James Schepperly began his 34-year law enforcement career with the New York State Police, serving as a Trooper, Investigator, Sergeant, Captain, Major - Director of Training, Major – Troop Commander, Staff Inspector in Planning & Research and then as Assistant Deputy Superintendent (Lieutenant Colonel)– Field Command. Captain Schepperly then went to work for the Town of Fishkill Police Department serving in the following positions: Administrative Lieutenant and Chief of Police before retiring in 2020.