Dobbs Ferry is a quaint historic village situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Westchester County. It is located approximately 20 miles north of New York City.

About the Dobbs Ferry Police
The mission of the Dobbs Ferry Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Dobbs Ferry, by working in partnership with the community, and in accordance with constitutional rights to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide a safe environment.

According to the NHSTA, as many as half of the child safety seats in use today are installed incorrectly. Could your child safety seat be one of them?

Police Officers from the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department, who are trained Child Safety Seat Technicians, will assist you with the proper installation of your child safety seat(s). The Officer will look for improperly installed, broken or recalled safety seats and will inspect your child safety seat free of charge.

Child Safety Seat Installation
Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of fatal injuries for children in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA), the majority of the children who had died in crashes would be alive today if they had been properly restrained. Press blue button for messages and more up-to-date information from the Dobbs Ferry Police Department; and to download the following forms:

Frequently Requested Forms
Alarm User Registration Form
Business/Alarm User Registration Form
Business Registration Form
Parking Permit
MV104 - Motor Vehicle Accident Report

A Bit of History about the Dobbs Ferry Police Department
A law enforcement presence within the Village of Dobbs Ferry dates back to 1873 when Lawrence Boyle was appointed to the position of Police Constable. At the initial time of his appointment the Village was unable to provide him the funds to purchase a uniform. He was allotted 50 cents a month to purchase kerosene to light the only two lanterns located on Main Street. By 1879, the Dobbs Ferry Constabulary had added William Boyle, Charles Francis, Timothy Cullinan, Thomas Eaton, Anthony Grancy, and Charles Hauptman to its ranks.

It was not until June 19, 1922, that the Dobbs Ferry Village Board unanimously votes on and approves the formation of the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department. Captain Patrick Costello is promoted to the position of Chief of Police at a salary of $150.00 a month. Peter Rodgers, Edward Fay, and Edward Coffey were all officially appointed to the position of Police Officer at a salary of $130.00 a month.

Location: Dobbs Ferry

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