Greece Police Department
Five teens from Greece, NY, were arrested Monday after allegedly shooting pellets from a car, hitting people, vehicles, and signs. Two people had minor injuries. The teens, aged 14 and 15, were charged with reckless endangerment and released to their parents. Police are seeking additional victims. Five teens arrested for shooting pellets at people, cars […]
The Greece Police Department is seeking volunteers for its Special Police Unit to help with traffic, crowds, and parking at local events. Volunteers complete 180 hours of training. With low staffing, more community help is needed. Learn more at greecepolice.org/special-police. Greece Police seeking volunteers for Special Police unit
Chief Michael Wood of the Greece Police Department reported that the town’s license plate recognition (LPR) system has scanned over 100 million plates in under a year, with around 55 cameras operating 24/7. The technology has significantly aided crime-fighting efforts, leading to arrests in cases involving stolen vehicles, bank robberies, and shootings. One notable arrest […]
The Greece Police Department has introduced the C.A.R.E. Alert Program to improve emergency responses for residents with disabilities. Led by Sgt. David Lute, the voluntary program collects photos and medical info to help officers better assist individuals with conditions like autism, dementia, and mental illness. The initiative also includes mapping tools to locate vulnerable residents […]
Technology is transforming crime-fighting methods in Greece, NY. Recently, police responded to a 3 a.m. call about a burglary on Chippendale Road. After the suspect fled, the Greece Police Department deployed a drone equipped with thermal imaging to track the individual in the dark. The drone successfully identified a heat source associated with the crime, […]
The Greece Police Department has installed license plate recognition (LPR) cameras across the town, with plans to add more soon. Mounted on electrical poles, these cameras use optical character recognition to capture and identify license plates, uploading the data into a database. This system helps police match vehicles to those reported stolen, linked to missing […]
Seven men face charges after as a result of a Greece Police Department investigation into illegal cannabis sales. Authorities raided nine local businesses Wednesday as part of an investigation that began in May. Red Eye, Stoneridge Plaza, Greece Red Eye, West Ridge Road & North Avenue, Greece Red Eye, East Ridge Road, Irondequoit Diva Hair […]
Officer Steven Brongo, a four-year veteran of the Greece Police Department, recently faced one of his greatest fears during a rooftop rescue mission. Despite his fear of heights, Brongo responded to a call about a seven-year-old girl stuck on a steep roof. Arriving at the scene simultaneously with the Lake Shore Fire Department, Brongo and […]
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