The sheriff’s office, which includes about 400 sworn officers, correction officers and civilians, has seen significant growth in both staffing and call volume over the years. In 2025, the agency responded to 83,000 calls for service, according to Imperati. The sheriff told that about 75% of the office’s calls are related to mental health. To address those needs, the sheriff partnered with Mental Health America of Dutchess County to embed a behavioral health specialist within the department. The specialist works to connect people in crisis with necessary services and supports deputies as they respond to challenging situations.

“Every day I work to be better than I was the day before,” Sheriff Imperati said.  “I have been dedicated to helping the nearly 300,000 residents of Dutchess County for 34 years, and I have much more to give to the community.”

A partnership with Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi has resulted in a state-of-the-art Real-Time Crime Center that will soon become operational around the clock, to assist law enforcement from several departments in responding to crimes and other emergencies as they happen.  Imperati says the relationship with Parisi has also made progress in combating the flow of illegal drugs in the county through the swift actions of the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.  The task force had a record-setting year in 2025, executing more raids, making more felony arrests, and conducting more covert narcotics buys than they had at any point in their history.

Domestic violence is an issue that Imperati addresses through a strong working relationship with Family Services Inc., the county’s largest agency assisting victims of domestic violence.  The sheriff has created a dedicated Domestic Violence Unit tasked with assisting victims in getting access to programs and services to help them move forward.