The Haverstraw Town Police Department Detective Division consists of a staff of 1 Detective Sergeant and 6 Detectives. The Detective Division has the ultimate responsibility for investigating all major crimes such as homicide, robbery, burglary, serious assaults, sex crimes, suspicious death and serious traffic accidents. We are also responsible for the registration and follow up of all sex offenders residing within the jurisdiction. The Detective Division also works in conjunction with other Federal, State and Local Agencies conducting investigations within Haverstraw. The Detective Division is responsible for maintaining and executing all warrants. An additional task of the Detective Division is gathering, securing and maintaining evidence.

The Special Operations Unit is comprised of 2 Sergeants, 6 Officers and K9 Officer. The Special Operations Unit is responsible for Quality of Life offenses, Drug Offenses, Special Events, Vehicle and Traffic complaints and assisting the Detective and Patrol Divisions with ongoing investigations and large events.