Newark, NY Police Department

The day is finally here!! Our four new officers, who started their academy back in February, were officially "pinned" and received their badges at a ceremony at FLCC tonight. Congratulations to them on a great achievement. We're extremely proud of them. You'll see them out on field training starting next week.

Please be aware that there is no fishing allowed at T. Spencer Knight Park between North Main Street and East Avenue. Signs have been posted.

We appreciate the public's help getting the person identified on the last post. Let's see if we can't get an identification on these two. Not great pictures, but if you can recognize either of them or if anything about them looks familiar, please give us a shout.

It was a great turnout at the Laurel House 5K today. NPD's own Officer Andrade took a second place medal for his age group. Congratulations to Officer Andrade and all of the medal winners!!

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Operates one or more types of specialized automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual tasks in connection with such operation; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: These duties involve responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of specialized heavy automotive equipment used in highway repair, maintenance or construction projects. Greater skill is required than in the operation of other types of equipment and there is greater responsibility for the safety of others. Additional responsibility is involved for making minor repairs to equipment and for ordinary servicing. The work is performed under general supervision.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)
• Operates heavy bulldozer, power grader, paver, backhoe, hydrocrane, power shovel, and other types of heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of highways;
• Operates heavy snow plow in the clearing of roads;
• Operates heavy equipment in connection with cutting banks, paving roads, cutting and filling ditches, removing stumps, stripping gravel pits and related highway department tasks;
• May operate power chain saw in cutting down trees and trimming branches;
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work on assigned equipment;
• Loads and unloads vehicles;
• Performs a variety of simple manual tasks such as cleaning culverts, shoveling snow and road maintenance work.
• Perform cemetery burials and related tasks
• Perform varied tasks related to water distribution system maintenance. Grade D-Distribution System Water System Operator certification is a plus
• May Operate chainsaws, chippers, Arial bucket truck for tree pruning and removals

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS; ABILITIES; AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment; ability to service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude; dependability; good judgement; initiative; & good physical condition.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in the operation of specialized or heavy motor equipment or two years of experience in the operation of any type of automotive equipment or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Possession of an appropriate level (Class B) with air brake endorsement New York State driver’s license at the time of application, and throughout employment.

Please submit your resume to: [email protected]. No phone calls please.

Several of our recruits were out assisting with traffic for the parade today. And another was assisting patrol. Thank you NFD for the help with the parade!

Today marks the end of national Police week. I have the names of two former colleagues whose names are inscribed on the national wall in DC that I keep in my office and wear on my wrist to remember and honor not only them, but the many others I've been honored to work with who have been shot or seriously hurt while serving and protecting. As you see our officers out and about, wave and say hi. Please don't underestimate the power that a word of encouragement can have for those still serving and protecting during the night, weekends, and on holidays.
Chief Martin

This afternoon, the Newark Police and Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to the report of human skeletal remains found by a surveying crew at 434 E. Union St. The scene was processed and the remains taken to the Monroe County Medical Examiner for examination and possible identification. The investigation is ongoing.

National Police Week

Please be aware that the Village of Newark has been made aware that someone is calling people asking for their credit card information in order to prevent water shut off. This is a scam! Do not provide any personal information or credit card information if you receive one of these calls.

Today we welcomed two more great additions to our NPD team. Roberto Andrade and Kyle Foster took their oaths of office at a Newark Board meeting. We are so excited and can't wait for you both to complete your training and begin your careers serving and protecting the citizens of Newark.

In September 2022, family members reported Kevin Heise missing. After many investigative hours since then, we have not been able to locate Mr. Heise. So, we want to make another plea to the public because we know someone knows what happened to him. If anyone has information on the possible whereabouts of Kevin Heise, please contact us. 315.331.3701.

It takes a team and, often, the people on the other end of the phone and radio don't get the recognition they deserve. NPD appreciates our 911 folks!!

Just a heads-up to the Newark Community of a person going door-to-door asking to do odd jobs. It is a white male in his mid-late 20's, brown hair, medium build. He can be quite insistent and, if you give him money, he'll keep coming back. But, he may never do the work he is promising. If he comes to your door, we suggest you don't answer or engage with him at all.

