The following is written as of: 28 February 2012

About the White Plains Department of Public Safety
"The Department of Public Safety, led by Commissioner David E. Chong, oversees the Police and Fire Bureau as well as Emergency Medical Services and All-Hazards Planning.

"The City of White Plains has earned a reputation as a community with a high level of police and fire protection services. This reputation is reflected in its low crime rate statistics when compared with cities of similar size as well as the City’s excellent fire insurance rating of "1" for New York State communities."

White Plains Public Safety Model
"The White Plains Public Safety Model offers a command and administrative structure that provides a coordinated emergency response. Police-Fire collaboration has led to service enhancements that go beyond addressing routine issues. The leveraging of public safety resources has led to greater efficiency and effectiveness for personnel from both agencies. Daily collaboration between police and fire commanders on crime, fire, and quality-of-life issues has established a strong base upon which to build a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. The model also stresses a collaborative effort with other agencies and the private sector regarding public safety concerns and the creation of partnerships in safe housing, crime and fire prevention, education and emergency planning and response."

Public Safety Advisory Board
"The purpose of the Public Safety Citizen Advisory Board is to enhance the partnership between the Department and the citizens of White Plains. This is being done by furthering the exchange of information and ideas, promoting harmonious police-community relations, and working to improve conditions related to the provision of public safety services to the community. The Advisory Board members promote community education, communication and cooperation.

"The Citizen Advisory Board meets four (4) times throughout the year with the leadership and other members of the Department of Public Safety. Meetings are held at the Department of Public Safety building. Board members receive training from public safety staff to increase their understanding of the various tasks members of public safety are called upon to provide every day."

Patrol Division
"Patrol Division Officers safeguard the city twenty-four hours a day by foot, bicycle and by car. They are the first responders to a wide variety of calls for service including violent felonies, medical emergencies, traffic enforcement and assisting the public with all types of problems."

"The Patrol Division is the largest and most visible division of the Department. It currently consists of one hundred and seven (107) sworn members (Police Officers) and eight (8) Public Safety Aids."

Location: White Plains

Categories
Police Departments / Sherriff's Offices