The Saranac Lake Police Department is committed to providing residents and visitors alike the safety and security necessary to enjoy living and recreating in the Village.
About
The Saranac Lake Police Department is a team of highly skilled men and women who serve the Village of Saranac Lake in the Heart of the Adirondacks in northern New York. The Village jurisdiction is unique as it serves 2 Counties, Franklin & Essex, and 3 Towns, Harrietstown, North Elba, and St. Armand. The Saranac Lake Police Department serves the village 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Programs
The Police Department's mission of service is enhanced by several ongoing programs designed to deter and prevent crime while educating the community on matters of public safety and concern.
The Department maintains a close relationship with the schools and has reinstated the DARE program which is taught by the department's juvenile/community affairs officer. We also assist North Country Community College with educational demonstrations. We are an active partner and participant in multijurisdictional investigations with our local, county, state and federal police agencies. The department takes a proactive approach to the needs expressed to us by the community and is always willing to work for the betterment of Village residents and visitors.