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 all calls for service - those which come directly into the Town of Hyde Park Police Department, and those which come through Dutchess County 911 that are in the Town of Hyde Park.
• Patrolling the neighborhoods and businesses in the Town.
• Assisting the Fairview, Roosevelt, Hyde Park, Staatsburg, West Clinton and Pleasant Valley Fire Departments, and Northern Dutchess Paramedics with fire and medical emergencies.
• The enforcement of all applicable laws of the State of New York.
• The enforcement of New York State Vehicle and Traffic laws.
• Executing warrants in the apprehension of wanted persons.
• Working closely with the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police.
• Working with the United States National Park Police in the protection of the historic sites in the Town.
• Working with various other agencies including the Dutchess County Child Protective Services and Department of Mental Hygiene.

Lieutenant Robert Benson	Lieutenant Robert Benson is the second-in-command of the department. He began his career with the Town of Hyde Park in 1995; he was previously employed by the Town of Lloyd Police Department.
Sergeant Brad Moore	Sergeant Brad Moore began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in 2005. Sgt. Moore was previously employed by the Village of Red Hook Police Department.
Sergeant Paul Caccia	Sergeant Paul Caccia began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in 2000. He had previously been employed by the Town of Putnam Valley and the Town of Fishkill Police Departments.
Sergeant Dean Robinson	Sergeant Dean Robinson has been a police officer with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department since 1987.
Officer Daniel Speedling	Police Officer Daniel Speedling began his career with Town of Hyde Park Police Department as a dispatcher in 2000, and was hired as a police officer one year later in 2001.
Officer Joshua Tucker	Police 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.
Officer Jason Ruscillo	Police Officer Jason Ruscillo began his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in September 2005.
Officer Ronald Cook	Police Officer Ronald Cook began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in 1998.
Officer Jackie Mikula	Police Officer Jackie Mikula began her law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in August 2008.
Officer Kevin Watts	Police Officer Kevin Watts began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in the spring of 2006 as a dispatcher, as was hired as a police officer in August 2008.
Officer Anthony Rodriguez	Police Officer Anthony Rodriguez began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in August 2008.
Officer Allen Roberts	Police Officer Allen Roberts has been a police officer for 30 years, beginning his career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in 1981.
Officer Sean Phillips	Police Officer Sean Phillips began his law enforcement career with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in November 2009. He was previously employed by the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.
Officer Angelo Strazza	Police Officer Angelo Strazza, or Mike as he is commonly known, has been with the Town of Hyde Park Police Department since 1985.
Officer Martin Monaco	Police Officer Martin Monaco was hired by the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in August 2010. He was previously employed by the Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.
Officer Daniel Montalto	Police Officer Daniel Montalto joined the ranks of the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in September 2005. Officer Montalto was previously employed with The Dutchess County Sheriffs Office.
Officer Thomas Mirabella	Police Officer Thomas Mirabella was hired by the Town of Hyde Park Police Department in April 2010. He was previously employed by the Village of Red Hook Police Department.
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