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The Town of Fishkill Police Patrol Division is the largest and most visible detail of the police department. It is responsible for all general police services throughout the 32 square miles of the Town, providing support for 23,000 residents. The division supervisor is a lieutenant who oversees all patrol operations including personnel consisting of 8 patrol sergeants and 30 patrol officers.

Patrol is conducted by uniformed officers in clearly marked patrol vehicles in assigned jurisdictional areas of Fishkill. The function of patrol is to respond to calls for assistance and reports of criminal activity, act as a deterrent to crime, enforce state and local laws, identify community needs, provide support and assistance to the community and respond to emergencies.

Patrol Division services include, but are not limited to:

Response to emergency calls for service
Complaint investigation
Patrol of the town
Protection of life and property
Traffic safety and enforcement
Court Security