Fort Plain PBA

08/30/2023

The Fort Plain Police PBA would like to address some concerns that have been presented to the members. We have not agreed to or entertained the idea of giving up any police duties to any other law enforcement agency. In fact, we are fighting for the exact opposite. In these times, law enforcement agencies across the country are having difficulties with staffing. Municipalities are finding difficulties in recruitment and retention of trained officers. This is a nation wide problem. This includes agencies within Montgomery County. Most municipalities are finding ways to work with their police agencies to ensure that departments having the staffing and necessary training to keep the officers and the communities they swear to protect safe. We do not feel confident that the Village of Fort Plain Mayor and Board of Trustees feel that same way. The village currently has a budget for (4) full-time officers. Currently, the Police Department has (2) full-time officers. The union has met with the village to resolve this issue. Four full-time officers would fill the roster for a 24/7, 365 patrol in the village. The third position had been recently filled by a part-time officer that wished to go full-time. This officer was notified recently that his pay as a full-time officer would be decreased to below that of a part-time officer. Causing this officer to go back to a part-time status. The full-time pay the officer was receiving was granted to at least four previous transfers. Another part-time officer currently working the streets of Fort Plain requested to go from part-time to a full-time position, but was denied by the village board. One would think that if this officer is trusted by the village to cover the streets part-time, than he should be trusted full-time to ensure the village has adequate police patrol within the village. The village board has directed the overnight shift be turned over to the Montgomery County Sheriff. When advised that the hiring of these two officers from part-time to full-time would bring the police department to full staff, the village board declined, stating "We have already promised the night shift to the Sheriff." The caution in this is that a Sheriff is only required to maintain a correctional facility, and a civil division. Not a road patrol. If the police department should "dissolve" or "disband" (term used by some) and the county in the future should eliminate or cut the road patrol, village residents could see a decrease in patrol response to the community. To provide information to some that have asked, there is a difference between having an officer consistently within the village on patrol, and having an officer respond to the village. Having another agency assigned to cover and respond to the village, is not the same of having a patrol unit, from our agency, within the village, 24/7. Municipalities all over the state, including neighboring villages, are working to strengthen police patrols in their community. We are asking that our Mayor and Board do the same.

"The ability of the police to perform their duties is dependent upon public approval of police existence, actions, behavior and the ability of police to secure and maintain public respect."- Sir Robert Peel "Father of Modern Policing"

04/20/2023

Sending our condolences to our brothers and sisters at Watervliet PD

04/12/2023

The Town of New Berlin Police Department wants to Honor Fallen Utica Police Officer Thomas Lindsey with a moment of silence.
EOW: 04/12/2007. You will never be forgotten Tommy.https://www.odmp.org/officer/18842-police-officer-thomas-lindsey

04/11/2023

Thank you to the the communications staff at Montgomery County Sheriffs Office NY for all they do for our officers

04/09/2023

04/03/2023

We at the Fort Plain PBA are saddened to hear of the passing of Kevin White. We send our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

03/21/2023

The Fort Plain PBA would like to congratulate Fort Plain Fire Department Assistant Chief Justin Smith for his heroic efforts. His experience, skills and training saved the life of a one-year-old child. The FPPD crosses paths and works with Justin in many different capacities. He is a great resource to the community. Job well done!

-Louis Romano, President, Fort Plain Police Benevolent Association.

03/20/2023

The Fort Plain PBA sends its condolences to the family of retired Otsego County Sheriff Donald Mundy and the Otsego County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Mundy founded the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy in 1995 and MANY officers who have walked through the doors of FPPD have attended the basic course for police officers at the OCLEA, including myself. He was a good man and will never be forgotten.

- Louis Romano, President, Fort Plain Police Benevolent Association.

Sheriff's Message:

With a heavy heart Sheriff Richard J. Devlin, Jr. announces the passing of Sheriff Donald R. Mundy, Sr.
Sheriff Mundy served as Otsego County Sheriff from 1993 to 2006.
Sheriff Mundy founded the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy in 1995 which still trains Law Enforcement Officers throughout the region.
After high school Sheriff Mundy served four years in the United States Navy, from 1954 to 1958. In 1962 Sheriff Mundy took the test for the NYS Police and received his appointment in January of 1963. He went to the State Police Academy, which was held at Troop C Headquarters, Sidney, New York. Upon his graduation, he was assigned to the following locations in the State: Waterloo, North Syracuse, Ellenville, Ferndale, Kingston and Sidney. His permanent station ended at SP Oneonta. After 23 years of service, he retired in 1985. Sheriff Mundy was an active member of the State Police Benevolent Association, representing Troop C for six years, negotiating contracts and representing union members' rights. In 1989 Sheriff Marty Ralph appointed Don as County Under Sheriff, an office he held until the passing of Sheriff Ralph in 1993. Sheriff Mundy was very active in the NYS Sheriff's Association, working his way through the Chairs being elected President of the Association in 2003. Counting Sheriff’s Mundy’s State and County time in law enforcement he proudly and honorably served the people of Otsego County for over 40 years.
RIP Sheriff

03/10/2023

A great event and great job by our friends to the west at HPD

03/03/2023

Here’s a throwback to years passed….This was the Fort Plain PD patch worn by members for decades between the 1970’s and 2003. Stay tuned for more historical photos and community based photos. We are also now on Instagram as fortplainpba.