Red Hook Police Report Highlights April and May Incident Trends

The Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees meeting on June 9, 2025, focused on public safety reports, including police and fire department activities for April and May.

In the police report, it was noted that April saw a total of 178 incidents in the Village of Red Hook, with 3 arrests made. The police issued 80 traffic tickets, with 45 in the village, and 9 parking tickets. In May, incidents rose to 188 in the village, with 7 arrests reported. The police issued 104 traffic tickets during this month, with 64 in the village.

The fire department report indicated that in April, there were 33 incidents in the village, primarily categorized as EMS calls (22) and alarms (6). Notably, there were no fires reported. In May, the village recorded 30 incidents, again dominated by EMS calls (22). The town outside the village had a total of 65 incidents, with 44 being EMS calls.

Trustees discussed the classification of EMS calls and alarms, questioning whether these figures represented calls responded to or those received. The need for clarity on the dispatch process was highlighted, with suggestions to invite fire department representatives to future meetings for further explanation.

Overall, the meeting underscored the ongoing public safety efforts in the Village of Red Hook, with a notable increase in incidents and a focus on understanding the emergency response system better. The board plans to seek additional information to enhance community awareness and safety protocols.