| Welcome to the What's New section of the web site. Here we will strive to provide you with the latest information about the Irvington Police Department, community, safety issues and other law enforcement related information. |
| This is a website devoted to informing as many people as we can reach about the dangers associated with leaving children unattended in or around vehicles. Our efforts are to inform and save lives. At Kids in Cars, we want to protect our most precious cargo and assist in making sure that no child is ever, for a moment, left alone in a motor vehicle. We want to be there for victims and help touch the lives of others through their emotional and brave stories. If we can work together and share our knowledge, then these tragedies can be prevented. After all, saving just one life would make all of the difference in the world, for every life is precious. Download TIP Sheet Here. |
| Past Articles and Information may be found here by clicking on the linked article. |
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| Party Busters Hotline 914-693-5666 If you are aware of an underage party where drinking and other potentially dangerous behavior is taking place and want to do something about it, call the Hotline. You do not have to give your name. |
| Area Police Department Phone Numbers Tarrytown PD 631-5546 Dobbs Ferry PD 693-5500 Ardsley PD 693-1700 Hastings PD 478-2345 Elmsford PD 592-8383 Greenburgh PD 682-5300 Westchester County PD 864-7700 NYS Police Tarrytown 524-0200 |
| Important Irvington Phone Numbers Irvington Village Hall 591-7070 Building Department 591-8335 Irvington Court Clerk 591-7095 Department of Public Works 591-8787 Irvington Public Library 591-7840 Irvington Chamber of Commerce 591-7730 Irvington Water Department 591-7870 Irvington Recreation Department 591-7736 |
| Reminder: Alarm Systems MUST be registered. All alarm systems installed, on or in structures, must be registered with the Police Department. To download an application please check the Forms & Documents section, or stop in headquarters. Penalties are: 1st offense = $150 2nd offense = $250 3rd offense = $500 And all subsequent offenses. |
| Click the Medal for the Duggan Memorial Page |
| Westchester's Most Wanted List |
| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Westchester County Department of Public Safety is looking for Volunteer Part Time Deputy Sheriffs. Must be 21 years old, be able to pass a thorough background investigation and have a good driving record. For further information Please call: 914-864-7714 |
| The Department of Transportation launches a New Website to Assist Persons with Disabilities for Emergency Preparedness. The new site includes advice on emergency preparedness, transportation accessibility, and evacuation methods for certain modes of transportation, such as rail and transit systems. Disabled individuals can learn how to react in situations ranging from evacuations of mass transit systems to being trapped in a car during a blizzard or hurricane. |
| LEARN HOW TO PREVENT ATM THEFT WATCH DEMONSTRATION NOW! |
| IDENTITY THEFT When Bad Things Happen To Your Good Name This is a comprehensive guide prepared by the Federal Trade Commission to help keep you safe. |
| Protect yourself and your family. Visit the NYS Consumer Protection Board Website. This site contains information on recent Scams, Important Safety Recalls, Identity Theft issues, as well information for the Do Not Call List. |
| Have you been a victim of Cyber Crime? Visit the Internet Crime Complaint Center, this site is an alliance between the National White Collar Crime Center and the FBI. |
| Following an increase in Global Positioning Systems (GPS) theft from cars, we are urging local motorists to exercise caution. With some GPS devices valued at more than $1300, we are encouraging motorists to take a pro-active approach in regards to their belongings to deter would-be thieves. Stealing from motor vehicles is definitely not a new problem but with the increase of GPS systems being installed and attached in vehicles, it gives offenders an easy target to steal the property. Offenders are opportunistic. We are warning drivers not to leave their portable GPS devices in their car as this can be an “open invitation” to thieves. Motorists are advised to either take the device with them, or store the device in a secure position away from full-view until they return to their vehicles. If it can be seen, it can be stolen. We are also suggesting that people record the serial number of their GPS system as well as engrave their license number onto the GPS devices, which may act as a deterrent to thieves. This also helps to ensure the efficient return of the item to the rightful owner if we recover it. Stolen GPS devices have recently been obtained opening unlocked car doors or by smashing car windows. The devices’ theft is increasingly being reported. While we urge the Irvington community to be extra vigilant in the face of this new crime and take basic precautions, we continue to target this property-related crime by pro-actively patrolling hot spots, such as the Train Station parking lots, on-street parking, and the Business parking lots in town. Members of the public who have information that may assist police in relation to GPS thefts are urged to contact us at (914) 591- 8080. Anyone who has had a GPS stolen from their vehicle should report the incident to the Irvington Police Station at (914) 591 -8080. -- Chief Michael Cerone |
| Avoid Becoming A Crime Victim While Grieving Obituary notices are unwittingly a source of information for potential criminals. They list names of the deceased, their home address and times of the wakes and funerals. Unfortunately, this information can be used against the grieving party. The following are some precautions which can be used to help prevent becoming a victim: - Have someone watch your residence while at the services - Turn on your lights - Keep a radio or TV on - Leave a car in the driveway |
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Protect Your Home:
The following are ways that you can protect your home and minimize your chance of
becoming the victim of a burglary. The following list of helpful tips should be considered if
you’re planning a trip; some apply throughout the year:
• Make sure all windows and doors are locked, including those leading to your garage.
