City Of Amsterdam

Police Deapartment

The Amsterdam Police Department consists of 41 sworn, professional police officers, 28 of which are assigned to the patrol division, and 6 to the detective bureau. The remainder serve in upper ranks throughout the department.

In addition to the Patrol and Detective Divisions, there are a wide variety of specialized units: Scuba Team, Bicycle Patrols, D.A.R.E. Officers, School Resource Officers, K-9 teams, Truck Weight Enforcement Teams, Youth Aid Bureau, Emergency Response Team, and Police Scout Explorers.

The Department leads the Capital District in aggressive drug enforcement and Community Policing efforts. This has developed a formidable bond between the Department and the citizens of Amsterdam; a bond that continues to keep Amsterdam one of the safest cities in the Capital District.

City of Amsterdam Chief of Police: Thomas Brownell — 518.842.1100