| 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. |
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| The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in conjunction with the New York State Motor Vehicle & Insurance Fraud Prevention Board, Division of Criminal Justice Services, the United States Department of Justice and the Village of Irvington Police Department is sponsoring a crime prevention program. The "Watch Your Car" Auto Theft Prevention Program is part of a national campaign designed to deter auto theft and assist in the apprehension of auto thieves. The "Watch Your Car" Auto Theft Prevention Program of New York State offers two methods that will aid in deterring the theft of a vehicle. The first method is a voluntary vehicle registration program where the owners sign a document stating that their vehicles are not normally used between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. and allow for a stop if the vehicle seen being operated between those hours. Decals are affixed to the front and rear windows identifying the vehicle as participating in the program. If law enforcement officers observe the vehicle being driven anywhere in the U.S. during these hours, they may stop the vehicle and verify ownership. The second method of auto theft deterrence is the VIN Etching Program. The owner of a vehicle can have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle acid etched onto each window. This works this as a deterrent against auto theft because "Chop Shops" do not wish to deal with etched windows since the etched VIN number can not be changed or altered without damaging the window. The owner of the vehicle may also receive a 2-5% discount on their auto insurance premiums The Irvington Police Department will be available for anyone wishing to participate in these free programs. To register a vehicle with the "Watch Your Car" Program, the owner must present a valid driver's license, vehicle registration and valid insurance card. |
| For more information call the Irvington Police Department at (914) 231-3022 Please download the following forms and complete prior to your appointment. VIN Etch Release Form Watch Your Car Consent Form |
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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. |
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| 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. 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. |
| A Message from the Chief 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 |
