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(June 21,2021 - Goshen, New York) New Windsor Police Chief Robert L. Doss was part of a press conference held by Orange County District Attorney Dave Hoovler and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to announce the arrest and guilty pleas of three individuals on felony charges in relation to the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) case. These individuals, as part of their pleas, will pay back the IDA $1.265 million dollars. This was a result of an investigation that began in New Windsor and was conducted collaboratively by New Windsor PD, the NYS Comptroller’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
See the below links for further details from the press conference.
https://www.orangecountygov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1273
https://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-plea?utm_source=comptroller%20message&utm_medium=state&utm_campaign=new%20york&utm_term=crime&utm_content=20210621
Photo 1: Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli speaks as officials look on. Photo 2: New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli poses for a photo with Chief Doss and Detective Sergeant Christopher Sager. Photo 3: A presentation board with some of the findings of the investigation.
On December 15, 2020, members of the New Windsor Police Department in partnership with the Orange County Sexual Assault Response Team, participated in the ‘Start by Believing Campaign’ by signing pledges to ‘start by believing’ anyone who tells them that they were raped or sexually assaulted. The New Windsor Police Department has long been a partner with the Orange County Sexual Assault Response Team. Members of the Police Department have received special training to investigate sexual crimes and continue to take any reports of these types of crimes very seriously.
If you need to report a sexual assault please contact the Police Department at (845)565-7000.
If you or someone you love is a survivor of sexual violence in need of support, contact Orange County Rape Crisis Team 24/7 by calling 311.
The New Windsor Police Department recently became the first and only police agency in Orange County to participate in New York’s Mobile Access Program (MAP) for use on mental health related calls. Funded through the New York State Senate and in cooperation with the New York State Office of Mental Health, this program equips select NY Police Departments and local Mental Health clinicians with iPads to utilize Zoom type teleconference calls for mental healthcare purposes. The program provides another option for Police Officers to have when they require some assistance in evaluating a situation when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis. The 3 iPads we received use a HIPAA compliant teleconferencing software for mental health consultations. The primary goal of the MAP program is to increase police access to timely mental health consultations and evaluations which should result in less waiting for a mental health professional to respond to the scene, less transports by the police to the hospital and for better planning for follow-up care of the individual involved. The New Windsor Police Department responded to 298 mental health crisis calls in 2021. Additionally, every sworn-member of the New Windsor Police Department has received special training in how to best manage a situation when an individual is in mental health crisis. Shown in the photo are: Don Kamin, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Police, Mental Health & Community Collaboration, Deb Salamone, Project Coordinator for MAP and Sgt. Christopher Sylvester.
On August 2, 2022 New York State Senator James Skoufis held a press conference in the Town of New Windsor to announce funding for select area police agencies to be used towards National Night Out events. The Town of New Windsor Police Department received $6,250. of this funding. Thank you Senator Skoukis!
Pictured are (L-R): Lt. Robert McLymore (Wallkill PD), Chief John Rader (Warwick PD), Chief Robert Doss, Supervisor George Meyers, Senator James Skoufis, Chief Paul Ricard (Mount Hope PD), and Lt Jeffrey Thoelen (Middletown PD).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE #25-14 Issued on: July 3, 2025
NWPD Holds Awards Ceremony and Monument Dedication
New Windsor, NY - On July 2, 2025, the New Windsor Town Board recognized the 60th Anniversary of the town’s police department with an official resolution. Town Supervisor Stephen Bedetti said, “For 60 years, the New Windsor Police Department has exemplified unwavering dedication, professionalism, and service to our community. Their commitment to protecting our residents and upholding the values of justice and integrity has left an indelible mark on our town’s history. It’s an honor to recognize this milestone and the men and women who have served with distinction throughout the decades.”
This was the latest in a series of events held to recognize this milestone in the agency’s history. In May of this year, the Police Department, together with the Town Board, dedicated a monument outside Police Headquarters honoring all past teams serving in the department’s K-9 Unit. Additionally, department members gathered outside the police station for a group photo and a challenge coin was created in honor of the anniversary.
