Town of Schodack Police Department

SPD Brookview Rd. Speed and Traffic survey is attached below. A new survey in a different location will begin later this week. We will post survey reports as they are completed. Stay safe. Drive carefully. Be mindful of your neighbors.

He consistently serves as a valuable resource to his peers and remains deeply committed to professional development and the continued advancement of the department. Congratulations, Joe, on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Last night, at a Schodack Town Board meeting, we had the pleasure of promoting Officer Joseph Favorito to the rank of Sergeant. Since joining SPD in 2024, Joe has become an integral part of the SPD team.

The weather has improved and our speed calming trailer, Officer SLODOWN, is ready for deployment. Reach out to us if you have a location you feel could benefit from its presence.

Our March 2026 Activity Report is attached. New look, same content. Noticeable spike in domestic related incidents this past month. We also noticed a reduction in scam related complaints. Vehicle crashes have also declined, and this is likely weather related.

Friss was arraigned in Schodack Town Court on March 12, 2026, and was released on his own recognizance. Friss's Criminal Charges: Crim.Poss. of a Controlled Substance 3rd (Intent to Sell) Crim. Poss. of a Controlled Substance 3rd Agg. Unlicensed Oper. 3rd Degree

A K-9 search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a small quantity of crack cocaine along with packaging materials. Friss was taken into custody, and a subsequent search of his person led to the discovery of approximately one ounce of crack cocaine.

ARRESTED: Robert Friss, age 60, of Mechanicville, NY, was arrested following a proactive traffic stop investigation. On Thurs, 3/12/26, members of the SPD conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by Friss for a NYS VTL violation on Routes 9 and 20 in the Town of Schodack.

With roughly 63 square miles of town to patrol, it's easy for small neighborhoods and remote locations to go extended periods of times without police presence. Patrolfinder fixes that.

This partnership supports a more strategic and equitable approach to patrol deployment. By leveraging data, we can ensure our resources are allocated where they are needed most. This will improve response times, increase visibility in key areas, and strengthen community trust.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership between the Town of Schodack Police Department and Schenectady based company Transfinder! SPD is going live today with the law enforcement specific software called Patrolfinder.

ARRESTED: Jianbin Chen, age 22, of Quincy, Massachusetts, was arrested Saturday evening following a larceny/fraud investigation. See our press release below.

We hope to accomplish this by conducting routine enforcement checks and by working closely with Amazon staff to install signage that increases driver awareness.

We receive numerous complaints regarding improper turns at this location. SPD will continue to work on reducing violations and preventing collisions.

Commercial vehicle enforcement is in full swing. SPD will be out doing regular enforcement and safety compliance inspections as we work to certify another member. Pictured here is Officer Miller who was out last week on Route 9 near the Amazon Warehouse.

Donation boxes will be available at the SPD until March 1st. SPD will then transport these donations to the hospital that day. Please see the two flyers below for a list of requested supplies. We appreciate your kindness and generosity in supporting this important initiative.

participate in this effort by serving as a drop-off location for community members who wish to donate small stuffed animals and personal care items for “We Care” bags. These bags are provided to survivors to offer comfort and support as they leave the hospital.

In recognition of Sexual Violence Prevention Month (April), Albany Med Health System (Albany Medical Center), University at Albany and community stakeholders are working together to support individuals affected by sexual violence. The Schodack Police Department is proud to