The Town of Pawling does not have a police department but is proudly served by the following agencies:
- Dutchess County Sheriff's Office - Kirk Imperati, Sheriff 108 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (845) 486-3800 / Emergency: 911
- New York State Court Officers - Serve the Pawling Town Justice Court
- New York State Police - Emergency: 911
160 Charles Colman Blvd. | Pawling, NY 12564 | Phone: (845) 855-5040