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The main function of the Alfred Police Department is to provide a highly visible, proactive patrol within the village and to be the first responder to emergency calls for service in the Town of Alfred. The department covers approximately 25 square miles of territory, which includes the village, town and the Alfred University and SUNY at Alfred campuses. The population served fluctuates between 5,100 during the summer to 10,000 while the colleges are in session. All officers are assigned to patrol. The department is comprised of the Chief of Police, one Sergeant, three full-time Patrolmen and eight part-time Patrolmen. All officers are responsible for responding to calls for police services, traffic enforcement, conducting preliminary investigations, conflict resolution, identifying criminal offenders and criminal activity, apprehending offenders, conducting crime prevention and suppression activities and fostering positive police/community relations.
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Remember, in an EMERGENCY Dial 911 for police, fire or ambulance (EMS). 
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Bike patrol
In 1996, in an effort to better serve the community, the Alfred Police Department implemented a bicycle patrol. The objective of the bicycle patrol is twofold: to enhance the image and resources of the police department through increased accessibility of the officer to the public, and to reduce crime by enforcing laws through proactive policing.
The bicycles allow for quick and silent response to emergencies and allow officers to foil crimes in progress with a silent approach. In addition to routine patrol between the hours of 9p.m. and 3 a.m., the bicycles are utilized for special events, festivals, and sporting events.
Bicycle patrol officers attend a one week, physically intensive, Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course offered by the Municipal Police Training Council. Upon completion officer's learn many skills including, riding up & down stairs, suspect contacts, obstacle avoidance, controlled riding and basic bicycle maintainence.
The bicycles allow for quick and silent response to emergencies and allow officers to foil crimes in progress with a silent approach. In addition to routine patrol between the hours of 9p.m. and 3 a.m., the bicycles are utilized for special events, festivals, and sporting events.
Bicycle patrol officers attend a one week, physically intensive, Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Course offered by the Municipal Police Training Council. Upon completion officer's learn many skills including, riding up & down stairs, suspect contacts, obstacle avoidance, controlled riding and basic bicycle maintainence.
P.a.w. patrol
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