Welcome to the Oneonta Police Department

"It is the mission of the Oneonta Police Department to provide professional services with integrity and dedication, to preserve life, to enforce the law, and to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in the City of Oneonta"

This is an exciting time for the Oneonta Police Department.  Our goals continue to be to make Oneonta a safer city for all our residents and many visitors, reduce crime, and work in partnership with you, the community.

The Oneonta Public Safety Building     Photo Credit: Julie Lewis

To achieve this goal we have incorporated some of the newest technology available in law enforcement combined with traditional policing aimed towards building a better relationship with the entire community we serve.

One of the many tools we use to provide information and help educate our community members is this website.  One of our core values is to strive for "quality through continuous improvement."  We will continue to improve this site by making it easier to navigate, keeping it updated and making it more relevant to you, the user.

Thank you, and I hope you enjoy your visit to our site.

Chief Joseph Redmond