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COMMUNITY POLICING

 

The Department of Public Safety and our Police Department has long understood the importance of community policing throughout the City of Saratoga Springs.  Community policing is a policing strategy and philosophy based on the notion that community interaction and support can help control crime, with community members helping to identify suspects, detain vandals and bring problems to the attention of police.  Saratoga Springs has enjoyed a reputation as a safe city in part due to the level of cooperation that exists between our citizens, business owners, and the police department.

 

The programs that follow on this page and under the sub pages of our Community Services links are just a few of the long standing programs our department has been involved with.  Our commitment to a safe and crime free community is a partnership with the citizens of our city, and one we value greatly. 

 

 

Child Passenger Safety Seat Program

***Due to 2010 Budget constraints, the Department has temporarily suspended the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program.  We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to resume this very worthwhile program in the future.***

The Saratoga Springs Police Department offers free child car seat inspections and installations by appointment.

 Please call (518) 584-1800 ext. 3405, leave a message, and someone will return your call to schedule an appointment. 

For information about Child Safety Seat laws, refer to the

Governor's Traffic Safety Committee

 

Saratoga County
Operation SAFE CHILD

 

Parents and guardians may obtain SAFE CHILD Cards at the special events or at designated walk-in sites listed below.

Saratoga County Special Events

State Farm’s 9th Annual Child Safety Day
Saturday May 16th, 2009

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saratoga County Locations with Walk-in hours

Investigator Glen Vidnansky
Saratoga Springs Police Department
5 Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs, New York 12866-2298
518-584-1800 x604
Hours: Call for hours of availability

 

More about Operation SAFE CHILD at:  Operation SAFE CHILD

 

        Project Childsafe       

 

Project Childsafe is a nationwide program that helps ensure safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage.

Project Childsafe firearm locks are currently available at our station.  Please protect your firearms. 

 

ALL STARS CAMP

2009 All Stars Camp Information

When:  Four One-Week Sessions from  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Week One - July 20 - 24
Week Two - July 27 - 31
Week Three - August 3 - 7
Week Four - August 10 - 14

Where:  Police Benevolent Association on Weibel Avenue. Campers must provide their own transportation.

How many:  48 campers each week; first-come, first-served.
Because of limited enrollment, campers are expected to commit to the full week.
 
How much:  $75 per camper. No family is denied access due to financial constraints.
Call Becky at 581-1230 ext. 29 for confidential scholarship information.

Why:  The transition to middle school is a vital time, educationally and personally for young people. The award-winning All Stars program enhances positive skills and attitudes that help to ensure success in the middle school environment. All-Stars also builds on the D.A.R.E. curriculum. Campers will participate in group-building, adventure-based games and choose from a wide variety of other activities including sports, dance, arts, music, and projects. They will tour the middle school, meet older students and become more prepared for the year ahead.
 
To Register:  Registration forms were sent home in April to all families of 5th grade students in the Saratoga Springs City School District. For questions, or to request an additional form, call Becky at The Saratoga Partnership for Prevention 581-1230 ext. 29.

Learn more about the All Star Camp at:

Saratoga Partnership for Prevention

2007 ALL STAR CAMP PICTURES

DARE Officer Tony Straus with his students at the 2007 All Star Camp

Officer Paul Veitch speaks with students prior to a K-9 demonstration with his partner, Agbar.

Saratoga Springs Fire Lieutenant Barry with an All Star Camp student learning how to properly use a fire extinguisher on a small fire

A member of the New York State Police and his K-9 partner demonstrate how the team can ascend a ladder to clear a suspect from a roof

 

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