Police Department – Town of Deerpark

Police Commissioner: Karl A. Brabenec, MPA

Police Chief: William R. Werner

Sergeant: Elizabeth Sullivan
Sergeant: Raymond Cirulli
Sergeant: Russell Potter

Mailing address: P.O. Box 119, Huguenot, NY 12746

Physical address: Building # 2, 231 Rt. 209, Huguenot, NY 12746

Emergency Phone: 845-856-4333

locally Dial: 911

Non-Emergency Phone: 845-858-4529

Fax: 845-856-5512

E-Mail: deerparkpolice@frontiernet.net

DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY – (845) 858-4529

Dial “0” to leave a voicemail for the on-duty officer concerning General inquiries and any other
information.
Dial “5” to leave a voicemail for a department Detective.
Dial “6” to leave a voicemail for a department supervisor.
If you wish to leave a voicemail for a particular active duty member, please dial the
corresponding voicemail box number:

Police Administration:
305 Police Chief William R. Werner

OTHER CONTACTS AND INFORMATION
REQUESTS FOR POLICE INCIDENT REPORT OR ACCIDENT REPORTS:
Any request for a police incident report or an accident report must to be directed through the Town Clerk’s office, 420 Route 209, Post Office Box 621, Huguenot, New York 12746. Please provide as much information as possible to help expedite your request. The telephone number is (845) 856-2210 extension 2. A fee as permitted by law may apply to cover the cost of copying the document. All fees are collected and paid through the Town Clerk’s office. The police department does not directly accept any fees. That law requires a response to your request within five (5) business days when made pursuant to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and either the document(s) must be
provided, denied or a reasonable time frame provided when the documents might be available or denied.

• It is important to note that the desired information may be protected and not able to be disclosed. Particularly if an arrest has not been made, a suspect or person being interviewed is not entitled to know the identity of the complainant. Even a victim is not arbitrarily entitled to all details contained in a report. An attorney or judge might otherwise be required to subpoena the information.
• There are many privacy issues where the names of assistant district attorneys, police officers, victims, witness, complainants and other persons interviewed can be redacted. Police techniques and certain actions can be redacted. The Civil Rights Law forbids the release of information concerning victims of sex crimes. A person’s right to privacy might very well outweigh a person’s right to know. Similarly, even police officers are not informed the identity of the caller that might report an alleged incident to the state’s Child Abuse Hotline. Social service agencies such as welfare cannot even provide information on their clients to police unless the crime is directly related to that agency function. Even when an arrest is made, the defendant is not necessarily entitled to the identity of the victim, witness, etceteras unless the identity of the victim, witness, etceteras had been contained in the accusatory instrument needed to arraign the defendant. Due process must take place and the information may otherwise become available through discovery proceedings or other judicial settings
• The Criminal Procedure Law provides that records relating to matters wherein a person is acquitted should be sealed and not disclosed. Wherein, as many cases, a person was not charged with the commission of a crime or offense and the legal opinion provided to the department, it is protected from disclosure.
• Generally a minimum of five (5) business days are needed for the processing, review and administrative approval of a Police Accident Report, Form MV104A.
  INQUIRIES CONCERNING TRAFFIC SUMMONS OR ANY OTHER COURT MATTERS:
  Inquiries regarding any traffic summons or other court matter must be directed through
  the court. Justice Osowick can be reached at (845) 856-2210 extension 8 and Justice
  Wulff can be reached at (845) 856-2210 extension 7. The court address is 420 Route
  209, Post Office Box 621, Huguenot, New York 12746.
• CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER:
  In addition to his regular patrol duties Officer Rich serves the department as a Crime
  Prevention Officer. Any questions or requests concerning crime prevention matters
  should be directed to (845) 858-4529 extension 365. Officer Rich is also the department
  representative for the Neighborhood Watch Program.
• CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE:
  You may be eligible for compensation from the New York State Crime Victims Board for
  items such as ”lost wages, medical expenses, counseling, funeral expenses, essential
  personal property, occupational rehabilitation, moving expenses or crime scene
  cleanup”. Police and District Attorneys can help protect you against harassment and
  intimidation. Information brochures and information cards may be found at every police
  station, precinct house or any location in New York State where a crime may be
  reported. Compensation applications might also be available at those locations.
  Applications are also available on-line.
• The Orange County Crime Victims Assistance Program can assist with: explanation of
  court proceedings, referral to agencies for emotional support and assistance,
  preparation of Crime Victim Impact Statements for the court presenting the victim’s
  views regarding sentencing and restitution. They may also assist with accompaniment
  to court, to a police station, to the district attorney’s office, for Grand Jury testimony.
  They can also assist with Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention, preparation of Family
  Offense Petitions for Family Court, and assistance in filing compensation claims with the
  N.Y.S. Crime Victims Board for eligible medical, counseling and out-of-pocket expenses.
  Further information can be found on the State’s Web site at – www.cvb.state.ny.us. You
  may also call 1-800-247-8035 or TTY at 1-888-289-9747. The County’s Middletown
  office telephone number is (845) 346-1201 and the Goshen office telephone number is
  (845) 291-4780 while the Family Court Unit telephone number is (845) 291-4015.
• ORDERS OF PROTECTION:
  Orders of Protection and Temporary Orders of Protection as known in New York State
  and Restraining Order as known in other jurisdictions are not issued by a police officer or
  police department, those orders can only be issued by the Courts.
• Police can sometimes assist in acquiring an order, provided an offense is already filed or
  the request accompanies an information or complaint to be filed with the local criminal
  court. A police officer may be required to serve upon the defendant or respondent, a
  duly issued Order of Protection or Temporary Order of Protection.
• A local criminal court justice (Town Justice) can only issue an order of protection or a
  temporary order of protection that is based on an offense filed in his or her court. The
  victim of the offense need be the requesting party or the parent or guardian of a child
  and the child is a victim but other exceptions may apply, including when a local criminal
  court justice is acting as a superior court justice. There may also be restrictions that do
  not allow a local criminal court justice the ability to issue a protection order. A local
  criminal court justice at his or her own discretion can issue an order of protection or
  temporary order of protection without the consent of the victim.
• A superior court judge can issue an Order of Protection or a Temporary order of
  protection even when an offense has not been filed in their Court. These offenses are
  usually family matter such as a domestic incident and are commonly issued by the
  Family Court. The process begins at the Probation Intake Unit, 255-275 Main Street,
  Goshen, New York 10924, where they will assist in the processing of the required
  documents. They can be reached at (845) 291-4750.
• SAFE HOMES OF ORANGE COUNTY:
  Safe Homes of Orange County is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to providing
  confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children. They offer a
  24 hour Hotline as well as shelter, advocacy, accompaniment, support groups, individual
  support as well as information and referral. Their main office is in Newburgh but there is
  an office locally in the City of Port Jervis. They can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-
  503-HOPE (4673).
• SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
  In addition to her regular duties, Sergeant Sullivan serves as the department
  coordinator for all sex offenders registered as residing or being employed within the
  Town of Deerpark. Any questions concerning convicted sex offenders that reside or
  work locally should be directed to (845) 858-4529. Additional information
  on any convicted sex offender registered in New York State can be found at –

