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Police Department

Chief: David F. Gilbo Captain: Eric J. Johnson

Non-Emergency: (518) 736-4021
Fax: (518) 762-7868
[email protected]

Office is open 7 days a week 6am—10pm
- after 10pm call Dispatch: (518) 736-2100

The mission of the Johnstown Police Department is to serve and protect the people and property within the corporate limits of the City of Johnstown. We will enforce all state and local laws in a professional manner with courtesy and fairness.

The Johnstown Police Department serves a population of approximately 8,743and covers approximately 4.9 square miles of territory. The department is comprised of a Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, 22 sworn officers, 1 secretary and an Animal Control Officer. The department averages over 9,000 calls for service each year.

We consider it our duty and privilege, not only to protect our citizens from the criminals but also to protect and defend the rights guaranteed under our structure of government.

Parking Ban is in effect starting December 1st and runs through April 1st. All vehicles need to be off all city streets from Midnight – 6AM. Please see City Clerk for off street parking permits.
Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and to keep expensive and/or personal items out of view.
Keep your residence secure when not home or when home alone (women, children, elderly).
Motorists are reminded to be vigilant when around schools and playgrounds.

RECORDS REQUEST (also known as FOIL Request)

The City of Johnstown's RECORDS REQUEST PORTAL allows you to submit your public records request conveniently online and receive live updates regarding your request.

To get started, click the Public Records Request button to the left.

Patrol Division

The Johnstown Police Department Patrol Division consists four sergeants and twenty patrol officers. These officers are deployed through two mobile patrol zones, one walking post and one traffic patrol, 24 hours a day.
Members of the patrol division duties include, but are not limited to:

Proactive patrol and crime prevention.
Enforcement of the New York State Penal Law.
Traffic enforcement.
Crash investigation.
Reporting and preliminary investigation of criminal complaints.
Responding to non-criminal complaints (disputes, assisting motorists).
Responding to calls for service.

Patrol Officers also actively participate in many highway safety programs including Buckle Up New York and Stop DWI. Both programs focus on reducing injuries and eliminating fatalities on our roadways through aggressive enforcement activities.

Investigative Division

The primary function of the investigative division is to assist the patrol division and other law enforcement agencies in conducting criminal investigations. They are solely responsible for crime scene/evidence and photographic forensic services. They also conduct undercover operations as required.

Assigned to Investigations: James P. Rodecker

If you have information that might be helpful in solving a crime, please call us immediately.
Phone: (518) 736-4021
E-Mail: [email protected]

To E-mail investigators: [email protected]

For Information on registered sex offenders go to the following site: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/nsor/