Message from the Chief It has become apparent by the number of homes being sold in Irondequoit that many readers of Images are new residents to the Town of Irondequoit. Some of you may not be aware that you have a local police department. As your Chief of Police, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Irondequoit Police Department to all our new residents. The police department is located in the Public Safety Building at 1300 Titus Avenue, behind the Town Hall. The department provides police services in Irondequoit 24-hours-per- day, 7-days-per-week. To request a police officer for both emergency and non-emergency services, dial 911. The police department consists of 57 officers, which includes uniform officers, investigators and command staff. The members of the IPD practice the philosophy of Community Policing. This philosophy promotes a strong partnership between residents and their police department. It is based on the premises that both the police and the community must work together as equal partners to identify, prioritize and solve problems such as crime, fear of crime in neighborhoods with the goal of improving the overall quality of life in your neighborhoods and in the community of Irondequoit. The organizational structure of the Irondequoit Police Department consists of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Unit, which includes juvenile investigations, Community Services Unit, and the Administration-Records Division. The Irondequoit Police Department provides all of the police services for the Town of Irondequoit. Assistance is received from county, state and federal law enforcement agencies when needed. Police reports such as incident, accident, stolen property and others are kept on file at the Public Safety Building. Copies may be obtained Monday-Friday 8 AM-4PM at a fee of $ .25 per copy. Fingerprinting for licenses, etc. is provided on Monday-Wednesday-Friday 9AM-3PM to Town residents and businesses at a fee of $ 15.00. Police record checks may be obtained for a fee of $ 15.00. A waiting period of five business days is required. Property which is turned into the police department or obtained through an investigation may be released Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM. (Appointment recommended) This property may consist of lost and found, stolen or confiscated items. The property clerk can be contacted at 336-6000 ext. 2260. Police Department Division Supervisors: Operations Division Captain Martin Corbett 585-336-6000 ext. 2308 Fax: 342-5699 Criminal Investigation Unit Sergeant Barry VanNostrand 585-336-6000 ext. 2211 or 2236 Fax: 342-3655 Community Services Unit Officer Lisa Storer 585-336-6000 ext. 2290 Fax: 342-3655 Community Services Assistant Eileen Richard 585-336-6000 ext. 2287 Fax: 342-3655 Records Officer Manager Susan Rumfola 585-336-6000 ext. 2310 Fax: 342-5699 The Irondequoit Police Department is a New York State accredited agency.
As your Chief of Police, I encourage you to call the police when you see something suspicious or questionable in your neighborhood. Your participation is essential, and we must work together to solve community problems and keep Irondequoit a great and safe place to live. Copies of our annual report are online and on file at both branches of the Irondequoit library.
Richard J. Boyan Chief of Police 585-336-6000 ext. 2306 |