The White Plains Police Retirees Association mourns the passing of our fellow member and brother officer, Sergeant John “Jack” Batchie, who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 86.
A lifelong son of White Plains, Jack graduated from White Plains High School and enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17, serving as an aviation structural mechanic. Following his discharge in 1960, he returned home and began his career with the White Plains Police Department in 1961.
Jack spent his first ten years serving as a patrolman before taking on responsibilities that would leave a lasting mark on public safety operations in White Plains. For the next decade, he oversaw city-wide public safety communications as well as the Police Department’s motor pool. Among his most notable accomplishments was the development and implementation of CV-50, a mobile communications command center designed for use during major incidents and emergencies. His work helped advance the Department’s communications capabilities and continued to influence operations for years afterward.
Jack’s dedication and service were recognized with numerous honors, including Police Officer of the Year and an award for Meritorious Duty in 1976–77. After twenty years of service, Sergeant Batchie retired from the White Plains Police Department, closing a distinguished career defined by innovation, professionalism and commitment to his fellow officers and the community he served.
Following his retirement, Jack relocated to California and continued working in the communications field, putting the knowledge and experience gained during his years in White Plains to use in the private sector.
The members of the White Plains Police Retirees Association extend our sincere condolences to Jack’s wife, Patti, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his many friends and former colleagues. We remember Jack not only for his accomplishments, but as a member of the White Plains Police family whose contributions became part of the Department’s history.
Rest in peace, Sergeant Jack Batchie. Thank you for your service to our country, our Department, and the City of White Plains.