Detective Division
The Detective Division is responsible for the prevention of crime and the investigation of criminal cases within the Town of Yorktown, the detention and arrest of criminal offenders, the location of missing persons, the recovery of lost and stolen property, the proper coordination with other authorities and the proper conduct of fugitive requisition proceedings.
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Lieutenant Justin Foley was raised in Yorktown and joined the New York City Police Department in 1998, where he was assigned to Police Service Area (PSA) 7, located in the Bronx. During his time in the NYPD he also assisted in the rescue and recovery efforts regarding the September 11, 2001 Terrorist attack. In 2002, he joined the Yorktown Police Department, where he was assigned to the patrol division. During his time as a police officer in the Patrol Division, Lt. Foley served as a Patrol Officer, Desk Officer, and a DCJS- certified Field Training Officer. Lt. Foley worked in conjunction with members of Special Patrol Operations, where he conducted undercover narcotics operations. Lt. Foley was also a member of the Yorktown Police Department K9 Unit from 2006 to 2014, with his K9 partner "Moose." In 2016, Lt. Foley was assigned as the department Traffic Safety Officer before being promoted to Sergeant later that year. While a Sergeant, Lt. Foley was assigned to oversee a patrol squad. He was also tasked with ensuring that all businesses selling alcohol in the Town of Yorktown were in compliance and properly licensed with the NYS Liquor Authority.
In 2020, he was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned as the Patrol Division Commander. As the Patrol Division Commander, Lt. Foley Oversaw the Patrol Division as well as the School Resource Unit. Lt. Foley also oversaw the Departments Accreditation Program as the Program Manager. During his law enforcement career, Lieutenant Foley has received several Commendations for Meritorious Police Duty awards, Exceptional Merit awards and Lifesaving awards. Lt. Foley currently oversees the Yorktown Police Department Honor Guard. During his time as the Patrol Division Commander he attended F.B.I-LEEDA courses on Supervisor Leadership, Command Leadership and Executive Leadership, earning the F.B.I-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy Award.
In January of 2025, Lt. Foley was assigned as the Operations Commander, where he currently serves. Lieutenant Foley's duties cover overall responsibility of the Detective and Juvenile Divisions, warrants, the department Property and Evidence system, departmental training, Internal Affairs, employee illness and Workers' Compensation.