The Amityville Police Department provides law enforcement and police protection to the town of Amityville, New York It is an accredited law enforcement agency within the United States, with 26 full time officers.[1]
Amityville Police Department | |
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Common name | Amityville PD |
Abbreviation | AVPD |
Agency overview | |
Formed | March 3, 1894 |
Operational structure | |
Headquarters | 21 Ireland Place, Amityville, NY 11701 |
Sworn Officers | 26 |
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Agency executives |
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Parent agency | Amityville, New York |
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Official website |
For over 130 years the department has been serving its residents with pride in a community-oriented approach. The mission of the department is to “enhance the quality of life in our village by working in partnership with the community and in accordance with the constitutional rights to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear and provide a safe environment for the residents and persons passing through.”
In 1994, During the 100th Anniversary celebration of the villages incorporation the municipal building built in 1924 was modernized and renamed the William J. Kay, memorial building in the name of the former Chief of Department.
Ranks and Insignia
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Chief | |
Lieutenant | |
Sergeant | |
Detective | |
Police Officer |
Schools
edit- Amityville Memorial High School
- Edmund W. Miles Middle School
- Northeast School
- Northwest School
- Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School
References
edit- ^ James, Carolyn (June 20, 2024). "Amityville Police Department receives New York State Accreditation". Amityville Record. Retrieved July 17, 2024.