Chief’s Message

On behalf of the men and women of the Town of Fishkill Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our website. I hope you find it to be a valuable resource in your search for information about our agency as it contains valuable insight into our department and the resources, programs, and services we provide to our community.

These pages were developed to showcase the men and women of this outstanding organization as they go about making a difference in ensuring a safe and secure community.

It is an honor and privilege to serve both the community of Fishkill and our department personnel as Chief of Police. My vision is to strive for Organizational Excellence on a daily basis, and to ensure our Department adheres to the principles of our Mission Statement.

Lastly, the Town of Fishkill Police Department employs highly motivated, well-trained professionals. We value and encourage diversity, education, and experience in our personnel, as it reflects the diverse community we serve.

Keith L. Dworkin, Chief of Police

Mission Statement

The mission of the Fishkill Police Department is to serve all people within our jurisdiction with fairness and compassion. We are committed to the protection of life and property and the prevention of crime; the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.

With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security within the community. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.

To fulfill our mission, the Fishkill Police Department will strive to attain the highest degree of ethical behavior and professional conduct at all times.

CODE OF ETHICS

  • As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against abuse or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.
  • I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
  • I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or abuse and never accepting gratuities.
  • I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice.
  • I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence.
  • I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession . . . law enforcement