  http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/nsor/.

• SPECIALTY PATROLS:
  During the late 1990’s the police department was the recipient of a mountain bike from a
  generous local benefactor. Since that time police bicycle patrols were sparse due to
  training requirements but patrols were nevertheless activated from time to time. Due to
  their stealth abilities officers were able to apprehend individuals charged with committing
  narcotic and other offenses in progress without detection of the officer until it was too
  late. In 2008 the department now has on staff 2 full-time police officers and 1 part-time
  police officer trained. While the Town of Deerpark is largely undeveloped, clustered
  communities do exist that warrant and enable the use of police mountain bikes for
  patrols. Patrols will be more frequent but in addition to the officer’s other duties, will be
  activated based on officer availability, weather conditions and other factors.
• Because of a seemingly large number of complaints against all terrain vehicle operators
  and incidents involving all terrain vehicles including accidents, the Town of Deerpark
  during late 2006 purchased 2 model year 2007 Yamaha 660 Grizzly all terrain vehicles
  for its police department. The Town has its own local law concerning the operation of all
  terrain vehicles. Besides being used for patrol purposes and apprehending violators, the
  specialty vehicles will also be used for search and rescue efforts and in conducting
  criminal investigations as may be needed. During 2006 and 2007 the department
  trained and equipped 8 of its police officers, having attained an Emergency Vehicle
  Operation Course training presented by the New York State Department of
  Environmental Conversation police. During 2005 a serious flood devastated the Town of
  Deerpark that required the police department to seek assistance from 10 other law
  enforcement agencies that provided ATV patrols to portions of the town and that
  showcased another need for the Town of Deerpark to acquire units of its own.
• OTHER USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
  (845) 856-6500 New York State Police
  (845) 291-2050 Orange County District Attorney’s Office
  1-800-227-0028 Orange County Sheriff’s Office
  (845) 856-5101 City of Port Jervis Police Department
  (845) 291-2332 Orange County Health Department
  (845) 291-2600 Orange County Department of Mental Health
  (845) 858-1400 Orange County Probation Department, Port Jervis office
  (845) 858-1420 Orange County Department of Social Services, Port Jervis office
  (845) 291-2800 Orange County Department of Social Services, Adult & Children Services
  (845) 291-3000 Orange County Government