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Police Department Governance

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Resolutions covering all aspects of police department administration including officer appointments and promotions, collective bargaining agreements and MOAs, contracts to provide police services to other municipalities, training agreements, equipment and technology purchases, and the police reform and reinvention plan.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-06-13. A time-bounded clause in this rule expired on 2026-06-14 — synthesis may be stale.
In force, by year of last update
2025
Crisis Intervention Training (CIT/BEAT) Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Dutchess County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training Program extension agreement, continuing the Village's participation in county-wide shared CIT and Behavioral Evaluation & Assessment Patrols (BEAT) services for police officer de-escalation training.[14][16][25][31][38][41][47]
School Resource Officer Contract — Red Hook Central School District
The Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with the Red Hook Central School District for the Police Department to provide School Resource Officer services.[28][43]
Police Services Contract — Village of Tivoli
The Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with the Village of Tivoli for the Police Department to provide patrol and court officer services; overtime wages for full-time officers on shifts patrolling Tivoli are charged to Tivoli, and rates are referenced via a Rate Schedule addendum.[29][30][44]
Police Patrol Services Contract — Town of Red Hook
The Mayor is authorized to sign the 2025 Police Services Agreement between the Village of Red Hook and the Town of Red Hook for patrol services, which includes a clause allowing cancellation at any time.[45][46]
2024
UPSEU Collective Bargaining Agreement — Current
The Mayor is authorized to sign the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) Police Department Memorandum of Agreement and Contract, governing wages and working conditions for Village police officers.[24][42]
2023
Full-Time Police Lieutenant Position
The position of Full-Time Police Lieutenant was created effective June 1, 2023; Patrick Hildenbrand was temporarily appointed to the position and Travis Sterritt was temporarily appointed to Full-Time Police Sergeant, both effective June 1, 2023, with salaries per the MOA with UPSEU.[34][35]
UPSEU MOA — Hourly Police Officer Position
The Mayor is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Agreement with UPSEU amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement to include the position of hourly police officer.[40]
Full-Time Hourly Police Officer — Tyrone Lawson
Officer Tyrone Lawson is appointed to the position of Full-Time Hourly Police Officer effective November 30, 2023, at the hourly pay rate per Article 8A (part-time hourly rate schedule) of the UPSEU collective bargaining agreement.[39]
Lexipol Master Services Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Master Services Agreement with Lexipol for a full library of customizable, state-specific law enforcement policies; the annual fee of $4,600 is budgeted under A3120.49 Police – Software, and the one-time implementation fee of $14,800 is funded from the Unrestricted Fund Balance.[36]
Police Vehicle Lease Authorization
The Mayor is authorized to proceed with the lease of a police vehicle at a cost not to exceed $57,000 over a 4-year lease period.[37]
Police Department Cell Phones
The Village procures 3 Verizon smartphones for the Red Hook Police Department at $39.99 per month per phone plus fees, funded from budget line 3120.41.[32]
STOP-DWI Contract
The Mayor is authorized to sign the amended 2023 STOP-DWI Contract Extension with updated County Executive information.[33]
2022
Firearm Training Agreement — Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club
The Mayor is authorized to sign an agreement with the Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club allowing the Village Police Department to use the club's facilities for necessary firearm training.[27]
2021
Police Body-Worn Camera Service Agreement
A police body camera service agreement is approved at an annual cost of $4,700.00 for five years, including warranty and equipment refresh after year 3, in lieu of a $12,500.00 outright purchase.[23]
Police Reform and Reinvention Plan
The Village of Red Hook adopted the "Village of Red Hook – Police Reform and Reinvention Project – 2021 Official Plan," developed in collaboration with the Dutchess County Police Reform Collaborative incorporating community input and stakeholder feedback.[20]
2011
On-Call Computer Technician Classification
