The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police was organized on November 30, 1901, in Rochester, New York and incorporated in 1957. It is a not for profit organization dedicated to serve the people of the State of New York in the maintenance of law and order and to support the more than 500 Chiefs of Police as they carry out the functions of their office.

The primary objective of the Association is to achieve professional recognition, uniformity of operation and the advancement of the general welfare of the police profession through the education of its members.

The primary purpose of the Association is an educational one; to gather, disseminate, and promote useful and necessary information to the law enforcement agencies of the State of New York. Our ultimate aim and purpose is to develop a more efficient and effective law enforcement and criminal justice system.

We are an Association made up of Police Chiefs, Commissioners, Superintendents, Executives, Administrators, Agents-in-Charge. Our members are the most experienced and respected law enforcement officials in the State of New York from most law enforcement agencies in the State, including Village, Town, County, City, State and Federal Agencies, as well as Railroad Police.

Each of our Active Members has proven himself by achieving a high position of leadership and responsibility in his individual and respective law enforcement agency.

We also have Associate Members who are concerned citizens who come from all areas of the State and all walks of life. They voluntarily and actively exhibit their support and concern for law and order and for good law enforcement by being members of our Association.

We have proven throughout the years to the people of this State that we are united, not only for the advancement of the general welfare of the police profession, but more specifically:

• for the purpose of maintaining law and order,
• for the improvement and professionalization of law enforcement,
• to advocate and promote reforms in the laws in association and collaboration with the Legislature,
• for the safety, protection and general welfare of all our citizens,
• and to assist in and facilitate the administration of criminal justice on national, state and local levels.

The officers and members of our Association are frequently contacted by and in contact with local, state and federal members of the Executive Branch of Government. Governmental Agencies and their representatives and staff solicit our views and recommendations relative to proposed laws, practices and procedures affecting law enforcement and criminal justice.

Many of our members serve on or are advisors to various Federal, State, and Local Committees which relate to law enforcement or the criminal justice system. One example is the Municipal Police Training Council of the State of New York to which our Association is legislatively mandated (section 839-Executive Law) to designate two of our members to serve. This council is concerned with the mandated standards and training of police throughout the State.

To further assist the Municipal Police Training Council and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau for Municipal Police, there is designated within our Association a Police Training Committee. It consists of thirteen (13) Training Coordinators (one for each of the training zones in the State) and one Training Sub-Coordinator for each county in the State. These coordinators and sub-coordinators are responsible for seeing that appropriate and sufficient training is furnished to the law enforcement officers of their zone. They are the eyes and ears of the Municipal Police Training Council and they are entrusted to ensure that professional training is constantly maintained in sufficient quantity and quality within their respective training zone.

The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police has members active on the following committees:

Medal of Honor Awards Program

The Associations Medal of Honor is awarded yearly to a deserving police officer(s) in the State of New York who performed an act of heroism above or beyond the call of duty.

Law Enforcement Executive Development Program

Our Association also provides an on-going training and educational program for law enforcement executives and administrators, conducted jointly and cooperatively by our Association and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau for Municipal Police, State of New York. This program provides annual seminars, training and informational sessions throughout the State. These programs are of three days duration and are conducted generally at seven different locations throughout the State.

Scholarship Program

College or university scholarships are awarded annually to sons, daughters, grandchildren and spouses of Active, Active Retired, Active/Retired Deceased Members, Active and Active Retired members are also eligible.

For more information on this program contact our Executive Director at our Headquarters Office.

New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program

The New York State Association Chiefs of Police promotes training and professionalism for Law Enforcement. Our Association in cooperation with the State Sheriff's Association and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services developed an Accreditation Program for all law enforcement within the State. This undertaking is critical to support our role to promote professionalism in law enforcement by establishing standards of performance.

Accreditation is a process in which officials evaluate and update an organization's policies and procedures according to commonly accepted standards and goals. An authoritative body then verifies that the standards have been implemented and that all other program requirements have been met. Accreditation status is granted in recognition of the fact that the institution has met or exceeded general expectations of quality in the field.

The legislation which establishes the Accreditation Program authorized the development of model standards that will accomplish four principal objectives:

(1) To increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement agencies in the delivery of law enforcement services utilizing existing personnel, equipment and facilities to the extent possible;

(2) To promote increased cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies and other agencies of the criminal justice system;

(3) To ensure the appropriate training of law enforcement personnel is consistent with other provisions of law; and

(4) To promote public confidence in law enforcement agencies.

The Standards Manual contains a total of 149 standards with three primary functions; Administration, Training, and Operations.

The Accreditation process is similar to that which is used by accrediting bodies in other disciplines. The process consists of five major steps: Application, Policy Development, On-site Assessment, Council Review, and the Awards Ceremony.

Participation in the accreditation program has many tangible and intangible benefits. These benefits impact the agency's command staff, line officers, local government, and the community as a whole.

Through accreditation, agencies can:

• identify and correct procedural deficiencies;
• develop proactive management systems;
• reduce the likelihood of liability litigation;
• secure community, state, and local government support.

The New York State Association Chiefs of Police is proud of its role in the development, implementation, and support of the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. We will continue to promote professionalism in law enforcement through our leadership role.

