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Message from the Chief
Thank you for visiting our site. January 2026 marks the 3rd year I have had the privilege of being the Chief of the Irondequoit Police Department. This also marks the 33rd year I have been in active police service. Times have certainly changed from when I started, and the policing profession is certainly no exception!
My goal when I started was to work side-by-side with the citizens of the town to make this the best town to live and work in. I feel we have accomplished this, day in and day out. The support our department receives from the residents continues to astound me. We receive an endless string of support letters as well as phone calls. Are we always perfect? No, but we do strive to do the job right, every time. We continue to live by the rule, “treat everyone with respect and leave it better than you found it.” The members of the IPD practice the philosophy of Community Policing. This philosophy promotes a strong partnership between residents and their police departments. It is based on the premise that both the police and the community must work together as equal partners to identify, prioritize and solve problems such as crime, fear of crime in neighborhoods with the goal of improving the overall quality of life in your neighborhoods and in the community of Irondequoit. Community policing helps the public understand that police officers are also human beings, who go home at the end of their shifts and function within the community, just like the public they serve.
Our department will continue to provide public safety with tenacity and fairness. Our officers are professional and highly trained. We will continue to be transparent with details about public safety because you deserve to be informed.
We will continue moving upward as we go into 2026. In 1991, our department was Accredited by New York State. We are preparing for another 5-year Accreditation award and expect to achieve it. Approximately 30% of police departments in New York State achieve this milestone and we will be sure to continue this path.
Scott Peters
Police
The Irondequoit Police Department is the second-largest town police force in Monroe County, New York. The officers of the Department protect and preserve the rights of the citizens and property owners of the town. The Department provides these services through the Road Patrol, Investigative Services, and Community Services Unit, all with the support of civilian staff.
Jurisdiction
The officers of the Department provide proactive enforcement of all of the laws of New York State, the Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, and the United States.
The Irondequoit Police Department provides all of the police services for the Town of Irondequoit. Assistance is received from the county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when needed.
Accreditation
The Irondequoit Police Department is accredited by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Public Safety.
Staff
The police department consists of 51 officers, which includes uniformed officers, investigators, and command staff.
Organizational Structure
The organizational structure of the Irondequoit Police Department consists of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Unit, which includes juvenile investigations, Community Service Unit, and the Administration-Records Division.
Reports & Records
Police reports such as incidents, accidents, and stolen/lost property are kept on file at the Public Safety Building. Copies may be obtained Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Police record checks may be obtained for a fee of $10. A waiting period of five business days is required.
Stolen / Lost Property
Property that is turned into the police department or obtained through an investigation may be released Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (Appointments are recommended).
This property may consist of lost and found, stolen or confiscated items. The property clerk can be contacted at 585-336-6000 ext. 2260.
Request a property retrieval appointment at ipdproperty@irondequoit.gov.
House Checks
In keeping with the philosophy of the Irondequoit Police Department to promote a strong partnership between the residents and their police department, we offer a program that authorizes the police department to check your house while you are away. House Checks will be conducted, as a courtesy, for up to 1 month. Please contact the Department if you will be away for longer than 1 month.
In order to take advantage of the program, please fill out the House Check Form (PDF). You must return the form in person to the Irondequoit Police Department - a photo ID will be required in order to protect you and your property.
A house check includes an officer walking the perimeter of your house while you are away and checking the windows and doors to ensure that they are locked. If you have any questions about this service please call 585-336-6000 x 2300 or 585-336-6000, ext. 2201.
Sex Offender Registries
Personnel Complaints
Complaints may be filed with a police supervisor at any time.
The complainant will be asked to complete a Report of a Complaint Against an Officer form (PDF).