Remains unchanged To arrest violators of the law To check businesses for open or unlocked doors and to be observant for break-ins or fires. During a fire assist with traffic control and crowd control. Same as number 2, to arrest people who violate the laws of New York State. To stay in contact with dispatch by means of two way communication, both radio and computer. Hours of work are now 24 hours per day.
Pay is derived by time of service and rank.
In 1871, there were between 3 and 5 full-time officers on duty each day. Today, the Village of Frankfort Police Department employees 16 full and part-time officers. In 1871 the patrolman would walk the beat. Today, as with all police departments we patrol the village in patrol cars. The department also has a bicycle patrol when the weather is favorable along with the old style of walking the beat and meeting the village residents and local proprietors.