The Executive Department

The Executive Department consist of the Board of Officers and the Board of Governors. The affairs of the Association are conducted by and under the supervision and control of the Board of Officers and Board of Governors. Meetings are held quarterly.

In a state-wide election, the member of the Association elect the President, 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Vice Presidents and the Retired Members Representative who serve a one year term in office. The Immediate Past President serves, for a one year term, on the Board of Officers the year immediately following his term as President. The Executive Director and Counsel are appointed by the Board of Officers and Board of Governors.

Members - Board of Officers

President Lloyd Perkins
Chief- Skaneateles Police Department

1^st Vice President Robert D'Angelo
Chief -North Castle Police Department

2^nd Vice President William Kilfoil
Chief-Port Washington Police Department

3^rd Vice President Margaret Ryan
Chief-Dryden Police Department

Immediate Past President Dominic W. Giudice Jr.
Chief - Monroe Police Department

Executive Director John P. Grebert
Chief (Retired) - Colonie Police Department

Deputy Director Richard P. Carey
Chief (Retired)- Glens Falls Police Department

Counsel John J. Poklemba, Esq.
Counsel - NYSACP

Duties and Responsibilities

The President shall be a member and Chairman of the Board of Governors, the Chief Executive Officer and head of the Association and Ex-officio member of all committees. He shall preside at all meetings of the Association, of the Board of Governors and perform such other duties as may be required. The President shall appoint all standing committees to function for the duration of this term or as otherwise provided in the Constitution and by-laws.

1^st Vice President shall at all times be a member of the Law and Legislative Committee: and, in case of the death, incapacity, resignation, disqualification or other inability of the President to serve, shall assume and conduct the duties of the President.

2^nd Vice President shall be ex-officio member and chairman of the Budget Committee; and in case of the death, incapacity, resignation, disqualification or other inability of the President and also the First Vice President to serve, shall assume and conduct the duties of the President.

3^rd Vice President shall be a member of the Program Committee; and, in case of death, incapacity, resignation, disqualification or other inability of the President and also the First Vice President and Second Vice President to serve, shall assume and conduct the duties of the President.

Executive Director shall receive all money and maintain an accurate accounting of receipts and expenditures. He shall receive and answer all communications, applications for membership, attend all meetings of the Association and the Board of Governors and keep a full and complete record of such proceedings. He shall serve notices of meetings and perform other duties connected with his office as required of him by appropriate resolution of the Association or the Board of Governors.

Members - Board of Governors

The members of the Board of Governors are elected by the members of the Association within their respective zones to represent those counties at the Board meetings. The Past President serves on the Board of Governors, for a one year term, two years following his term as President of the Association. The Retired Members Representative is also a member of the Board of Governors.

Past President
Dominic W. Giudice Jr.
Chief - Monroe Police Department

Retired Members Representative
Chief (Ret) Joseph Del Bianco Mamaroneck P.D.

Zone 1 Suffolk
Chief Woodrow Cromarty
Amityville Police Department
Suffolk County - Representing 21 Departments and 3,350 personnel

Zone 2 Nassau
Chief Daniel E. Duggan
Old Westbury Police Department
Nassau County - Representing 23 departments and 4,750 personnel

Zone 3 New York City
Assistant Deputy Chief Stephen W. Conner
Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Department
New York, Queens, Kings, Bronx, Richmond
Representing 23 Departments and 33,350 personnel

Zone 4 Westchester
Chief Emil J. Califano
Ardsley Police Department
Westchester County - Representing 41 Departments and 2,750

Zone 5 Mid Hudson
Chief Raymond K. Zappone
New Paltz Police Department
Rockland, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam Counties
Representing 80 Departments and 1,800 Personnel

Zone 6 Northeast
Chief Steven H. Heider
Colonie Police Department
Columbia, Greene, Schoharie, Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Montgomery, Herkimer, Fulton, Saratoga, Washington, Hamilton, Warren, Essex, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton Counties - Representing 106 Departments and 2,250 personnel

Zone 7 Onondaga
Chief Daniel Warner
Baldwinsville PD
Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Lewis, Jefferson Counties - Representing 66 Departments 1,550 personnel

Zone 8 Southern Tier
Chief David K. Rouse
Bath Police Department
Delaware, Thompkins, Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Allegany, Tioga, Otsego, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben Counties
Representing 64 Departments and 950 personnel

Zone 9 Monroe
Chief Merritt A. Rahn
Greece Police Department
Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, Yates, Seneca Counties - Representing 52 Departments and 1,500 personnel

Zone 10 Erie
Chief EdwardF. Gehen
West Seneca Police Department
Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties.
Representing 55 departments and 900 personnel.

Regional Associations

Our Association is comprised of Regional Police Chief Associations covering the State of New York. They provide information from their respective areas to our Association.

Northeastern Chiefs of Police Conference
President - Chief John H. Harzinski- President

Mid-Hudson Chiefs of Police Association
President - Chief Ronald J. Knapp, City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Central New York Association Chiefs of Police
President - Chief Margaret Ryan Dryden P.D.

Suffolk County Police Chiefs
President - Chief Richard M. Young SUNY Stony Brook. University Police

Westchester County Chiefs of Police
President - Chief Brian Downey Bronxville P.D.

Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association
President - Commissioner Ernest J. Cipullo Garden City P.D.

Western New York Police Chiefs Association
President - Chief Merritt Rahn Greece P.D.