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Nassau County Police are increasing security measures for this Sunday's Long Island Marathon

Police, county prepare for L.I. Marathon

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings on April 15, county officials are increasing security for Sunday’s Long Island Marathon, adding restrictions on large bags, such as backpacks and duffel bags. more

By David Weingrad | 5/1/13

The 5th Precinct closed in September 2012 to merge with the 4th Precinct in Hewlett.

Differing views of recent crime data

The Nassau County Police Department’s September 2012 decision to merge the 4th and 5th Precincts as a way to help save an estimated $20 million is facing renewed criticism from the police officers’ union, with reports indicating an increase in some major crimes this year compared with the same period in 2012, before the merger. more

By Vikas Girdhar | 4/24/13

Brooklyn resident Cynthia Williams was arrested on March 29 and charged with prostitution after she offered to engage in sexual relations with an undercover detective of the Nassau County Police Department.

Prostitution arrest in Woodmere

Cynthia Williams, 29, of Brooklyn was arrested on March 29 on Elm Street in Woodmere for offering to engage in sexual relations with an undercover detective of the Nassau County Police Department for … more

4/1/13

Nassau top cop convicted of conspiracy

Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced last Friday that a former Nassau County Police Department deputy commissioner had been convicted of conspiracy and official misconduct for his role in preventing the arrest of a Bellmore-Merrick teenager whose father was a personal friend and a financial benefactor of a police foundation. more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/19/13

Claude Mondesir of Woodmere was located, police said.

Missing Woodmere man was found

Claude Mondesir of Woodmere who was last seen on Oct. 17, was found a day later, according to Nassau County Police, who issued the Silver Alert. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/17/12

Crossing guard Debra Bernhardt held back traffic as children and their parents crossed Merrick Avenue on the way to Camp Avenue School in Merrick last week. Many crossings were manned by police officers on the first day of school, while some were left unguarded.

Be careful crossing the street

Parents who let their children walk to school may want to take extra precautions this year: Nassau County has left some crossing guard posts unmanned. As a result of a hiring freeze and work … more

By Aaron Axelson | 9/12/12

Legislature OK’s police retirement plan

The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously on March 19 to approve a police retirement incentive plan that County Executive Edward Mangano said was a key component of the controversial new community policing center plan, which will turn four of the county’s eight police precincts into Community Policing Centers. more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/20/12

Federal grant to pay for improved radio equipment

Radios in 192 ambulances across Nassau County, including all fire departments in the Five Towns, will be upgraded with new radio equipment to meet a federal radio mandate that allows for better communication between ambulances and police. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 3/8/12

County Legislators debated the Police Precinct Efficiency Initiative for nearly four hours on Monday.

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson and Brian Croce | 3/7/12

Vote to close precincts passes, 10-9

In a contentious meeting on Monday, the Nassau County Legislature voted 10 to 9 along party lines to implement a new Community Policing Plan, in which four of the county’s eight police precincts will be closed over the next seven months and replaced with “community policing centers.” more

By Aaron Axelson, aaxelson@liherald.com | 3/6/12