We're only a week away from the Solar Eclipse. Please plan accordingly as traffic is expected to be extremely heavy. If you need gas, fill-up this week. Same for prescriptions, etc. The NPD will be out doing what we can to keep traffic flowing. But, plan on a lot of conjestion that day.

Ok Facebook friends. Help us spread the word. We're looking for a certified Police Officer who wants to join the mighty NPD.

Good words of advice

As we are within the path of totality on April 8, we expect high amounts of traffic throughout the county. Have a plan to get to your destination early if you must travel. Be aware that cellular capability may be reduced.

Due to the expected influx of visitors to Wayne County , traffic may take several hours to dissipate. Be sure to fill your gas tank early.

Remember that schools are closed!!

Proud parent moment for two of our Newark Crossing Guards, John and Linda Peters whose daughter Marcy recently was presented a Golden Apple Award by WROC for her outstanding teaching in Kelley School third grade. Congratulations Marcy!!

Kelley School’s Marcy Peters Wins WROC’s Golden Apple Award 🍎

Visit our website for the full article: https://www.newarkcsd.org/article/1507735

The NPD offers sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office on their loss of 32 year veteran Thomas Sanfratello. Sgt Sanfratello died in the line of duty attempting to take a person into custody at a Batavia casino.

It was so great of the Newark Rotary Club to recognize the awesome members that make the Newark PD with pizza, challenge coins, and a goodie bag. It was greatly appreciated. Thank you Rotary!

If you receive a suspicious call, text, or email that mentions Social Security, ignore it and report it to [link: oig.ssa.gov/report.] Report other government imposter scams to FTC.gov

Join us. We'll be introducing the community to our body worn camera program and answering questions.

Today is Slam the Scam day. To help protect yourself from scammers, hang up or ignore suspicious calls or messages. Government employees will NEVER threaten you or demand immediate payment.

Thank you Congresswoman Tenney for organizing this and for your support for safe communities. Thank you as well to our NY reps Senator Helming and Assemblyman Manktelow for their support.

Rep. Tenney Holds Roundtable With Finger Lakes Law Enforcement - Finger Lakes Daily News Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) hosted a roundtable discussion in Victor on Tuesday to hear from local law enforcement leaders about the challenges they face in […]

Last night at the Village Board meeting, we welcomed our three newest members to the NPD team who were all sworn in surrounded by family. Welcome to the NPD Rachel Boock, Jacob Panek, and Jared Panek!! We're glad to have you as part of the team and part of the long proud history of the Newark Police Department.
They are currently in the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy learning the intricacies of policing and will come back to us in July to start their field training. Please join me in welcoming your newest Newark Police Officers.

Last night at the Village Board meeting, I had the pleasure of ceremonially swearing in Officer Brandon Salerno as Sergeant Salerno. Sgt. Salerno was officially promoted on February 5th and has been working as the sergeant for the relief shift. Sgt. Salerno has been with the NPD since November 2009. He came to us via Clyde PD and then as a Deputy with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and we're very glad we got him. He is a wealth of knowledge that will serve to help develop our officers. Congratulations Sergeant!!

It was nice that Assemblyman Manktelow stopped by for a visit. He delivered the proclamation made in the NY Assembly for National Law Enforcement Day, asked for insights on how things were going at NPD and how the State might be able to help, and saw the results of the great policework by Officers Jackson and Sweeney who made a great gun arrest earlier that day

We are sad to announce the passing of retired Police Chief Richard "Dick" Bogan. Chief Bogan served the citizens of Newark for 30 years with NPD and over a decade of those was as Chief. He had a great deal of accomplishments to his credit during his career. One of those was his instrumental part in organizing county wide drug investigations teams before that was really a thing in policing.
When he retired from NPD the Village of Lyons asked him to be their Chief of Police where he served until the dissolution of Lyons PD.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Just a reminder that there is no overnight parking during winter months for snow plowing operations. We haven't had much snow yet. But, you know we will before winter is over.