The department constantly patrols the Village, giving special attention to empty houses, cooperates with residents in crime prevention and reporting, investigates non-felony crimes, enforces parking and speeding regulations within the Village, and works with Nassau County police in investigating felony crimes in the area. Is elected for a four-year term. Has the full authority of any court of law, and is part of the N.Y. State court structure. An Acting Village Justice may be appointed at the discretion of the Board of Trustees for whatever term it deems appropriate, usually one year. The Acting Justice serves in the absence or inability of the Justice.
Keeps accounts, deposits funds, issues checks, and prepares the annual financial reports.
Also assists in budget preparation, reviews and signs Village bills, and signs checks. If the treasurer is unavailable to sign checks, they may be signed by the deputy treasurer, or Mayor and one trustee, or any two trustees. This post is an annual appointment by the Mayor.