Michael J. Worden
About the Port Jervis Police Department
The Port Jervis Police Department in New York State is a full service law
enforcement agency. Two of the major functions of the police department are
patrol and detectives. According to the Port Jervis Police Department, "the
uniformed patrol function is the backbone of the City of Port Jervis Police
Department. It is the most visible of all divisions, and members assigned to
patrol are primarily in marked patrol vehicles, although at times they may be
seen patrolling on foot, bicycle, or other specialized vehicles. The primary
duties of the Patrol Division are the preservation of the rights of citizens,
the reduction of fear of crime within the community, the maintenance of public
order, providing community service and the protection of persons and property.
Specifically, uniformed patrol officers: Respond to all calls for police
service; Conduct thorough preliminary investigations of all offenses; Conduct
follow-up investigations in cases where the responsibility is not yielded to
another division; Apprehend offenders and recovers stolen property; Enforce laws
and ordinances; Conduct high visibility traffic enforcement and education;
Conduct crime prevention and suppression activities; Conduct public education
and outreach; Maintain close liaisons with the community and fosters positive
police-community relations; Engage in problem solving activities with our
residents; and, Respond to non-criminal complaints."
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