Seward grant gets Sherburne a new cop car
SHERBURNE – Despite dreary weather and slippery road conditions, Senator James Seward made the trip to Sherburne on Friday to see how the police department had used a $20,000 grant he secured for them. According to Village Mayor William Acee, the grant was a huge benefit to the department and to the local taxpayers.
“I have enormous respect for the men and women who serve in law enforcement and place their lives at risk each and every day,” Seward said. “In small, rural communities across New York, local governments are challenged to provide important, necessary services and to do so on a budget. State funding helps provide local services and reduces pressure on the local budget.”
The $20,000 grant was used to replace a village police car. According to Police Chief James Fox, the old vehicle, a 1997 Crown Victoria, was replaced with a 2008 Crown Victoria Interceptor, specially equipped for law enforcement.
Although there are other police agencies that serve Sherburne, including the Chenango County Sheriffs and the State Police, Fox said having a local agency is an important deterrent to crime. “Having a local agency is very important, because in this day and age, law enforcement agencies are stretched to the limit,” Fox said. “When we have an officer on, we can provide a much faster response and service,” Fox said.
Acee agreed. “Having a regular police presence in the area makes a difference. Our cars are out at all hours,” he said.
With an increased police presence, the Village of Sherburne went from 11 residential burglaries in 2006 to zero in 2007, and the village credits much of that to increased visibility. While there have been major crimes, including a home invasion, rape and homicide outside the village limits, inside the village things have been running smoothly.
“It’s a great record,” Seward said of the decrease in crime. “It shows what you can accomplish with a police presence.” Currently, the village employs seven part-time officers, including Fox.
“The village appreciates Senator Seward’s help, support and assistance,” said Acee. “Senator Seward has been a consistent and longtime advocate for Sherburne and for the local governments he represents. State funding is a big help to our village budget, and the grant we’re announcing today helps lift a burden from our local taxpayers.”
The $20,000 grant is administered by the state Department of Criminal Justice Services. Funding is provided through the Justice Assistance Grant program, the purpose of which is to improve the state’s criminal justice system and support local law enforcement efforts.
“I have enormous respect for the men and women who serve in law enforcement and place their lives at risk each and every day,” Seward said. “In small, rural communities across New York, local governments are challenged to provide important, necessary services and to do so on a budget. State funding helps provide local services and reduces pressure on the local budget.”
The $20,000 grant was used to replace a village police car. According to Police Chief James Fox, the old vehicle, a 1997 Crown Victoria, was replaced with a 2008 Crown Victoria Interceptor, specially equipped for law enforcement.
Although there are other police agencies that serve Sherburne, including the Chenango County Sheriffs and the State Police, Fox said having a local agency is an important deterrent to crime. “Having a local agency is very important, because in this day and age, law enforcement agencies are stretched to the limit,” Fox said. “When we have an officer on, we can provide a much faster response and service,” Fox said.
Acee agreed. “Having a regular police presence in the area makes a difference. Our cars are out at all hours,” he said.
With an increased police presence, the Village of Sherburne went from 11 residential burglaries in 2006 to zero in 2007, and the village credits much of that to increased visibility. While there have been major crimes, including a home invasion, rape and homicide outside the village limits, inside the village things have been running smoothly.
“It’s a great record,” Seward said of the decrease in crime. “It shows what you can accomplish with a police presence.” Currently, the village employs seven part-time officers, including Fox.
“The village appreciates Senator Seward’s help, support and assistance,” said Acee. “Senator Seward has been a consistent and longtime advocate for Sherburne and for the local governments he represents. State funding is a big help to our village budget, and the grant we’re announcing today helps lift a burden from our local taxpayers.”
The $20,000 grant is administered by the state Department of Criminal Justice Services. Funding is provided through the Justice Assistance Grant program, the purpose of which is to improve the state’s criminal justice system and support local law enforcement efforts.
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