Patrol Units

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:

• Responding to calls for service ( complaints, motor vehicle accidents , 911 emergency dispatches, public assistance calls)
• Assisting the Fairview , Roosevelt , Hyde Park, Staatsburg, West Clinton and Pleasant Valley Fire Departments with fire and medical emergencies.
• Enforcement of New York State Motor Vehicle laws.
• Executing warrants to apprehend wanted persons
• Working with various other agencies including the Dutchess County Child Protective Services and Department of Mental Hygiene.
• Preparing written reports.
• Preventive patrol.

Sergeant Robert Benson	Sergeant Robert Benson is in charge of the day tour. He was formally the D.A.R.E. Officer for the department, and is the head of the Traffic Enforcement program. Sergeant Benson is a certified child seat inspector and installer, and is an active member of the bicycle patrol unit. He also writes a number of grants for the department on a yearly basis.
Officer Daniel Speedling	Officer Daniel Speedling began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department as a dispatcher in 1999. He was appointed as a police officer in 2001. Officer Speedling is heavily involved in traffic enforcement, and has led the department in D.W.I. arrests in previous years. Officer Speedling is active in the bicycle patrol unit, and is a certified drug recognition expert.
Officer Joshua Tucker	Officer Joshua Tucker began his employment with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in June 2010. He was formerly employed by the Orange County Sheriffs Office, and completed the police academy in 2008.
Officer Brad Moore	Officer Brad Moore began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Departmett in 2005. Officer Moore was previously employed by the Village of Red Hook Police Department. Officer Moore is the current D.A.R.E Officer at Haviland Middle School, and gives a great deal of his time to the program. Officer Moore is a certified Juvenile Officer, car seat inspector & crime scene technician.
Officer Jason Ruscillo	Officer Jason Ruscillo began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in September 2005. Officer Ruscillo was awarded the 2007 DWI award for the most DWI arrests, and the 2008 Top Cop award for his efforts in teamwork within his squad.
Officer Ronald Cook	Police Officer Ronald Cook began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in 1998.
Officer Daniel Montalto	Officer Daniel Montalto joined the ranks of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in September 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 with The Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.
Officer Jackie Mikula	Officer Jackie Mikula began her law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in August 2008. Officer Mikula completed her training with the Dutchess County Police Academy in February 2009.
Officer Kevin Watts	Officer Watts began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in the spring of 2006 as a dispatcher. Officer Watts was hired as a police officer in August 2008. He completed his basic training with the Dutchess County Police Academy in February 2009, where he proudly recieved the top academic award for his class.
Officer Antonio Rodriguez	Officer Rodriguez began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in August 2008. Officer Rodriguez completed his basic training with the Dutchess County Police Academy in February 2009. He is very active in the field of DWI enforcement.
Officer Allen Roberts	Police Officer Allen Roberts began his career with Hyde Park in 1981, and served until his retirement in December 2009. He now works on a part-time basis, and serves as a mentor to the younger officers.
Officer Sean Phillips	Police Officer Sean Phillips began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in Novenmber 2009. He was previously employed by the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.
Officer Angelo "Mike" Strazza	Police Officer Angelo Strazza, or Mike as he is commonly known, has been with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department for 25 years, having been appointed in 1985. He brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and training to the other members of the department. Police Officer Strazza is currently the Department Court Officer.
Sergeant Paul Caccia	Sergeant Paul Caccia is currently in charge of the 3pm-11pm shift. He was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant, after serving for many years as the School Resource Officer at FDR High School. He is a certified firearms and Taser instructor, as well as a certified polygraph operator.
Sergeant Dean Robinson	Under construction