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With over 167 miles of roadways contained within 37.6 square miles the responsibilities of the Patrol Division are the primary activity of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department. The duties of uniformed personnel include:

In 2004 the department responded to 9,981 calls for service which included 775 vehicle and traffic tickets, 283 arrests and 770 motor vehicle accident investigations.


Sergeant Robert Benson		 Sergeant Robert Benson is in charge of the overnight Shift. He was formally the D.A.R.E. Officer for the department, but since his promotion to Sergeant, he is now the head of our Traffic Enforcement program. Sergeant Benson is also a certified child seat inspector and installer. He is devoted to keeping our highways a safe place to travel upon.

Officer Paul Caccia		 Officer Paul Caccia is currently the School Resource Officer at the Franklyn D Roosevelt High School. Officer Caccia is the departments certified polygraphists. Officer Caccia is a certified D.A.R.E. Officer, firearms instructor, Taser Instructor and a certified child seat inspector installer.

Officer Speedling		 Officer Daniel Speedling began his career with the Hyde Park Town Police as a dispatcher in 1999. On October 2001 he was appointed as a full time police officer. Officer Speedling his been heavily involved in traffic enforcement, and has held the record number for D.W.I. arrests for our agency in previous years. Officer speedling is currently involved in our bike patrol and is a certified drug recognition expert.

Sergeant Truitt		 The Town of Hyde Park Police K-9 Unit was formed in May 2000 and is currently under the direction of Sgt. William Truitt. His partner is K-9 Adis, an 8 year old 105 lb. black and tan German Sheppard imported from Europe. Adis is a dual purpose dog trained in both narcotics detection and patrol. Sgt. Truitt and Adis graduated from the Kingston Police K-9 Academy in June 2001 and continue to receive monthly training in all aspects of K-9 duties. Sgt. Truitt and Adis frequently give K-9 demonstrations to local schools, senior citizen and church groups and other community organizations. The K-9 Unit is frequently called to assist other agencies without an available K-9 Unit.

Officer Brad Moore		 Officer Brad Moore began his career with the town of Hyde Park police Dept in 2005. Officer Moore transferred to the Town of Hyde Park Police Department from the Village of Red Hook. Officer Moore is the current D.A.R.E Officer assigned to Haviland Middle School. Officer Moore is a certified Juvenile Officer, car seat inspector & crime scene technician.

Officer Jason Ruscillo		 Officer Jason Ruscillo was hired with The Hyde Park Police Department in September 2005. In May of 2006, Officer Ruscillo completed the Basic Course For Police Officer through the dutchess county sheriffs academy. Since his graduation Officer Ruscillo has been awarded the 2007 DWI award for the most DWI arrests & the 2008 top cop award for his effort in teamwork within his squad.

Officer Daniel Montalto		 Officer Daniel Montalto joined the ranks of the Hyde Park Police Department on September 6, 2005. Officer Montalto is currently in charge of the college internship program and recieved the 2006 officer of the year award. Officer Montalto was previously employed as a Deputy Sheriff, with The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office.

Officer Graduation Day		 Other than a military boot camp a Police Academy is one of the toughest things an individual can accomplish. Physically, mentally and psychologically a person’s endurance is tested. At the end of the academy the class size is usually much less than when it first started. Many Police Officers will tell you that it is something that they would never want to do again, but on the other hand it is an experience in their life that they wouldn’t trade for the world. On Graduation day being presented with your certification as a “Police Officer” as your family looks on is one of the proudest moments of your life. The photo to the left is Officer Ruscillo being presented with his certification by Chief McKenna.

Officer Joyce Banks		 Officer Joyce Banks began her Career with the Town of Hyde Park as an Animal Control Officer in 1990. Officer Banks, pursued the law enforcement career and became a police officer with this agency in 1993. Officer Banks is a certified Juvenile Officer, and she is assigned to investigate all sexual abuse cases.

Officer Jackie Mikula		 Officer Mikula began her law enforcement career with the town of Hyde park police dept in August 2008. Officer Mikula completed her basic training with the Dutchess County sheriffs office zone 14 police academy in February 2009.

Officer Kevin Watts		 Officer Watts began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park police dept in the spring of 2006 as a part time dispatcher. Officer Watts was hired as a full time police officer in August 2008. Officer Watts completed his basic training with the Dutchess County sheriffs office zone 14 police academy in February 2009. Officer Watts proudly recieved the top academic award as well as the top cop award for his class.

Officer Antonio Rodriguez		 Officer Rodriguez began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park police dept in August 2008. Officer Rodriguez completed his basic training with the Dutchess County sheriffs office zone 14 police academy in February 2009.

Lieutenant Donald Goddard		 Lieutenant Donald Goddard began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in January 1986. In January he was promoted to Sergeant, and then to Lieutenant in 2005. Towards the end of 2006 Lieutenant Lt. Goddard works very hard in gaining Grants from New York State for essential police equipment. Lieutenant Goddard is the current ranking officer.

Last updated at Saturday Nov 14, 2009 11:35:06