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Jacqueline Goettisheim is a crossing guard employed by Lynbrook and is not affected by the county budget. She is stationed on the corner of Hempstead and Davison avenues.

According to information received from the Nassau County Police Department, nearly three-quarters of a million dollars has been sliced out of the county’s budget for school crossing guards since 2010. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/26/16

Acting Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter announced the purchase of 150 M400 squat rifles at a press conference last week.

Stepped-up training for active-shooter situations

In May, President Obama signed an executive order to demilitarize the police, banning the Pentagon from issuing surplus military hardware — including rifles, grenade launchers and armored vehicles — to police departments nationwide. His decision was a response to the shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., by a police officer the previous August. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 12/9/15

A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

Friends Brian Conroy, left, and Michael Falopye enjoyed seeing what it was like for fire fighters inside a fire truck.

Rockville Centre celebrates its kids

Last Saturday, the Rockville Centre Recreation Department hosted its annual Kids Fest. Kids from all over Rockville Centre had a chance to meet police officers and fire fighters, go on rides, … more

9/23/15

Charged with forgery, possession of controlled substance

Four people, including two from Oceanside, were arrested early last Saturday morning when an investigation of a suspicious vehicle parked in Rockville Centre resulted in the discovery by a village … more

8/27/14

Nassau police commissioner resigns

Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale resigned from his position on the morning of Dec. 12 in the wake of an investigation by District Attorney Kathleen Rice’s office regarding a … more

By John Maher | 12/12/13

D'Amato's column was short on facts

In his column last week, “Look at the facts: The police consolidation plan works,” Alfonse D’Amato stated only one fact. more

5/10/13

Look at the facts: The police consolidation plan works

Can you smell it? I sure can. It’s the smell of an election season. And in Nassau County, like any other local election, politics become personal, and they can get nasty. more

5/2/13

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

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