Rick Heinlein is classified as an on-call confidential computer technician (removed from the police roster and union dues list) at an hourly rate of $25.00 with a minimum engagement of 3 hours.[7]
2009
Police Department Internship Program
The Police Chief is authorized to accept unpaid interns from Ulster Community College in the police department, commencing the second week in January, at 10 hours per week per student, with each student earning 4 college credits toward their degree.[2]
History · superseded or expired
2023
CIT/BEAT Agreement Extension — Calendar Year 2024
The contract with Dutchess County for CIT/BEAT services was extended from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Expired December 31, 2024; superseded by 2025 extension.[38]
2022
Kyle Kolodziejski Promotion to Full-Time Officer
Kyle Kolodziejski was promoted from part-time to full-time police officer effective April 11, 2022. Historical personnel action.[26]
CIT/BEAT Agreement Extension — Calendar Year 2023
The contract with Dutchess County for CIT/BEAT services was extended from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Expired December 31, 2023; superseded by subsequent renewals.[31]
2021
Police Reform and Reinvention Plan — Filing Deadline
The Mayor was authorized to sign and file the plan certification form with the NYS Division of the Budget prior to April 1, 2021. Filing deadline passed; plan itself remains adopted.[20]
CIT-BEAT Training — 2021 Calendar Year
The Village funded paid Crisis Intervention Training (CIT-BEAT) for police officers for calendar year 2021. Expired December 31, 2021; superseded by subsequent annual renewals.[21]
2020 Ford F-150 Responder XL Bond Authorization
The purchase of a 2020 Ford F-150 Responder XL for the Police Department was authorized at a maximum cost of $46,900.16, financed by $40,000.00 in serial bonds (5-year term) and $6,900.16 from the Village Reserve Fund. Bond maturity period ended June 14, 2026.[22]
Police Body Camera Service Agreement — Expiration
The five-year police body camera service agreement at $4,700.00/year with equipment refresh after year 3 expired July 12, 2026.[23]
2020
SRO Contract — February 2020 to June 2021
The School Resource Officer contract with Red Hook Central School was approved and updated for February 2020 to June 2021 with increased hours. Expired June 30, 2021; superseded by later SRO contracts.[15]
Police Officer MOA — 3% Increase 2020–2021
A 3% hourly increase for police officers was authorized for the 2020–2021 budget year via a one-year Memorandum of Agreement. Expired June 30, 2021; superseded by subsequent CBA.[17]
UPSEU CBA Extension — Through May 31, 2021
The Collective Bargaining Agreement with UPSEU was extended through May 31, 2021 with a 3% raise and no other contract changes. Expired May 31, 2021; superseded by the 2021 CBA.[18]
Body-Worn Camera Purchase — Watchguard (2020)
Eight body-worn cameras were purchased from Watchguard under State Contract PM 21090 for $12,895.00. Superseded by the 2021 body camera service agreement.[19]
2017
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Lease
A five-year lease of a 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan from Ford Motor Credit Company was authorized at a gross cost of $42,444.99 with 5 annual payments of $9,497.49. Lease expired February 13, 2022.[13]
2015
Katherine Davies & Garry Tuma Jr. Part-Time Officer Appointments
Katherine Davies and Garry Tuma Jr. were appointed as part-time police officers with a one-year probation period after completion of Phase I training, effective June 18, 2015. Probation period expired June 18, 2016.[12]
2014
Michael Brown Part-Time Police Officer Appointment
Michael Brown was appointed as a Part-Time Police Officer effective April 15, 2014, with no retirement benefits funded by the Village. Historical personnel action.[11]
2012
Village/Town Police Services Contract — Reduced to $50,000
The Town of Red Hook's annual contractual obligation to the Village Police Department was reduced from $60,000 to $50,000, resulting in fewer police shifts. Superseded by 2025 patrol services contract.[10]
2011
Village/Town Police Services Contract — $60,000 Annual Rate
Approved a revised police services contract with the Town of Red Hook at $60,000 annually, including court officer fees and a 30-day termination provision. Superseded by amendment reducing the rate to $50,000.[6]
Travis Sterritt Full-Time Officer Appointment
Officer Travis Sterritt was appointed to the vacant full-time hourly police officer position effective July 11, 2011, at the same rate of pay previously held. Subsequently promoted to Sergeant in 2023.[8]
Beth Imperato Part-Time Officer / SRO Appointment
Beth Imperato was appointed as a part-time police officer and School Resource Officer in the Red Hook School System effective 2011. Historical personnel action.[9]
2010
Jim Truitt Part-Time Police Chief Appointment (Interim)
