HFPD – The News of the Highlands

HFPD catches three robbers

April 11, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

Thursday who had just robbed both the Highland Falls and Vails Gate Walgreens

Church offers prayers for public servants

October 20, 2021 Editorial Staff

This year’s Public Safety Sunday, held on October 10, was a special celebration as well as opportunity to honor the ambulance corps, firefighters, law enforcement, and public officials in our area.

911 officials spoke in Highlands

August 25, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner for 911 and 911 Director of Operations were at Monday’s meeting of the Highlands Town Board to explain the services offered by Orange County’s 911 program.

Highland Falls top cops had good advice for seniors

July 28, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

It’s a good thing no major crime happened in Highland Falls last Tuesday afternoon, because two of the HFPD’s top officers were tied up talking to local senior citizens about a wide variety of topics.

Government

Livsey & Pierri address policing

July 7, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

At the June 29 Town Board meeting, Supervisor Bob Livsey said he is “not afraid” of taking over the policing of Highland Falls.

Many express opinions on policing

June 23, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls — and Fort Montgomery — residents most definitely have opinions on local policing.

Government

HFPD reform plan complete

April 14, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio said this week that the HFPD’s state-mandated police reform plan is complete and is available for public view on the village’s website

Government

D’Onofrio offers local info, ways to get help

March 18, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Mayor Joe D’Onofrio opened his Village Board meeting Monday by asking those in attendance — exactly 10 people, including board members, as allowed by new federal guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 — to stand and give an ovation to doctors, nurses, EMS workers, volunteers and so many others who are on the “front lines” of keeping Americans safe right now.

HFPD installs plate readers

November 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Police Department put “a great investigative tool” in place this month, as two wireless mounted License Plate Readers were installed in the two locations most enter and exit the village.

Officer Ripa says ‘slow down’

August 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Schools reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 4, so police are hanging these reminder signs around the region.