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Department Overview

Sergeant Alex Dunn, Officer Dee Pugliese (Ret), and Chief Bill Rabbitt
Det/Sgt. Dunn, Officer Pugliese (Ret), & Chief Rabbitt

The Mechanicville Police Department is currently working towards becoming a New York State Accredited Agency.  Accreditation is a progressive and contemporary way of helping police agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance. It provides formal recognition that an organization meets or exceeds general expectations of quality in the field. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Mechanicville Police Department members, are dedicated to protecting life and property and working with our citizens to reduce crime, disorder, and the fear of crime. Through community-oriented and problem-oriented policing, we will provide personalized police services with respect for human dignity according to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.

VISION STATEMENT

We envision a future where law-abiding citizens feel safe and take pride and comfort in the quality of life in our community; a future where disorder and criminal activity continue to be vigorously and intelligently pursued. We envision our department as an excellent, service-oriented organization that incorporates innovative strategies, contemporary technologies, proven community policing philosophies, positive leadership, and efficient and effective use of resources in all organizational decisions.

OUR ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES 

Commitment to Service: We believe our primary duty is to safeguard lives and property while respecting the human and constitutional rights of all.

Commitment to Community Involvement: We believe community partnerships are critical elements of our organization. Collaboration, cooperation, and communication with our citizens and businesses are the framework for successful community-oriented policing.

Commitment to our Employees: We believe that our employees are the greatest and most valuable assets of our organization; and that through regular training, education, career development, exemplary leadership, and organizational support, our employees will reach the highest standards of performance and professional satisfaction while serving the needs of our community.

Commitment to Responsibility and Accountability: We believe that the prudent and effective management of our resources is critical to the future of our organization.