Cortland County Department of Emergency Response and Communications

The Ithaca Police Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the community by working collaboratively with the public and within the framework of the U.S Constitution. With a strong emphasis on community policing, they strive to provide a safe environment for residents and visitors, while preserving peace and enforcing the police regulations and municipal orders of the City of Ithaca. Committed to transparency and accountability, the department follows a progressive Use of Force policy that ensures officers use only the necessary and reasonable amount of force to accomplish lawful objectives and protect civilians. They actively engage with other law enforcement agencies, service organizations, businesses, and local residents to maintain Ithaca's status as one of the most secure cities in the United States with a population under 150,000.Generated from the website