General Info

Riverhead Town Police works to provide crime prevention and law enforcement solutions. It is responsible for administering the Drug Awareness Resistance Education program. The department also works to offers search and rescue services. Riverhead Town Police maintains K-9, patrol, communication and detective divisions. Its specialized unit is responsible for administering the Community Oriented Policing Enforcement (C.O.P.E.) program. The department is governed by the Town of Riverhead in New York, which also manages fire, planning and purchasing divisions. The town maintains an engineering department that is responsible for the maintenance and construction of parks, beaches, marinas, office complexes and historical properties.