The Canandaigua Police Department handled thousands of calls, made hundreds of arrests, and expanded training and community efforts throughout 2025, according to its newly released annual report.
The report highlights daily police activity, long-term investigations, traffic enforcement, and community services, offering a detailed look at how officers spent the year serving the city.
Arrests and criminal activity
Police reported a total of 669 arrests during the year. That total included felony, misdemeanor, violation-level, mental health, and traffic-related arrests.
The department documented 76 felony arrests and more than 200 misdemeanor arrests. Officers also handled dozens of drug- and DWI-related arrests tied to traffic stops, 911 calls, and crash responses.
Traffic enforcement and crashes
Traffic enforcement remained a major focus in 2025. Officers conducted thousands of traffic stops and issued citations and warnings aimed at reducing crashes and dangerous driving.
Police responded to 461 motor vehicle accidents during the year, including one fatal crash. Six of those incidents resulted in arrests for driving while intoxicated.
Use of force incidents
The report shows officers used force in 34 incidents during 2025. Most involved restraining techniques.
Police reported one Taser deployment, one instance where a Taser was displayed but not used, and three cases where officers displayed a firearm. The department reported no chokeholds during the year.
Training and staffing
The department employed 32 sworn officers in 2025 and logged more than 3,300 hours of training. Officers completed instruction in areas such as crisis intervention, de-escalation, firearms, emergency driving, mental health response, and defensive tactics.
The department also continued work toward state accreditation, completing a reaccreditation assessment and remaining in compliance with all required standards.
Community and youth services
Officers handled hundreds of juvenile-related cases through the School Resource Officer program. Most cases ended with referrals, police counseling, parental notification, or school discipline rather than court action.
Police also assisted residents through community events, welfare checks, mental health calls, and neighborhood patrols, according to the report.
Looking ahead
The report outlines department goals for 2026, including continued training, community engagement, and operational improvements aimed at public safety and officer readiness.
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