Police Technology Plan Postponed

Here is an email from Scarsdale Mayor Justin Arest sent to the community on Friday June 27, 2025.

Dear Scarsdale Community,

I am writing to update you on recent efforts to secure a federal grant to increase the Village’s budgeted funding for the Police Department’s planned public safety technology upgrades. The Village was just notified that our application for this funding through Senator Gillibrand’s office was not successful at this time.

As a result, the installation of additional license plate readers, live-view cameras, and the deployment of a drone as a first responder will be postponed. The Police Department has been asked to return to the Board of Trustees at a public work session in September to present a revised plan that does not include federal grant funding. Following that discussion, the Board will determine how best to proceed.

We remain committed to an open and transparent process and to responsibly meeting the safety needs of our community. Thank you for your continued engagement.

Sincerely,
Justin Arest
Mayor