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Nassau County Police officer Arthur Lopez was fatally shot on Tuesday morning. His killer is still on the run. He is pictured at the scene of an accident in August.

Shooter wanted in police officer’s murder still on the run

The man wanted in the fatal shooting of Nassau County police officer Arthur Lopez is still on the loose. Lopez, 29, was shot and killed late Tuesday morning when he pulled over a vehicle he believed … more

Deirdre Krasula | 10/23/12

NCPD officer fatally shot near Belmont Park

A Nassau County police officer was shot on the Cross Island Parkway around 11 a.m. this morning. The unidentified officer was transported to North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital where he was … more

10/23/12

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

Legislator Carrié Solages, second from left, called for an FBI audit of the Nassau County Police outside the 5th Precinct in Elmont.

Solages to FBI: Audit NCPD crime reporting

Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to audit county Police Department crime statistics in light of a commander’s recent demotion for … more

By Deirdre Krasula | 8/29/12

Police prepared to storm into a Hull Street home where an armed man barricaded himself on April 17.

Police surround Hull Street home

An armed man barricaded himself inside his residence on Hull Street in East Meadow on April 17 as the Nassau County Police Department surrounded the area. more

By Shannon Koehle | 4/17/12

Nassau County Police closed off Mill Pond Preserve early Monday morning when a pedestrian came across a body on the bike path.

Police officer found dead at Mill Pond

A Nassau County police officer was found dead Monday morning at Mill Pond Preserve in Bellmore. Police report that a pedestrian was walking through the preserve when he came across a male’s body on the bike bath. It is believed to be an act of suicide. more

Deirdre Krasula | 3/26/12

Commissioner Dale addressed safety concerns from residents.

Precinct changes, crime discussed at local safety forum

“Safety is our number one issue,” Nassau County Police Commissioner Thomas Dale assured the audience. “Whatever we do, if we can’t do it safely, we’re not doing it.” more

By Shannon Koehle | 3/23/12

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

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