Police Department

Scott Forster
Police Chief

The Jamestown Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency comprised of 62 Full-Time sworn Officers and 8 Full-Time Civilians dedicated to serving the community of Jamestown.

We operate under two divisions:

Operations Division: Provides direct police services to the public, including the Patrol Section, Special Operations Section, and Operational Administration Section.

Administrative & Support Services Division: Oversees investigative and administrative functions, including the Investigative Section and civilian administrative personnel.

At the Jamestown Police Department, public safety and community service are our top priorities. We recognize that our mission is best achieved through strong partnerships with the community. We welcome your input and encourage you to share your concerns.

For contact information or to submit tips, please see the details below.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Jamestown Police Department is to ensure peace, safety, and a sense of security for all residents of Jamestown. Our goals include maintaining a high quality of life, preventing crime, and fostering a safe environment.

We accomplish this through the preservation of peace, building strong community partnerships, protecting individual rights, and preventing and resolving crime.

Every member of the Jamestown Police Department is committed to this mission and sworn to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the community.

Helpful Links:

Contact Information:

Emergency Phone Number: 911
If this is an emergency, and you are within the city limits of Jamestown, dial 911.

Non-Emergency Phone Number: (716) 483-7536
To report a non-emergency incident.

📞Tip Line: (716) 483-8477
Anonymous Tip Line

Jamestown Police Department
201 East 2nd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
✉️Email: info@jpdny.com
🌐Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jamestownpolicedepartment

Veterans Commission @ City Hall - Mayor's Conference Room - 4th Floor

May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

Zoning Board of Appeals @ City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor

May 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

May 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

Riverfront Management Council Meeting

May 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

May 2026 May 2026