Police - Juvenile

Juvenile Aid Bureau
The City of Poughkeepsie Police Juvenile Aid Bureau assists area families and youth who are demonstrating anti-social behavior. They investigate delinquent acts committed by children under the age of sixteen, including those youth who runaway, are habitually incorrigible, or beyond the lawful control of their parents. In addition, the unit investigates complaints of crimes against children such as abuse and neglect. The unit has three sworn Detectives, a civilian Juvenile Justice Specialist, and a Youth Worker. A primary objective of the unit is to identify and address trends of juvenile criminality Members of the Unit work closely with area schools and other youth related agencies with delinquency prevention and diversionary programs.

Introduction to Careers in Law Enforcement
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services working with the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association, Inc. and the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department has implemented the Introduction to Careers in Law Enforcement (CILE). This program is designed to introduce young men and women to the various careers in the law enforcement field. There are two 14-session cycles in the fall and spring of each school year. There are three components to the curriculum, Career Awareness, Career Exploration and Career Opportunities. The course is available to juniors and seniors in area high schools. It is anticipated that within this context the CILE program will enhance the number of youth interested in a career in law enforcement. This will increase the hiring potential of young people by federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and improve relations between youth and law enforcement personnel. The CILE program is conducted and supervised by members of the department.

Bicycle Registration
The City of Poughkeepsie Police Juvenile Aid Bureau coordinates the Bicycle Registration Program for the City of Poughkeepsie in accordance with Article XI of the Code of Ordinances. All bicycles with a frame size of twenty inches or larger which are used upon public streets, highways and other public places, must register the bicycle with the Police Department to obtain a certificate of registration and identification sticker. The purpose of the registration is to enable the Police Department to notify and return owners bicycles that may have been lost and found. There is no fee for this service.  Registration is open Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 am and 4:30 pm.

P.A.L.
The City of Poughkeepsie PAL was adopted in the mid 1950’s and is a Non-Profit organization funded solely on donations. It exists to enhance youth life through the introduction of sports to their lives. We feel that every youth in the City of Poughkeepsie is entitled to a childhood and the availablity to participate in athletic programs. This acts to enrich the relationship between youth of all ages and the police department. Our mission is to decrease the number of youth involved in criminal activity and to increase their involvement in programs that have a positive impact on their lives. We accomplish this by sponsoring and implementing programs. We also recognize the academic and athletic achievements of our local students through scholarships and sponsorships that enhance their abilities.

The PAL has been recognized by the State of New York Office of the Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer, for a Community Service Award.