Police Department
 Carl BellCommissioner |
 John Roland Chief of Police |
 James Dumser Deputy Chief of Police |
| Reginald Ward Deputy of Commissioner |
| Richard Dixon Deputy of Commissioner |
The men and women of the Mount Vernon Police department proudly serve as the guardians of life, property, and constitutional rights in partnership with the community.
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| Anonymous Tip | Missing Children |
| Divisions | Most Wanted Fugitives |
| Documents & Forms | Recruitment |
| FAQs | Useful Links |
Core Values
The core values of the Mount Vernon Police Department are intended to help guide our actions and demonstrate our commitment to our profession both on and off duty. The members of the Mount Vernon Police Department subscribe to the following:
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MissionValorProfessionalismDedication |
Anonymous Tip
Send an anonymous text to CRIMES (274637) to report criminal activity.
Type MVPD at the beginning of your message followed by your tip.
Text-a-Tip allows a person using a text enabled phone to send ANONYMOUS information to the Mount Vernon Police Department regarding criminal activity or past crimes that they have a knowledge of.
You can also Text-A-Tip from any PC via the following website – https://www.tipsubmit.com
Download the our TEXT-A-TIP Flyer on the link below and display it prominently in your place of business. Help us fight crime.
Click here for a flyer to post on the door of your business (PDF)
For Emergencies, Dial 911 Immediately!
Missing Children
FBI's listing of missing children.
National Center listing of missing children.
Most Wanted Fugitives
ATF's listing of most wanted fugitives.
FBI's listing of most wanted fugitives.
New York State's listing of most wanted fugitives.
NJ Top 12 listing of most wanted fugitives.
NYC Crimestoppers listing of most wanted fugitives.
US Drug Enforcement Agency, NY Division's listing of most wanted fugitives.
US Marshals Service's listing of most wanted fugitives.
Westchester County's listing of warrants.
Yonkers Police Department's listing of most wanted fugitives.
Recruitment
The Mount Vernon Police Department seeks individuals who can internalize our Core Values and deliver the tenants of our Mission Statement in the application of professional law enforcement services in a diverse and dynamic community. We are a community policing minded agency as we have found value in partnering with those we serve in the prevention of crime and deterrence of the criminal element. Individuals who believe they want to wear a City of Mount Vernon Police Department uniform must understand that it is more than a career; law enforcement in the City of Mount Vernon is nothing short of a path and the responsibilities associated with such are vast and challenging.
The next Police Officer Candidate examination is scheduled to be held in the Fall of 2011. Check back frequently for updates on examination notices.
For your consideration as a potential police officer candidate:
In order to qualify to take the police examination one must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years of age
- United States Citizen at time of hire
- No felony convictions
- Physically Fit and Medically Cleared
- Pass a Psychological Exam
- Pass an Intense Background Investigation
- Additional requirements will be posted on the exam notice
Documents & Forms
Mount Vernon Police Department Sectors
Lost Property Report
Crime Prevention and Safety Brochures
NYS DMV MV-104 Report of Motor Vehicle Accident Form
NYS DMV MV-664.1 Application for Plates and Permits for Persons with Severe Disabilities
NYS DMV Vehicle Theft Prevention Program Registration Form
FAQs
What are the Police Agility Test Requirements?
Useful Links
The Mt. Vernon Animal Shelter, founded in 1974 is a municipal shelter that serves as a safe haven for thousands of domestic animals who are lost, abandoned, neglected, unwanted or in distress.
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