The Yonkers Police Department will mark 150 years of service to its community on Saturday, April 10.

The official roster on April 10, 1871 of the Yonkers Police Force consisted of Captain Mangin; Sergeant James M. King; Sergeant Charles W. Austin; Roundsmen George W. Osborne and James McLaughlin; Patrolmen John Oagans, James P. Embree, Martin Geary, John Hennessy, Edward Lucas, Richard Laurie, C. McGregor, James H. Mealing, Michael Muldoon, Patrick Muldoon, James J. Norton, Henry J. Quinn, John Redding, Sherman H. Smith, Louis Sprenger, John H. Woodruff, Fred H. Woodruff, and Samuel L. Whaley; Hostler (Stable Keeper) James McDevit; and Doorman (Janitor) Michael Foley.

The actual patrolling of the town was accomplished by foot patrol, mounted patrol, and horse and wagon.

Mounted patrol was used primarily for outlying areas. In those early years.

“For fifteen decades members of this agency, from the original constables and roundsmen to today’s modern police officers equipped with 21st century technologies, have served and continue to serve the communities of Yonkers with professionalism and a commitment to excellence,” said a police department press release.

“It’s no secret we have the best Police Department in the world, and over the past 150 years, the YPD has evolved while continuing to demonstrate nothing short of professionalism and respect with all they encounter,” said Mayor Mike Spano.

“When you see a police officer in your neighborhood, I encourage you to stop and say thank you – due to their efforts, Yonkers is a safer city.”

Police Commissioner John J. Mueller stated: “I want to congratulate all the Yonkers Police Officers and Supervisors, past and present, for bringing us to this milestone and building one of the finest police agencies in the country. Throughout the years thousands of men and women have served the people of Yonkers as members of this proud Department with professionalism and honor; that shared service creates a familial bond for generations. I applaud all our members now and then and thank them for everything they do and have done to help make Yonkers one of the greatest cities in America.”