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2026 Monthly Statistics
Created Jan 16, 2026 / Updated Jul 6, 2026
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Created Jul 1, 2026 / Updated Jul 6, 2026
The Brighton Police Department is pleased to announce that we have updated our website. Our website can now be accessed at: brightonnypolice.gov . We encourage you to update your browser's favorites tab to ensure you stay informed about the latest news, announcements, and info...
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Created Jul 4, 2026 / Updated Jul 6, 2026
This morning, our team participated in the Virginia Colony 4th of July Children's Parade, alongside Brighton Fire Department and Brighton Ambulance. It's always a pleasure to be involved in this time-honored tradition. We wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day celebra...
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Created Jun 25, 2026 / Updated Jul 1, 2026
The Town of Brighton is excited to celebrate Independence Day! The day begins at 8:00 AM with the Brighton 4th of July 5K race, starting at Brighton High School. Please expect road closures on S. Winton Road and Westfall Road. In the afternoon and evening, at Meridian Centre P...
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Created Jun 26, 2026 / Updated Jul 1, 2026
Brighton Police Department is launching a high-visibility initiative to combat drunk and drugged driving during the Independence Day celebrations. As part of this effort, there will be a surge in patrols and sobriety checkpoints across the state to discourage impaired driving....
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Jun 29, 2026
The Brighton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance to identify the subjects involved in two burglaries that took place at the same location on April 1, 2026, and April 4, 2026. The subjects forced open a door to a building on White Spruce Boulevard and damaged p...
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Created Jun 24, 2026 / Updated Jun 29, 2026
E-bike injuries made up nearly half of pediatric hospitalizations in 2023 - and that number keeps rising. Know the Law (NYS) It is illegal to operate an e-bike or e-scooter if you are under the age of 16 These motorized vehicles must follow the same rules as drivers Loca...
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Jun 22, 2026
We are pleased to announce that Lieutenant Keith Woodard graduated from Session #298 of the FBI National Academy. Since its inception in 1935, a total of 56,941 law enforcement professionals have graduated from the FBI National Academy. Chief Conklin was the first Brighton Pol...
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Jun 16, 2026
Summer is one of the most dangerous times on our roads, and your creativity can help protect our community. We're inviting high school students to design social media graphics, video or audio that encourage safe, sober driving all summer long. There will be monetary prizes in ...
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Jun 14, 2026
Members of the Brighton Police Department participated in the JFest event on Sunday, which was organized by the Jewish Community Center. This lively festival aimed to unite families, friends, and community members for an enjoyable afternoon of music, entertainment, and food, a...
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