HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT

 The Corning Police Department wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope that everybody has a safe and joyful holiday.

 The Corning Police Department sends a special Thank You to our Officers, and all First Responders who will be away from their families for Thanksgiving. Be safe out there!

CLASSIC CORNING PD

Let's start this holiday week right with a little throwback photo straight from the 80's! 

Back Row left to right: Steve Bryson, Tim Osborn, Rod Sykes, Gary Dusina, Ralph Schmidt Front Row left to right: John O'Sullivan, Rob Peacock, Don Atkins, Dave Greer, Barbara Dougherty, Arlee Chrisman

CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT THANKS ALL WHO SERVE AND HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY!

The Corning Police Department would like to express our sincerest Thank You to all of the United States Veterans who have so heroically served, or are serving, our precious country. We are grateful for your service and your valiant efforts, whether they were at times of war or peace.

The Corning Police Department is honored to have Veterans of the United States Military working within our department.

From Left: Officer Kylee Stroing: US MARINE CORPS, CSO Ron Robbins: US NATIONAL GUARD, Administrative Analyst Tom Watson: US ARMY, Chief of Police Don Atkins: US ARMY

"Our debt to the Heroic Men and Valiant Women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices"

- President Harry S. Truman

CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT'S NEW CHIEF, JEREMIAH FEARS, OFFICIALLY SWORN IN.

On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 the City of Corning officially swore in Jeremiah Fears as the new Chief of Corning Police Department. The Corning Police Department is happy to have an enthusiastic, experienced leader to take over the reins from another experienced and knowledgeable  leader, Chief Don Atkins, who will officially retire in December. 

The City of Corning also swore in Courtney Matz as our newest Dispatcher and Records Clerk. We welcome Dispatcher Matz, and the previous dispatch experience she brings to our department. 

Lisa Linnet swears in Chief Fears and Dispatcher Matz.

Chief Atkins officially pins new Chief Fears at City Hall. 

CORNING POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES K9 OSO'S RETIREMENT

The Corning Police Department announces the retirement of K9 Officer Oso, who served the City of Corning faithfully and courageously along side his partner Sgt. Jeremiah Fears for over 7 1/2 years. Oso had numerous successful apprehensions, located vast amounts of narcotics, and enjoyed the attention that he received from this community throughout his career. Oso will enjoy his retirement with Sgt. Fears and his family.

K9 Oso received a proclamation of the City Council of Corning on October 27th, expressing appreciation to him upon his retirement from duty.

Oso giving a handshake to Mayor Strack after receiving his proclamation from the City of Corning

                 
  
               

   "My eyes are your eyes to watch   and protect you and yours, My ears are your ears to hear and  detect evil minds in the dark, My nose is your nose to scent the  invader of your domain, And so you may live, my life is also yours"
                                                     

Click play to listen to Oso's final send off to retirement!

The Corning Police Department Thanks Oso for his years of dedication.