Continued the appointment of Jim Truitt as part-time police chief until the April 2010 reorganizational meeting. Expired April 1, 2010.[3]
Police Contract — October 2010 (Withdrawn)
A newly submitted police contract was proposed but withdrawn for further discussion and potential renegotiation due to concerns about days off.[4]
Police Union Contract — June 2010 to May 2012
Two-year police contract from June 2010 through May 31, 2012 approved, with removal of multipliers for health benefits to increase part-time officer hourly wages. Expired May 31, 2012; superseded by later agreements.[5]
2008
Jared Griffin Resignation / Patrick Hildenbrand Promotion
Accepted the resignation of Officer Jared Griffin effective June 1, 2008; Patrick Hildenbrand moved into the vacated position. Personnel action now historical.[1]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-06-02Police department personnel change
  2. [2]2009-12-14Police Department Intern Approval
  3. [3]2010-01-04Continue Jim Truitt part-time police chief appointment
  4. [4]2010-10-21Police contract approval
  5. [5]2010-11-01Police Contract June 2010 – May 2012
  6. [6]2011-04-21Village/Town Police services contract approval
  7. [7]2011-06-06Rick Heinlein employment status change
  8. [8]2011-07-11Police Employment
  9. [9]2011-08-19Beth Imperato police appointment
  10. [10]2012-02-06Village/Town Police Contract Amendment
  11. [11]2014-04-14Appoint Michael Brown as Part-Time Police Officer
  12. [12]2015-06-18Appoint part-time police officers
  13. [13]2017-02-13Police Vehicle – Authorizing Lease Agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company
  14. [14]2018-12-10APPROVE AND SIGN CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING AGREEMENT (CIT)
  15. [15]2020-02-10SRO Contract Approval with Increased Hours
  16. [16]2020-03-09Authority to Sign Extension Agreement with DCCIT & BEAT for Police Training
  17. [17]2020-06-08Police Officer Hourly Increase and MOA
  18. [18]2020-09-14Extended Collective Bargaining Agreement with UPSEU
  19. [19]2020-12-14Police Body-Worn Camera Purchase
  20. [20]2021-03-08TO ADOPT THE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE POLICY FOR VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  21. [21]2021-03-25Police CIT-BEAT Training Authorization 2021
  22. [22]2021-06-14BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 14, 2021 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 FORD F-150 RESPONDER XL FOR THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE USED IN THE OPERATION OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $46,900.16, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $40,000.00, SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF
  23. [23]2021-07-12Police Body Camera Service Agreement
  24. [24]2021-09-13Authorization to sign Police Department Union Contract
  25. [25]2022-01-10CIT & BEAT Contract Extension with County
  26. [26]2022-04-11Promotion of Kyle Kolodziejski to full-time officer
  27. [27]2022-04-27Authorize police training agreement with Rod & Gun Club
  28. [28]2022-09-12Authorize SRO contract with Red Hook Central School District
  29. [29]2022-09-22Tivoli Police Contract Amendments
  30. [30]2022-09-22Tivoli Police Contract Approval
  31. [31]2022-10-27RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENTION OF THE CIT/BEAT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023
  32. [32]2023-02-13Procurement of three cell phones for police department
  33. [33]2023-03-092023 STOP-DWI Contract Extension
  34. [34]2023-05-08RESOLUTION REGARDING ADDITION OF A FULL-TIME LIEUTENANT POSITION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPOINTMENTS
  35. [35]2023-05-08UPSEU MOA for Lieutenant and Sergeant Pay Rates
  36. [36]2023-06-22RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LEXIPOL
  37. [37]2023-09-28Police vehicle lease authorization
  38. [38]2023-11-13RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENTION OF THE CIT/BEAT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF DUTCHESS FROM JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
  39. [39]2023-11-30RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSFERRING PART TIME POLICE OFFICER TYRONE LAWSON TO FULL TIME HOURLY POSITION
  40. [40]2023-11-30Authorization to sign MOA with UPSEU
  41. [41]2024-11-21Authorize Crisis Intervention Team and BEAP Agreement signature
  42. [42]2024-11-21Authorize UPSEU Police Department MOA and Contract signature
  43. [43]2025-02-27School Resource Officer Contract with Red Hook Central School District
  44. [44]2025-02-27Police Services Contract with Village of Tivoli
  45. [45]2025-02-27Police Patrol Services Contract with Town of Red Hook
  46. [46]2025-08-112025 Police Services Agreement
  47. [47]2025-12-08Dutchess County CIT Training Program Extension Agreement

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.