surveillance
skills. A Detective Sergeant is assigned to run this division. Detectives are assigned to investigate all major crimes, unattended
deaths, serious motor vehicle accidents and minor crimes that require
more time than patrol officer can reasonably provide. Additionally,
detectives are in charge of evidence processing and maintenance and
the sex offender registry. Our Detectives work closely with all other
local police departments and state and federal agencies. Members of
the detective division also coordinate all department cases with the
Ulster County District Attorney's Office. Employee applicants are also
investigated by members of the Detective Division. The New Paltz Police
Department Detective Division can be reached by dialing (845) 255-1357.
K-9 Division
The New Paltz Police Department's newest K9 is Rex, a German
Shepherd imported from
Czechoslovakia. Rex attended a 12 week patrol school with the
Ulster County Sheriff’s Department.
He is currently on patrol with Officer Robert Knoth and will soon be
attending a narcotics detection school.
Community Relations Division
The New Paltz Police Department Community Relations Division is handled
by patrol officers who have received specialized training in "community
based" issues including; forming neighborhood watches, organizing community
safety days that provide information on topics such as; the prevention
of crime tips and child fingerprinting.
Motorcycle Division
The New Paltz Police Department Motorcycle Division is the department's
newest division going into service in May of 2006. Its primary objective
is to be both proactive and responsive to incidents where accessibility
to the scene is not readily available due to traffic congestion, areas
where normal vehicular traffic is excluded by barricade and/or circumstances
where a police vehicle of a smaller profile is most advantageous. Secondary
responsibilities will include details for crime prevention and educational
programs, law enforcement displays, parades, funeral escorts and details,
fairs and carnivals and any other functions or circumstances that would
warrant a highly mobile police unit in a congested environment.
Bicycle Division
The New Paltz Police Department Bicycle Division supplements our
patrol cars and motorcycle and allows officers to access areas other
vehicles cannot access. Officers, who have received specialized police
mountain bike training, ride these units during their shifts and can
approach a "high risk" scene in a quiet and covert manor if necessary.
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