Police Department
The Saranac Lake Police Department is committed to providing residents and visitors alike the safety and security necessary to enjoy living and recreating in the Village.
About
The Saranac Lake Police Department is a team of highly skilled men and women who serve the Village of Saranac Lake in the Heart of the Adirondacks in northern New York. The Village jurisdiction is unique as it serves 2 Counties, Franklin & Essex, and 3 Towns, Harrietstown, North Elba, and St. Armand. The Saranac Lake Police Department serves the village 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Programs
The Police Department's mission of service is enhanced by several ongoing programs designed to deter and prevent crime while educating the community on matters of public safety and concern.
The Department maintains a close relationship with the schools and has reinstated the DARE program which is taught by the department's juvenile/community affairs officer. We also assist North Country Community College with educational demonstrations. We are an active partner and participant in multijurisdictional investigations with our local, county, state and federal police agencies. The department takes a proactive approach to the needs expressed to us by the community and is always willing to work for the betterment of Village residents and visitors.
Staff Members
| Chief Darin Perrotte | Serving Since 2022 |
| Sgt. Jason Swain | Serving Since 2006 |
| Sgt. Travis Labar | Serving Since 2016 |
| Sgt. Reyanin Brown | Serving Since 2011 |
| Sgt. Luke Cromp | Serving Since 2015 |
| Officer Evan Conners | Serving Since 2015 |
| Officer Aaron Sharlow | Serving Since 2019 |
| Officer Gabrielle Beebe | Serving Since 2020 |
| Officer Matthieu Marchal | Serving Since 2023 |
| Officer Branden Fleury | Serving Since 2023 |
| Officer Ryan Siddell | Serving Since 2023 |
| Officer Ethan Bates | Serving Since 2023 |
Policies and Procedures (Part 1)
Policies and Procedures (Part 2)
Employment
The Saranac Lake Police Department is always looking for goal oriented professionals who are looking to serve their Community as a Law Enforcement Officer. There are two ways to become a Saranac Lake Police Officer:
Lateral Transfer- Saranac Lake Police Department is accepting applications from NYS Basic Municipal Police Training Council certified members or equivalent through NYS DCJS. Individuals must have been originally hired from an active NYS Certified Eligible list through Civil Service.
New Recruits- Individuals must begin their journey to becoming a Law Enforcement Officer in Saranac Lake by taking the NYS Police Officer Civil Service Exam through Franklin County Dept. of Personnel. Please check with Personnel for examination dates which are generally offered every 2-3 years. After passing the written exam members will be administered a physical fitness exam which is based on the Cooper Physical Fitness Standards.
Other important references:
Location:
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Emergency/Dispatch Phone: 911 (24/7 response)
Non-Emergency Phone: 518-891-4428 (not answered 24/7)
Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Police Department General Orders
Village of Saranac Lake Police Department General Orders. Current as of November 4, 2021. This document will be updated periodically.
Documents & Forms
Parking Map
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