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City of Port Jervis Police Department Awarded Certificate of Accreditation from New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council

September 22, 2025 By Press Release

Mayor Dominic Cicalese and Police Chief William J. Worden are proud to announce that the City of Port Jervis Police Department has been awarded the Certificate of Accreditation by the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program, awarded on September 10th in Albany, New York. The Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Accreditation Council’s […]

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What Motorists Should Know about the 2025 Fireman’s Day Parade

July 4, 2025 By News

Port Jervis’ 167th Annual Fireman’s Day Parade, the longest-running in the United States, is Saturday, July 12 and kicks off at 2:00pm. Like the rest of our community, we at PJPD are looking forward to this beloved Port Jervis tradition. To help it run as smoothly as possible, however, we ask motorists to be aware […]

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Port Jervis Police Department Announces 17th Annual National Night Out Against Crime

June 23, 2025 By Press Release

PORT JERVIS, NY – The Port Jervis Police Department is pleased to announce its 17th Annual National Night Out celebration. This community-focused event will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Riverside Park in the City of Port Jervis. National Night Out is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness about […]

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Port Jervis Police Department Announces 2025 Police Officer Examination

June 16, 2025 By Press Release

PORT JERVIS, NY – The Port Jervis Police Department is pleased to announce that its annual Civil Service Examination will be held on September 20, 2025. This is an opportunity for dedicated individuals to serve the Port Jervis community. About the Exam The Civil Service Examination is the first step for anyone looking to become […]

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National Night Out

June 16, 2025 By Events

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Location: Riverside Park, Port Jervis, NY Time: 6:00 PM The event will kick off this year at Riverside Park where participants can enjoy free food and refreshments, DJ entertainment, free bicycle and pizza raffles, games and children’s recreational activities, law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical services demonstrations and displays, […]

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Easter Seals Community Outreach

November 19, 2020 By News 0 Comments

The Annual Easter Seals Community Outreach will be held Monday, November 23 at 88 East Main St, Port Jervis, NY. Arrive at 9:00am, receive a ticket, and wait to be called. Turkeys and anything else you may need for a wonderful Thanksgiving feast will be available, as will some warm coats, clothing and housewares! Please […]

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Click It Or Ticket Campaign Begins November 16

November 11, 2020 By News 0 Comments

Port Jervis, NY: On November 16, the Port Jervis City Police Department will be teaming up with law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the annual Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign which runs through November 29. According to NHTSA, in 2018, there were 9,778 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in the United States. In that […]

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Free Rabies Clinic

September 29, 2020 By Events 0 Comments

Click here to learn more about the free rabies clinic being offered by the Orange County Department of Health.

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Multiple Shootings – City of Port Jervis

September 23, 2020 By News 0 Comments

On September 21st at approximately 2042 hrs, Port Jervis City Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired with possible victims located at the intersection of Barcelow Street and Seward Avenue located in the City’s 4th Ward. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that two 16 year old males were shot by a […]

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2020 Child Passenger Safety Week

September 16, 2020 By News 0 Comments

Local Police and Traffic Safety Officials Will Conduct Free Car Seat Checks During Child Passenger Safety Week Check Event on September 26th Port Jervis, NY — Everyday in America, millions of parents and caregivers travel with children in their vehicles. While some children are buckled in properly in the correct car seats for their ages […]

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