Canandaigua Police Department

08/20/2026

New York State has cut funding to vital programs funded through grants by the Office of Victim Services, such as the Child Advocacy Centers. Hopefully, New York State will restore funding before September 30th for these indispensable programs that serve our most vulnerable crime victims.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/news/2026/08/19/child-advocacy-center-advocates-call-on-new-york-state-to-restore-its-funding-?cid=share_sms

08/07/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2026 WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Thank you to all of our sponsors and attendees who made our first event a blockbuster.

We are already looking forward to seeing everyone again at next year's event.

08/03/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS TOMORROW!!!

A REMINDER THAT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT IS AT KERSHAW PARK ON AUGUST 4TH, 2026 FROM 3PM TO 7PM.

THERE WILL BE PARKING AVAILABLE IN THE VACANT LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM KERSHAW PARK ON LAKESHORE DRIVE.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

07/27/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: DRIVER'S EDUCATION 2026!!!

On 07/23/2026, the Canandaigua Police Department was proud to team up with the Driver's Ed Instructors at the Canandaigua Academy to help teach the students at the summer Driver's Education Program.

Canandaigua Police Officers provided classroom lectures on laws pertaining to driver's licenses, distracted driving, what to do when involved in a motor vehicle accident, what to do if they are stopped by the police, and the effects of intoxicated and drugged driving. Students were then given a series of practical exercises where intoxication was simulated to highlight the effects that alcohol and drugs have on their driving abilities. These exercises included: driving an obstacle course, field sobriety tests, and fine motor skill drills. Students were also tested on their what their responsibilities are when stopped by the police on an actual traffic stop.

Thank you to the summer driver's education instructors at the Canandaigua Academy, and to the students for once again making this a very positive experience for all.

07/14/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS AUGUST 4TH FROM 3PM-7PM AT KERSHAW PARK.

07/13/2026

PRESS RELEASE - STABBING INVESTIGATION

07/09/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT AT KERSHAW PARK ON AUGUST 4TH, 2026 FROM 3PM TO 7PM.

If you loved our Touch a Truck event, this is bigger and better!!! Bring the family for a night of fun activities and get to know the first responders, local law enforcement, and community agencies who serve the residents of the City of Canandaigua!

Get up close and touch rescue vehicles, police cars, and DPW heavy equipment. Raffles, games, food trucks and many other activities are planned. This is a FREE event on Tuesday, August 4th from 3 to 7 p.m. at Kershaw Park.

p.s. Check out the City's new Instagram page

07/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE: PERSONAL INJURY MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

07/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE POLICE RECRUITS AT THE FINGER LAKES LAW ENFORCEMENT CLASS OF 2026!!!

This morning (7/7/2026), 17 police officer recruits from 8 law enforcement agencies in the Finger Lakes region were recognized for the major milestone of completing nearly 700 hours of Police Academy classroom instruction and practical proficiency at a "Badge Pinning" ceremony held at Finger Lakes Community College. These police recruits will now advance to the next phase of supervised field training in their quest to become certified police officers.

Among them, the Canandaigua Police Department is excited to welcome Officer Moyer and Officer Poerio to the streets of Canandaigua and to meet our community for the first time as uniformed police officers.

Great job everyone and we look forward to all of your contributions to this noble profession.

07/02/2026

NOTICE: TRAFFIC DETOURS FOR THE 4th OF JULY DAY PARADE.

The 4th of July Day Parade will be on Saturday July 4th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The parade will start at the intersection of North Main Street at Ontario Street and continue south on South Main Street through the Business District to Lakeshore Drive. Traffic Detours will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude with the parade.

TRAFFIC DETOURS WILL BE:
North Main Street - No southbound vehicle traffic from North Street at Gibson Street (Route 21) to Lakeshore Drive.
Lakeshore Drive - No vehicle traffic between South Main Street at City Pier to Ellen Polimeni Blvd.

If you are not attending the parade, it is suggested to follow the alternative route that will be posted by detour signage. If you are attending the parade, plan to get there early so the detours will not be a problem.

Also, please do not sit in the median on South Main Street to view the parade. Please use the sidewalk areas on the west side of the roadway.

FIREWORKS:
As a reminder, the fireworks display will be in Outhouse Park this year. Check out the Town of Canandaigua's posting for more information. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EYLrpPHvy/

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!!!