The New Windsor Police Department became a full-time law enforcement agency in 1965 after the growth of the town and its population necessitated the change in policing from constables to police officers.
During the 1960's the Town Board recognized the need to establish a full-time police department. The constables then became part-time police officers and were assisted by the auxiliary police. In 1961 former Chief Constable James W. Coriz was appointed Chief of Police and in 1965, Chief Coritz organized a full-time police department. The town’s first police car was purchased that year. As full-time officers were hired, the town secured a building on Ruscitti Road to use as Police Headquarters.
By 1970 the department had outgrown this building and moved into a store front in the Antonelli Building on Windsor Highway. Police Headquarters was later moved to the old Town Hall building at 244 Union Avenue. In 1976 Town Supervisor William Larkin relocated the Police Department to Building 708 at Stewart International Airport.
Chief Coritz continued to lead the department. He built up a staff of 20 full-time officers. He was also responsible for the creation of the first detective position in the department. He retired in 1982 after 30 years of dedicated service.
In 1982, Chief Coritz was succeeded by Sergeant Dominick D‘Egidio who remained in command until 1984. He retired in 1986 after serving as a full-time police officer for over 20 years. In 1984 Walter Koury was promoted to chief of the department.
In 1991 former New Windsor Police Sergeant George Green was the Town Supervisor. He and Chief Walter Koury were responsible for the development of the town's new Police/Court facility at 555 Union Avenue. The Police Department moved into its new headquarters in May of that year.
Chief Koury remained in command of the department until his retirement in 2004. He was succeeded by the following chiefs:
Michael Biasotti 2004-2015
Richard Hovey 2015-2018
Robert Doss 2018-2023
Chief Daniel Valeri is the current chief of the department. Commenting on the anniversary he stated, “As we celebrate 60 years of service, I am immensely proud of the enduring legacy of leadership, professionalism, and innovation that defines this department. From our earliest days to the present, we have embraced progress—adopting cutting-edge technology, advancing training, and building strong community relationships. But it is the unwavering dedication and pride of our personnel that truly sets us apart. Together, we honor the past, serve the present, and shape the future with integrity and purpose.”
The New Windsor Police Department has a proud history of excellence and professionalism. It has been a New York State Accredited Agency since 1996. Chief Koury and all chiefs following are graduates of the FBI National Academy. The department as grown to include up to 50 sworn members including eight detectives. Specialized units include a traffic safety unit, accident reconstruction unit, UAS unit, motorcycle unit, K-9 unit, bicycle patrol unit, community policing unit, firearms training unit, and an honor guard. Specially trained officers fulfill roles as drug recognition experts and a school safety officer.
The department’s communications division dispatches police, fire and EMS and are available 24 hours a day. They are staffed by nine full-time and six part-time dispatchers. Other non-sworn personnel include, one administrative assistant to the Chief of Police, two full-time and one part-time clerks who manage the department’s records and a part-time custodian who keeps the facilities in top shape.
On Saturday, May 14, 2022 Police Chief Robert Doss attended a Change of Command Ceremony for the U.S. Army’s, 411th Engineer Brigade on New York Stewart International Airport. Colonel Jean-Paul Plamondon passed command and control of the reserve unit to Colonel Kirk Claunch during the ceremony. This brigade is a combat engineer brigade with lineage dating back to 1921 and was last activated in 2012 when they were deployed to Afghanistan to take command of theater-wide engineering operations. The brigade motto is: Plan - Build - Protect. Chief Doss personally thanked Col. Plamondon for his service to the country, especially over the last two years that he has been stationed here in New Windsor. He also welcomed Texas native Col. Kirk Claunch to his new command and pledged the Town’s continued support of the brigade. Photo: Col. Claunch (L), Chief Doss (C), Col. Plamondon (R)
Supervisor Meyers presented the town’s Police Chief Robert Doss with a certificate recognizing his twenty-five (25) years of service as a sworn police officer with the Town of New Windsor.
Supervisor Meyers and the Town Board are very appreciative of the leadership Chief Doss has provided for our exceptional Police Department during his four (4) year term as our Police Chief.