Staffing
o meet the growing demand for police services in an economical manner while maintaining a competent modern professional law enforcement agency is a challenging endeavor. To meet the needs of the community the department is organized into four areas of responsibility.

Criminal Investigations: The department’s investigator is responsible for managing, directing, conducting and co-coordinating investigations that are beyond the capabilities of the patrol unit. In addition the investigator coordinates our investigations and assists other law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions with their investigations for the Town of Woodbury. The investigator works under the direct supervision of the Lieutenant and Chief of Police.

Patrol Division: Currently there are fifteen (15) full time patrol officers and one part time officer assigned to this division. Fourteen (14) officers are assigned to patrol and one officer is permanently assigned to the school district as a School Resource Officer. Patrol Officers are the servants of the people. They are responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, detection and arrest of suspects, the preservation of our quality of life, traffic enforcement and police service duties. These officers possess a thorough knowledge of the Penal Law, Vehicle & Traffic Law, local ordinances, use of force, crime prevention, department rules, regulations and policies, and modern police operational techniques. Patrol officers perform their duties with visual acuity, and sound judgment while being resourceful, patient, courteous and tactful.

Communications & Support: The civilian personnel of the department staff this division. Currently there are four (4) full time dispatchers, six (6) part-time dispatchers, One (1) part-time police matron, and various interpreters as required by the department. The communications center is the heart of the department and is responsible for dispatching police, fire and ambulance calls within the Town. Dispatchers insure that vital information is accurately and efficiently disseminated to the appropriate units in the field while maintaining accurate records of their transactions. Police Matrons assist the patrol officers with females during the investigation and/or arrest phase of the criminal process. Interpreters are used to translate foreign languages as needed to conduct the business of the department.

The proper cohesive management, administration and continuous training of these four (4) areas enable the Police Department to maintain our safety and quality of life. As an accredited police agency the Town of Woodbury Police Department meets or exceeds all of the professional standards of modern law enforcement today.