Curtains or blinds on garage windows will help to prevent prowlers from seeing valuables
inside.
• Make sure the doors of your home have adequate pick resistant type deadbolt locks.
Consult a good locksmith.
• Have a trusted family member, friend or neighbor check your home regularly. Have
them pick up mail, newspapers, packages and deliveries (or consider having them stopped
so they do not accumulate). Also, leave that person a copy of your travel itinerary and a
number where you can be reached in an emergency.
• Arrange to have the lawn cut and the bushes trimmed.
• If you have a second car, leave it in your driveway; if not, let a neighbor park there.
• Do not leave a key under a doormat, flowerpot, or on a window ledge. That’s the first
place burglars will look.
• Do not leave a message on your home or work answering machine, which may
indicate your absence.
• Have timers programmed to turn on lights, a radio and/or television at various times
and locations throughout the house.
• Do not keep valuable jewelry at home. Keep it with other small valuables and important
documents in a safe deposit box.
• Maintain an inventory of your valuable property. Keep a list of serial numbers and
consider engraving certain items with an identifying number.
• If you have an alarm system, service it regularly and use it. If not, consider buying one -
many affordable options are available.
Although this list may appear to be basic, at times, all of us may tend to neglect simple
safety precautions.
| IF you see something, SAY SOMETHING If you see a suspicious package or activity at a bus depot or train station or on a bus or train or, a suspicious vehicle. Don’t keep it to yourself. Immediately notify the bus driver or conductor or the local police department or 1-866-SAFE NYS (1-866-723-3697) Click here for a downloadable Brochure |
| A Message from the Chief Now, thousands of children are walking to and from school and school buses - many for the first time, everyone who drives has a reponsibility to be especially careful during this busy time for school aged youngsters. Hundreds of young children are killed each year in collisions with motor vehicles, and thousands more are severly injured. Children are at a greater risk during the back-to-school period because they tend to be thinking of other things rather than watching for vehicles. We as the Police Department are urging parents to teach their children some simple saftey tips before they head back to school. They are as follows: - Look all ways before crossing the street - Cross only at the corners - Obey Police Officers, crossing guards and traffic signals - Watch for turning cars - Be especially alert in bad weather - Play away from traffic Motorists remember: On a school bus: Yellow lights mean the bus is going to stop. Slow down! Red lights mean students are getting on or off the bus. Stop all Lanes, All directions. -Chief Michael P. Cerone |
| With an increase of reported cases to the Police Department we have added these sites that may assist you with many of your problems. As always feel free to contact the Police Department. It is our policy to conduct a prompt, thorough and appropriate investigation of all criminal activity reported to the department |
| Scam alerts Check out FakeChecks.org This site provides information to avoid becoming a victim in a variety of scams |
| Scams, Fraud, Internet Crimes, ID Theft |
| If you have been a victim of an Internet Scam or Mail Fraud here are some sites that can help: FTC.gov (watch the video to see if a complaint needs to be filed) USPIS.gov (covers most frauds) |
| The Police Department has also become aware of an increase in online fraud from sites such as EBAY and CRAIGSLIST. Read their warnings and policies by clicking above. |