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See Something, Say Something reporting tool added to Town of Rotterdam Website
The Town of Rotterdam has set up a section on the Town website (www.rotterdamny.org) to allow residents to make a report regarding Code Enforcement issues, non-working fire hydrants, non-working street lights, or other roadway issues. The new system will log all reports and ensure that they are forwarded to the appropriate department for further action. […]
Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative
Click here to view the Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative report or click this link https://rotterdampd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Police-Reform-Final-Report.pdf. Pursuant to New York State Executive Order 203, the Rotterdam Police Department along with the Rotterdam Town Board established the Town of Rotterdam Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. The collaborative was formed in the fall of 2020 […]
Residents should be aware of Kidnapping Scam
Please see this link for information on a kidnapping scam https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/newyork/news/press-releases/virtual-kidnapping-scam-on-the-rise-in-new-york-city. It has recently come to the attention of the Rotterdam Police Department that a couple in the City of Schenectady became victims of this fraud. Most of the information detailed in this link was identical to our local case, except the perpetrator did call from a […]
The Rotterdam Police Department is now a Certified Car Seat Fitting Station and offers free safety inspections. The Rotterdam Police Department conducts child safety seat inspections by appointment only. In addition to our certified car seat fitting station, please visit the New York State Traffic Safety Committee web site at www.safeny.com for a listing of […]
Transfer of the Rotterdam Police Department Dispatch Center
Notice Regarding the Transfer of the Rotterdam Police Department Dispatch Center to the Schenectady County Unified Communications Center (UCC) Effective 8:00 am…
Rotterdam Police Department
101 Princetown Road
Rotterdam, NY 12306
G. William Manikas
Chief of Police
(518) 355-7331
Due to concerns regarding Coronavirus the Rotterdam Police Department is suspending non-essential access to police headquarters (101 Princetown Rd. Rotterdam, NY 12306). If you have an emergency that requires police assistance please dial 911 or contact (518) 630-0911 for non-emergency assistance.
If you need to request any paperwork (FOIL) you may navigate to www.rotterdampd.com or contact (518) 355- 7331 (option 8, then option 8) to make the request. Please be aware that our officers will take all reasonable precautions, including social distancing, to protect the health and safety of our residents. Thank you for your patience at this time.
