On Monday, January 29, members of the Spencerport Canal Days Committee visited the Town of Ogden Police Department to present a donation to Chief Pete Zambuto of the Ogden Special Police Force. This donation of $1,776 will help fund body armor for new members, ensuring their safety while on duty. The Special Police Force is an all-volunteer organization comprised of civic-minded men and women committed to serving and protecting the town and its residents. These well-trained individuals assist the Ogden Police Department in times of need to ensure Ogden remains a safe community for all.
The Special Police play an active role in keeping the community safe. Throughout the year, they conduct “house checks” for residents who are out of town, ensuring their homes are secure and notifying them if anything seems out of place. Additionally, they help with numerous details for town and village events through traffic, crowd and bike patrols. Several Special Police officers are court officers at the Ogden Town Court. All members of the Ogden Police Department adhere to the “community policing” mindset, ensuring that officers are visible, friendly, and approachable to everyone in the town.
Under the leadership of Chief Zambuto and Chief Gray of the Ogden Police Department, officers from the Special Police cumulatively volunteered over 2,000 hours of their time in 2023 assisting with events such as the Spencerport Fire Department’s Parade and Carnival, the Town of Ogden’s Christmas Tree Lighting event, and Spencerport Canal Days.
To learn more about the Town of Ogden’s Special Police Force, visit the Town of Ogden’s website. This year’s Spencerport Canal Days will be held July 27 and 28. Visit the Spencerport Canal Days website at https://spencerportcanaldays.com/ to learn more about this annual local event.
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