Blooming Grove
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Town Of Blooming Grove Police Department
The mission of the Blooming Grove Police Department, which is to provide the finest police service to the residents of Blooming Grove and to strive in keeping Blooming Grove a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
History:
The Town of Blooming Grove Police Department was established on July 8, 1974 with a resolution by the Blooming Grove Town Board. Many of the newcomers to the area would not know, but the first headquarters for the Town of Blooming Grove Police was located in the Village of Washingtonville on Goshen Avenue. This location was set up as a temporary location while the department was being established. The rent for the building was $150.00 a month. The first Chief of Police was an acting chief, John Bobot and the first Sergeant was Sgt. Victor Roggia. The departments matron was the late Judy Meagher.
On February 9, 1976 the Town Board granted authorization to lease the police department's first permanent home, located on Route 208. That location still stands and is now a single family home. Monthly rent was $200.00 excluding utilities. John Bobot remained Chief of Police until January 3, 1977 when he relinquished the position to Chief, Robert C. Winter. On September 1, 1982, John Bobot once again became acting Chief of Police.
In late 1983, Police headquarters moved for the third and final time, to a new building designed specifically for the Department. The building, located at the intersection of State Route 94 and Horton Road was built for $120,000 and has remained our home since then.
On January 2, 1984 the town appointed, a new Chief of Police. Chief James T. Giery, a retired lieutenant from NYC PD remained Chief until 1994. Our current Chief is Carl Schupp, a member of the department for over 20 years. Chief Schupp came up through the ranks and was appointed to the position of Chief in April of 1994.
We are anticipating a building addition plus a renovation of the existing station. This expansion is slated for this year. The department has grown over the years, starting as a constabulary and eventually evolving into a full time agency.
History:
The Town of Blooming Grove Police Department was established on July 8, 1974 with a resolution by the Blooming Grove Town Board. Many of the newcomers to the area would not know, but the first headquarters for the Town of Blooming Grove Police was located in the Village of Washingtonville on Goshen Avenue. This location was set up as a temporary location while the department was being established. The rent for the building was $150.00 a month. The first Chief of Police was an acting chief, John Bobot and the first Sergeant was Sgt. Victor Roggia. The departments matron was the late Judy Meagher.
On February 9, 1976 the Town Board granted authorization to lease the police department's first permanent home, located on Route 208. That location still stands and is now a single family home. Monthly rent was $200.00 excluding utilities. John Bobot remained Chief of Police until January 3, 1977 when he relinquished the position to Chief, Robert C. Winter. On September 1, 1982, John Bobot once again became acting Chief of Police.
In late 1983, Police headquarters moved for the third and final time, to a new building designed specifically for the Department. The building, located at the intersection of State Route 94 and Horton Road was built for $120,000 and has remained our home since then.
On January 2, 1984 the town appointed, a new Chief of Police. Chief James T. Giery, a retired lieutenant from NYC PD remained Chief until 1994. Our current Chief is Carl Schupp, a member of the department for over 20 years. Chief Schupp came up through the ranks and was appointed to the position of Chief in April of 1994.
We are anticipating a building addition plus a renovation of the existing station. This expansion is slated for this year. The department has grown over the years, starting as a constabulary and eventually evolving into a full time agency.