Police Services
E911/(845) 639-5800A direct request for police services can be made through our Central Communications Center either by dialing 911 for emergency response or (845) 639-5800 for non-emergency requests for service. Through our Communications Center, the Clarkstown Police Department directs all of its emergency and non-emergency patrol service and support units in the Town of Clarkstown. In addition to police related service, the Communications Center also dispatches fire and medical emergency response in coordination with Rockland County Fire and Paramedic Services; this includes Volunteer Fire Departments, Paramedics, Volunteer Ambulances, STAT Flight Services, Haz-Mat Response, etc... The Communications Center can also coordinate the response of a variety of municipal services including State, County, and Local Departments of Transportation, local utilities, Fire Inspector, and Building Inspector; we are a community service oriented Police Department and will direct any and all community needs to the proper resources. The Communications Center is also in direct contact with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to coordinate with and direct any contingency.
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Detective Bureau
(845) 639-5840The Detective Bureau is responsible for investigating all major crimes which occur in the Town of Clarkstown. They will also assist the patrol force, if necessary, with investigating any incident that occurs in the Town regardless of the nature. A Video Unit and Technical Unit are included within the Bureau. The Bureau is staffed by a Detective Lieutenant, Detective Sergeant and 11 Detectives.
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Juvenile Aid Bureau
(845) 639-5835The Juvenile Aid Bureau (JAB) is a specialized unit within the Detective Bureau. The Juvenile Aid Bureau's responsibilities are numerous and varied. JAB handles all crimes that have been committed by juveniles as well as crimes with juvenile victims. The Juvenile Aid Bureau handles all child sex abuse and sex crimes that occur within the Town. Sexual Offender Registration (Megan's Law), Missing Person cases, and children's safety presentations are handled by JAB.The unit is staffed by five Detectives and a Detective Sergeant. These Detectives are very proactive in their approach to juvenile crime and are involved in both school and community programs. The goal of the Clarkstown Police Department Juvenile Aid Bureau is to work with all levels of Government, local schools, and the community to provide a safe and healthy environment for the young people of Clarkstown.
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Youth Court
(845) 639-5834The Town of Clarkstown's Youth Court was established in April of 1981. Youth Court is a court of peers. Juveniles will be tried, judged, defended, and convicted or exonerated by a court compromised of other youths. The Court has guidelines established by adults and a Youth Court Steering Committee. Adults are always available for advice but the youths who are selected to serve on the Court will make the final decisions. Currently there are 71 students and volunteers participating in the program. If you are between the ages of 13 and 16, and a resident of Clarkstown, please contact the Youth Court Office for an application.
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D.A.R.E.
(845) 639-5825The Clarkstown Police Department was the first law enforcement agency to initiate the Drug Abuse Resistance Program in Rockland County.In Clarkstown, the D.A.R.E. program is a drug and violence prevention curriculum that is presented in two segments:
- The first is a 17 week program that is presented, in fifth grade, in the elementary schools within the township. D.A.R.E. focuses on development of positive social skills to enable young people to resist peer pressure, which could lead them to become involved with drugs and acts of violence.
- The second segment of D.A.R.E. is the middle school program. This is presented at the seventh grade level to reinforce the initial D.A.R.E. message with a strong focus on those issues that are unique to adolescents regarding drug use and conflict resolution. This program also highlights the qualities of good citizenship.
The D.A.R.E Office is presently staffed by five D.A.R.E. Officers and a Detective Sergeant. Clarkstown's D.A.R.E. Program also sponsors a series of extra curricular activities to promote positive alternatives to drug use. These activities are both athletic and cultural, to offer something for all students. D.A.R.E. also has several family based events during the year.
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Community Policing Unit
(845) 639-5980The goal of the Community Policing Unit of the Clarkstown Police Department is to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Clarkstown. This is being accomplished by addressing certain problems of the town at the community level. The community policing officers attend meetings of the many organizations throughout the town, such as Senior Citizens, Civic Associations, Youth Organizations, Rotary, Lions Club etc., and learn first hand from the citizens what problems they are facing. To solve the problems, the police officers work with numerous organizations including governmental agencies, social agencies and civic groups. Listed below are several of the programs the community policing officers are currently involved in.
- St. Agatha's Equestrian Program: In conjunction with St. Agatha's Home, the Community Policing Officers are instituting a riding and stable management program at St. Agatha's home in Nanuet to benefit children of the community.
Clarkstown Community Task Force: Officers go into local schools and give presentations on the dangers of alcohol and drugs.
Adopt a Class: Assist the Clarkstown Central School District to educate and motivate middle school students to prevent substance abuse and violent behavior.
- Law Enforcement Internship Program: A program run by the Community Policing Officers for high school students. The students learn first hand the workings of the police department. Some of the activities include police communications and a ride along with a police officer.
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Traffic Enforcement Unit
(845) 639-5978The Clarkstown Police Department's Traffic Enforcement Unit's main goal is to help reduce the number of motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents in the Town. This objective is obtained through selective enforcement by the use of Police Radar. In addition, we instruct motorists in the proper use of seat belts and child restraint devices. We also deploy and analyze speed counters which assist us in assessing the volume, direction of travel, time and speeds of vehicles; this information is very helpful to us in identifying problem areas to deploy selective enforcement activities.The unit also conducts commercial motor vehicle inspections on all types of tractor trailers, dump trucks and other large commercial vehicles that travel on our roadways. We inspect the weights of these vehicles by the use of scales, as well as inspect the mechanics of the vehicle, such as brakes, air lines, frames, and various equipment that is required to be carried.
