Police Department

Overview

The Waterford Police Department is a full-service NYS Accredited law enforcement agency which provides services to the residents and visitors of the Town and Village of Waterford, NY. The Department has a total of 15 full and part time employees.

The patrol division of the Department consists of one full time sergeant and 6 full time Police Officers. A Sergeant is assigned as the training director, two Officers are assigned to field training, three Officers are certified as bike patrol officers and one Officer provides DARE to two school districts in the Town and Village and also serves as a School Resource Officer.

Additionally, Officers routinely walk foot patrol in the Village as well as at several annual festivals at the waterfront. The Department employs a full-time animal control officer and one part time police matron. The communications function of the Department is provided by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office who, in addition to providing dispatch services for police, also provides communications for five volunteer fire departments and a full time Rescue Squad.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to improve the quality of life in the Town of Waterford. Our goal can only be accomplished through the combined efforts of the Police Department and the community. Working together – maintaining peace, providing safety and security for our citizens, reducing the fear of crime and solving problems can be achieved through this joint effort.

Success in our mission requires the administration, every employee of this Department and the citizens of our Town to commit to work together to maintain Waterford Police tradition as a trusted source of help.

Values Statement

The following values must be the basis of all of our actions:

P. R. I. D. E.
Protection and Pride
Responsibility and Respect
Integrity and Ideas
Dedication to Duty
Employee Excellence