Contact:

Randy Baker , Police Chief

Address:

10 West Main Street  Batavia, New York 14020

Phone:

Dispatch #: (585) 345-6350 &

Administrative #: (585) 345-6444

Fax:

(585) 344-1878

E-mail:

Baker@batavianewyork.com

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Mission Statement:

It is the mission of the officers and support staff of the Batavia Police Department to provide comprehensive, effective police services that exceeds the expectation of the citizens in a timely and responsive manner.   We recognize that we are an integral part of the community and as such we are committed to addressing the needs of the community to enhance the quality of life for our citizens.  It is our desire to provide an environment for our citizens that fosters cooperation between the Police Department and the community.

 The Batavia Police Department recognizes that the citizens of our City are integral part of the Public Safety Community.  We encourage the citizens to embrace the department and take a proactive approach to assisting us with public safety.

 We encourage the citizen to contact us.

CONTACT INFORMATION

    To Report an Emergency        9-1-1

    Non-Emergency Dispatch       345-6350

    Administrative                           345-6444

    Confidential Tip Line                  345-6370

Neighborhood Enforcement Team
NET Drug enforcement          345-6354

Parking Enforcement Bob Smith    345-6350

Records Office                         345-6356

MAJOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES

·     Preventative patrols, traffic control and enforcement.

·     Criminal investigation.

·     Enforcement and crime suppression.

·           

      Crime prevention education

      Security assessments

      Neighborhood Watch

                        1.  Education

                        2.  Activities

                        3.  Meetings

       Drug/Narcotics Enforcement

1.  The Batavia Police Department takes a proactive approach to counteract illicit       substance abuse and sales in our City.

·            Neighborhood enforcement team, an adaptable multi-task oriented police unit designed to handle illegal activities utilizing conventional and specialized methods and equipment.

      Youth/Juvenile services

            Delinquency and at risk youth interdiction.

                        1.  Follow ups and referrals to appropriate agencies and services

·            Education

·            Custom designed school/youth group educational training for any desired topic

·            Child abducting education and fingerprinting

·            Substance abuse issues, education, referrals

·            Underage drinking enforcement

       Support Staff /Public Services

                        1.  Provide public information

                        2.  Provide copies of reports

                        3.  Background checks

Purpose:     

The purpose of the Batavia Police Department is to provide the best possible police service to the community in the most cost effective manner possible.

In order to accomplish our mission we must.....

1.                      Protect the lives and property of the citizens in the City.           

2.                      Preserve peace and order in the community.           

3.                      Prevent and detect crime, limiting increases in criminal activity and reduce occurrences of all forms of unlawful activity, as measured by analysis of records.               

5.                      Promote the safe and efficient use of the streets and highways and reduce the number of traffic accidents through selective enforcement, as measured by an analysis of records. 

6.                      Emphasize teamwork within the department, maintain the highest professional standards possible.  Provide the necessary training for our officers to handle all aspects of modern public safety challenges. 

7.                      Promote collaboration and cooperation with all other departments/agencies involved with public safety. 

8.                      Promote community policing initiatives within the department and with members of the community interested in taking an active part in assisting with public safety.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES                               

Goal 1: To promote highway safety.

Objective 1: Increase traffic enforcement initiatives.

Objective 2: Increase traffic enforcement educational opportunities for personnel and outline departmental objectives.

Objective 3: Selective traffic enforcement patrols dedicated to aggressive driving, speed enforcement,seat belt compliance and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Goal 2: To emphasize teamwork and cooperation with the community, the Department will expand community policing efforts.

Objective 1: Provide basic community policing training to departmental personnel. 

Objective 2: Provide basic community policing training to interested community members.

a.          Identify the needs of the Police in the community.

b.          Create a workable program addressing these needs utilizing available resources.

c.          Provide for training and recruitment.

d.          Conduct meetings.

Objective 3:  Encourage community involvement in the reporting of criminal, suspicions, and illegal activities.           

Goal 3: To emphasize teamwork within the Department, the Department will increase internal communication and employee involvement in the decision making process.

Objective 1: Conduct monthly supervisor meetings.

Objective 2: Conduct an internal employee job satisfaction survey.  Promote employee participation in the formulation of departmental goals and objectives and the methods in which they are to be accomplished.

Objective 3: Implement desired achievable goals and objectives.

Objective 4: Conduct quarterly efficiency and productivity sessions between supervisors and                                          subordinates. 

Goal 4: To ensure interagency cooperation and collaboration on local and regional issues.

 Objective 1: Narcotics/drug investigation on local, state and federal levels.

Objective 2: Commercial vehicle enforcement.  

Objective 3: Strategic community threat assessment regarding all aspects of potential terrorist threats.

Objective 4: Underage drinking enforcement and aspects of juvenile education programs.

Objective 5: Addressing domestic violence issues.

Objective 6: Elder abuse awareness and intervention.

Other Links.

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