Elmira Police Department: A New York State and Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency


Police Department Directory

ADMINISTRATION
Chief of Police W. Scott Drake III (607) 737-5630 web
Deputy Chief/Operations Michael Robertson (607) 737-5811 web
Deputy Chief/Administration David Gardner (607) 737-5631 web
ANIMAL CONTROL
Animal Complaints Dispatch (607) 735-8600 web
Animal Licensing City Clerk (607) 737-7672 web
Animal Shelter Christina Ishihara (607) 737-5767 web
Supervisor Sgt. Joel Klose (607) 737-5807 web
Animal Control Officer Jody Hansen (607) 737-5807 web
Animal Control Officer Christina Ishihara (607) 737-5807 web
DETECTIVE BUREAU
Commanding Officer Captain Joseph Kain (607) 737-5611 web
Supervisors Sgt. Matthew Sweet (607) 737-5617 web
Sgt. Joseph Kane (607) 737-5612 web
Investigators Micheal Canali (607) 737-5613 web
Brian Ellis (607) 737-5614 web
Wesley Dibble (607) 737-5616 web
Gerald Tucker (607) 737-5615 web
Administrative Assistant Yolanda Lopez (607) 737-5610 web
Drug Enforcement Unit Sgt. William Bresser (607) 737-5619 web
Drug Hotline (607) 737-5603 web
Meth Tip Hotline 1-877-467-3334 web
PATROL DIVISION
Platoon A
Commanding Officer Captain James Wandell (607) 737-5623 web
 Supervisors Lt. Robert Smallcomb (607) 737-5623 web
Sgt. Dennis Collins (607) 737-5623 web
Platoon B
Commanding Officer Captain James Wandell (607) 737-5623 web
 Supervisors Lt. David Kinnaird (607) 737-5623 web
Sgt. Bruce Hall (607) 737-5623 web
Platoon C
Commanding Officer Captain Michael Marrone (607) 737-5623 web
 Supervisors Lt. Anthony Alvernaz (607) 737-5623 web
Sgt. Michael Suhey (607) 737-5623 web
Platoon D
Commanding Officer Captain Michael Marrone (607) 737-5623 web
 Supervisors Lt. Daren Minch (607) 737-5623 web
Sgt. Eugene Walrath (607) 737-5623 web
RECORDS BUREAU
Coordinator Patricia McDonnell (607) 737-5633 web
Warrants Clerk Lisa Miller (607) 737-5642 web
TRAFFIC BUREAU
Supervisor Sgt. Sharon Moyer (607) 737-5640 web
Traffic/Accident Reports Cindy Sullivan (607) 737-5641 web
Parking Enforcement Traffic Bureau (607) 737-5640 web
Abandoned Vehicles Dispatch (607) 735-8600 web
VICTIM SERVICES
Victim Services Coordinator Lori Waters (607) 737-5800 web
Domestic Violence  Hotline (607) 732-1979 web
YOUTH SERVICES
School Resource Officers
Elmira Free Academy PO David Holmes (607) 735-3124 web
Ernie Davis Middle School PO Patrick M. Johnson (607) 735-3424 web
Youth Services Investigator Jerry Tucker (607) 737-5608 web
Youth Court Coordinator Luann Strauser (607) 737-5802 web
OTHER AGENCIES
Chemung County Sheriff's Department (607) 737-2930 web
New York State Police Troop E Zone 4 (607) 739-8796 web
Elmira Heights Police Department (607) 733-6580
Horseheads Police Department (607) 739-5668
Southport Police Department (607) 734-3637
West Elmira Police Department (607) 734-2031

How to request a Background Check:
Complete the Police Background Check Form, have your subject sign it to authorize the background check, and bring form and fee to the front desk of the Police Department. Follow the directions to call the Records Bureau from the phone at the front desk.

>more information from the Records Bureau

 An Officer did something that I don't agree with:
Call the Patrol Supervisor to file a complaint. Complaints are taken very seriously and will be investigated according to Department General Orders. The Elmira Police Department is committed to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. In many cases, we make an effort to mediate complaints or explain the reasons the for the officer's conduct. We believe that this often is the most effective way of resolving them in a positive manner. Complaints of police misconduct that cannot be mediated will be investigated in a thorough, fair, and impartial manner. The Deputy Chief of Operations is responsible for internal investigations.

>Citizen's Guide to the Commendation and Complaint Process
>more information

I received a traffic ticket:
Traffic tickets are handled by Elmira City Court. You will need to contact the court to dispute, appeal, or pay your ticket. You can reach the court by calling (607) 737-5681.

>more from Elmira City Court

I received a parking ticket or parking ticket notice by mail:
To appeal a parking ticket, complete the Parking Violation Appeal Form and return to the Parking Violations Bureau in the City Chamberlain's Office. The Chamberlain's Office will forward your appeal to City Court for the judge to make a ruling. To pay a parking ticket, mail your payment to the Parking Violations Bureau.

>more information from Parking Violations Bureau
>more information on Parking Regulations
>send email to the Parking Violations Bureau

I suspect my neighbors/tenants are cooking Meth:
The process of cooking meth or methamphetamines will often have a metallic cat urine smell. If you have noticed a smell or see excessive garbage including:
  • Lithium batteries without their protective cover
  • An excessive amount of empty household cleaning agent packages
  • An excessive amount of empty Over-the-Counter drug packages such as Sudafed or Suphederine
  • Empty chemical containers such as acetone/ethyl alcohol, freon, anhydrous ammonia, etc.
  • coffee filters or pieces of cloth stained red with duct tape rolls

These signs indicate the possible existence of a meth lab. Meth labs can be extremely hazardous to be near. You should call the Meth Tip Hotline at 1-877-467-3334, or dial 911 as soon as you can. Police will investigate the situation and act appropriately.

>more from the Drug Enforcement Unit
>Meth Lab Identification and Hazards Fast Facts