DEPARTMENT NEWS
New Hires and Promotions
On January 8th, 2024 the Guilderland Police Department’s newest police officer was sworn in by Supervisor Peter Barber at a swearing-in ceremony held at the Guilderland Town Hall. The Guilderland Police Department welcomes Officer Nicholas Crodelle, a lateral transfer from the SUNY Albany Police Department.
On November 27th, 2023 the Guilderland Police Department’s newest police officers were sworn in by Supervisor Peter Barber at a promotional and swearing-in ceremony held at the Guilderland Town Hall. The three new officers are lateral transfers from the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. In addition, Officer Nick Jaeger was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
(L to R) Sergeant Nick Jaeger, Officer Matt Lyons, Officer Josh Lyons, Officer Matt Romano, Chief Dan McNally, Captain Eric Batchelder, Lt. Joe DeVoe, Town Supervisor Peter Barber
Retail Interdiction Detail Recognition
In December, Retail Interdiction Officer Barak Strock was recognized by Crossgates Mall's Victoria's Secret and Pink stores for going above and beyond on his support and services provided to the stores within the mall.
(L to R) Lt. Joe DeVoe, Officer Nicholas Crodelle, Chief Dan McNally, Captain Eric Batchelder
Guilderland Police 50th Anniversary Memorabilia Available
The Guilderland Police began patrolling the streets of Guilderland in 1972 with a small police force in a rural town. As the Town has grown so has the Guilderland Police Department, which now has 41 members from the Chief of Police down to Patrol Officers. This summer to commemorate 50 years of serving our community, the Guilderland Police Department held two special events. The first was at DiCaprio Park in June and the second was a combined event with National Night Out at Tawasentha Park, Members of the Guilderland Police Department celebrated with our community, 50 years of dedicated service by the men and women of the Guilderland Police.
To mark this milestone, the Guilderland Police are selling challenge coins and patches while supplies last. The coins are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00 and the patches are $5.00 each. Payment is accepted by cash, check or money order payable to Town of Guilderland. Memorabilia is available for pickup only in the police Chief's office, on the second floor of the police department, Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.