Our Mission

The mission of the Wappingers Falls Police Department, in partnership with the community, is to protect life and property, to understand and serve the needs of the village’s neighborhoods, and to improve the quality of life by building capacities to maintain order, resolve problems, and apprehend criminals in a fair and impartial manner consistent with law and reflective of shared community values.

Our Actions

With customer service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigate problems and incidents, seek solutions and foster a sense of security in the Village of Wappingers Falls. We are dedicated to building problem-solving partnerships with our citizens, businesses, and other community stakeholders. We recognize our employees as our most valuable asset. We strive for an organizational climate that values fairness, mutual respect, professional development, and open channels of communication.

Our Commitment

All members of the Wappingers Falls Police Department will nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. Each member accepts the responsibility for the achievement of our mission and is committed to the concepts of the community partnership, problem solving and quality service.

Police Committee:

Joseph Nicholas
Mike Ruffen
Walter Masch