With 2023 in full swing, the Saugerties Police Department wants to thank you for your continued support in our efforts to reduce crime. The Saugerties Police Department strongly endorses the concept of community policing — keeping close ties with the community we are entrusted to protect. Remember, “If you see something, say something” and report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood or place of business.

Every March 17, the United States becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and quaff green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels and grits appear on menus. In a leprechaun-worthy shenanigan, Chicago has even dyed its river green. Revelers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by hoisting pints of Guinness and cheering bagpipers, step dancers and marching bands parading through city streets. These familiar annual traditions weren’t imported from Ireland, however. They were made in America.

If you plan to include alcohol in your St. Patrick’s Day celebration this day/evening, please remember to consume responsibly. If you plan to host your own St. Patrick’s Day celebration, remember Ulster County has a Social Host Law. You need to fully understand the ramifications as a home- owner that you can be criminally and civilly accountable should an intoxicated driver leave your home and causes an accident, or worse yet, the death of another person.

The Saugerties Police Department will be conducting extra DWI Patrols throughout the St. Patrick’s Celebration period which runs from March 17-19^th.  Please don’t drink and drive !  

As your police chief, I want to thank you for your trust in us and for working hand-in-hand with our dedicated police force to promote the wellbeing and safety of both the Town and Village of Saugerties.