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Crime Prevention Unit
(845) 639-5859The Crime Prevention Unit is comprised of 2 Officers. These Officers are available for security surveys of homes and businesses. They also make presentations within the community on Neighborhood Watch Programs and various crime prevention topics. In the near future they will be implementing a VIN Etching Program of automobile windows to deter auto theft. For further information and to request community presentations, please call (845) 639-5859.
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Record Division
(845) 639-5850The Records Division is responsible for maintaining all reports completed by the Clarkstown Police Department including Motor Vehicle Accident and Incident reports. Copies of these reports may be obtained during normal business hours. Proper ID is required and authorization under the Freedom of Information Act may be required. There is a fee of $.25 per page. The hours of operation for the Records Division are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.
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Evidence/Property Division
(845) 639-5859The Evidence and Property Division is responsible for all evidence and property collected by the Clarkstown Police Department. This includes abandoned vehicles and those vehicles involved in either felony crimes or accidents that resulted in fatalities or serious injuries. The Evidence Officer is also responsible for maintaining the chain of evidence of all property involved in criminal cases. The hours of operation for the Evidence/Property Division are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm; a prior call to the office is recommended.
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ID Bureau
(845) 639-5897The ID Bureau is responsible for the fingerprinting and photographing of all those arrested for crimes in the Town of Clarkstown. The ID Bureau also fingerprints Town Residents who are applying for licenses and certifications that require fingerprints. The Bureau no longer fingerprints for immigration. The hours of operation for the ID Bureau for non-criminal fingerprinting are on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 11:45am and 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Appointments are not required. Residents should bring with them one form of Photo ID along with their fingerprint card. All information on the card should be completed but do not sign the card.
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Alarm Enforcement Unit
(845) 639-5801Due to the high number of false residential and commercial burglar alarms received by the Clarkstown Police Department, a Burglar Alarm Device Control Law (Town Code Section 91-4) was passed and is now Law. Alarm Permits and alarm specifications are now required. A complete copy of the Town Code Section 91-4 explaining the Burglar Alarm Control Law can be obtained at the Records Division at no charge. The hours of operation for the AEU are Mondays from 2:00pm to 10:00pm and Tuesday through Fridays from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Alarms may be registered at the Clarkstown Police Department between 7:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday or you may register by mail at any time.
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Animal Control Officer
(845) 639-5888The responsibilities of the ACO are to answer all dog complaints, bites, wildlife complaints and enforce Clarkstown Town Codes and Village of Upper Nyack Ordinances relating to dogs, and NYS Agricultural & Markets Law Article 7.Wildlife must be sick or injured for the ACO to respond. Wildlife in homes or on property that are not sick or injured may be removed at the property owners expense by hiring a Nuisance Wildlife Agent. For referrals contact: Rockland County Health Department Rabies Department at 364-2585.
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Auxiliary Police Unit
(845) 639-5887The Clarkstown Auxiliary Police Force is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of the quality of life within the Town of Clarkstown and exists to supplement the Clarkstown Police Department in the regulation of traffic, crowd control, protect life and property and preserve the peace. The Auxiliary Police train for and perform these activities as well as limited patrol duties, acting as the eyes and ears of the regular patrol force. Any resident 21 years of age or older may apply for appointment at (845) 639-5887.
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Child Passenger Safety Program
(845) 708-9258 x4081The Clarkstown Police Department Child Passenger Safety Program is a public awareness and education program aimed at informing parents on the proper use and installation of child safety seats. The goal of the program is to ensure that all child safety seats are installed and used properly so as to provide the highest level of protection possible to children. The program was started because of the recent demand for information on this very important issue. It is estimated that as many as 90% of parents who use child safety seats do so improperly. An improperly installed child safety seat can lead to death or serious injury in the event of a vehicle collision. The program, coordinated by Sergeant Brian Gorsky, disseminates information to educate parents on the proper use of child safety seats in vehicles and runs regularly scheduled child safety seat check-up events. At these check-up events, trained inspectors check child seats for damage and recalls and demonstrates proper installation techniques to parents on a one-to-one basis. Sergeant Gorsky is certified as a Child Passenger Safety Technician by the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) and can be reached at (845)708-9258 x4081. Feel free to call Sergeant Gorsky if you have questions regarding child safety seats or would like to find out when the next child safety seat check-up will be conducted.
For more information, please visit the Child Safety Seat page.
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Recruiting Unit
(845) 845-708-9258 ext. 8960
The Clarkstown Police Department's Recruiting Unit's actively seeks all qualified members of the community who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The main goal of the unit is to help diversify the department’s personnel to represent the cross section of the community. The unit is supervised by Sergeant J. Brogna, who coordinates the unit’s efforts in accordance with the Clarkstown Police Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan. Sergeant Brogna may be contacted at the above number or by e-mail at recruit@town.clarkstown.ny.us
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