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As the seasons change and the weather continues to improve, Police Chief Greg Sancho has put together a Crime Prevention Tips Reference Document (PDF). We encourage all residents to review these recommendations and discuss them with your family members.

Additionally, in the Village of Pelham Manor, April 15 is a day of honor and remembrance as it is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Pelham Manor Police Detective Charles A. Schuta. On April 15, 1996, Detective Schuta was struck and killed by a vehicle on I-95 while assisting in a vehicle pursuit. The suspects in the pursuit were apprehended and charged with attempted larceny.

Each year, there are flower arrangements placed around the Village in honor of Detective Schuta. Please take a moment to honor those who gave their lives to protect public safety.