Our Mission
The Mission of the Yonkers Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our city - by working in cooperation with the public we serve to maintain a feeling of mutual safety and security - by enforcing the law within the framework of the Constitution - and by providing those services which will protect the people, preserve the peace and contribute to a safe environment for all.

On behalf of the men and women of the Yonkers Police Department, welcome to our website. It is our hope that you will continue to use this site to stay informed of developments in your Police Department and in your city.

The Yonkers Police Department will continue to address the following priorities: Guns, Gangs, Drugs, Quality of life issues and the search for Wanted Persons. While significant improvements in these areas have been made over the years, we must remain vigilant. Excellent arrests, outstanding investigations, improved technology, targeted patrol strategies, the institution of the Compstat process and increased crime prevention efforts are some of the "tools in our toolbox" that are being used in the fight against crime.

Another priority of the Department is to continue to build upon the solid relationship between the police and the community we serve. A successful police department must work in partnership with the community. We need your input. Please let us know when we've done a good job and when we need to make improvements.

In today's post-9/11 world, every police agency must be vigilant regarding the threat of terrorism. The Yonkers Police Department will continue its tireless efforts in this area. Working in partnership with our local, state and federal colleagues, we will do what is necessary to keep Yonkers safe and secure.

Thank you for visiting the Yonkers Police Department website. Working together, the community and the Police can continue to make Yonkers a safe place to live, to work, to visit, to do business and to raise a family.

October UCR Crime Stats (new 12/08)

Crime Stat Graphs / Jan-July

What's New with our Website

Email Tips-Protect Your Information

Good Police Work (updated 12/08)

Police Beat (updated 12/08)

GPS larcenies on the rise

2007 Charity ToughMan Competition Photos

Photos by Detective Vincent Tyler

Blockwatchers Information
Community groups and organizations interested in participating in the “Blockwatchers” program can call the Community Affairs Division at 914-377-7375. You can also fax a request for information to the Community Affairs Division at 914-377-7384. Download Blockwatches Form - CAD-Blockwatcher Form

Civilian Ride-Along Program
Yonkers residents 18 or older who wish to ride with a police officer on patrol may submit an application to the Community Affairs Division. Upon satisfactory completion of a background check, officers arrange ride-alongs for applicants who have been approved for the program. Contact the Community Affairs Division at 914-377-7375 for further information or to apply for the program.

Precinct's Community Council Meetings
1st Precinct: The First Precinct Community Council meets on the second Wednesday of the month (7:30 pm) at the First Precinct located at 730 East Grassy Sprain Road.

2nd Precinct: The Second Precinct Community Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month (7:30 pm) at the Lincoln Park Jewish Center located at 311 Central Park Avenue.

3rd Precinct: The Third Precinct Community Council meets on the third Tuesday of the month (7:30 pm) at the Chema Center located at 435 Riverdale Avenue.

4th Precinct: The Fourth Precinct Community Council holds it regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings are held at the Riverfront Library on the 2nd floor at 7pm.

Homeland Security Advisory System - Current Threat Level

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