The Plattsburgh City Police Department is comprised of a highly trained and effective force which is dedicated to serving and protecting citizens.Plattsburgh is a unique and historic community located on the shores of Lake Champlain. In contrast with many urban and distressed communities, we generally enjoy an excellent quality of life. Nevertheless, our proximity to the Canadian border, the existence of a large number of correctional facilities in the region, and the presence of a large state university in the city are factors which necessitate a high degree of preparedness and expertise on the part of local law enforcement.
The Plattsburgh Police Department is comprised of Patrol, Detectives, Juvenile, Parking Violations, and Administrative Divisions, and we in the process of creating a Canine Unit. Our cutting edge technology connects us to a wide range of sophisticated and comprehensive traffic and criminal databases. We recently added LiveScan fingerprinting system, and are in the process of equipping our police cruisers with a wireless mobile computer system thanks to a grant in conjunction with the Clinton County Sherriff's Department and the Clinton County Emergency Service Department.
Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) In Use by the PPD
A grant from the State of New York helped the Plattsburgh City Police Department to recently complete installation of the NYS TraCS System. TraCS, (Traffic and Criminal Software) is an automated data collection computer application that also includes incorporation of GPS devices and GIS maps to ensure accurate plotting of accidents.In the past, when making traffic stops, officers were compelled to manually generate copious amounts of paper and were put at risk during vehicle stops. With TraCs, the officer electronically scans the bar code of driver’s license and registration forms which are instantly transmitted to DMV in Albany, and the information is instantly rerouted back to the officer at the scene of the traffic stop. With TraCS, our officers are able to quickly and accurately electronically check the status and validity of insurance, license, and registration documentation. In addition, the officer can instantly check if warrants or outstanding charges exist against the driver.
A photo scanning component of the TraCS system permits an officer to scan a photo such as that of a missing person, and quickly transmit the photo to other law enforcement agencies or media outlets.
TraCS has been universally praised and embraced by our patrol officers. Writer’s cramp is a thing of the past, officer and citizen safety are truly enhanced, and police officers are given more time to focus on solving and preventing crime using this potent and efficient item from the toolkit of the digital age.
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