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Reunited and it feels so good! Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Police Officer Todd Rigney responded to a 911 call regarding ducklings in distress in a fast-moving creek on East Main Street in Bay Shore on June 21. Officer Rigney used a crab net to scoop out the 11 ducklings and safely reunite them with their mother. | Suffolk County Police Department

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce an increase in foot and roadway patrols as the holiday season begins. SCPD officers will have a heightened presence at malls and shopping centers as well as on the roads, taking a zero-tolerance approach to those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. SCPD officers arrested 145 people between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day in 2024 an

One of the most important quality of life issues to those who live and work in Suffolk County is traffic safety. Keeping roadways safe is always a top priority for the police department and today, Acting Police Commissioner Stuart Cameron announced the addition of seven officers to the Suffolk Intensified Traffic Enforcement (SITE) Team. The expanded team, which is now comprised of 14 officers, will focus on enforcement on major roadways for the month following the end of Daylight Savings Time—a

Traffic safety is an issue that impacts every single person and since Suffolk County has the highest number of registered cars in the state, safety on our roadways is a top priority. The department’s Highway Patrol Bureau is tasked with handling our two busiest roadways—the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway but patrolling these highways is just part of the job. Here is a behind the scenes look at their many functions. | Suffolk County Police Department

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart announced a multi-pronged awareness and enforcement campaign | Suffolk County Police Department

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce the indictment of 13 gang members and associates for a vehicle theft ring. These suspects, part of the Hempstead/Freeport-based 5-L gang, broke into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and stole 75 credit cards from within since February 2023. The department's Fifth Squad is credited with halting the operations with the assistance from our law enforcement partners. Additional investigation unc

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina and other Suffolk County officials held a press conference Tuesday in Hauppauge to announce new behavioral health response programs. The SCPD will be embedding two Family Service League counselors in its 911 call center. Dispatchers will be sitting alongside behavioral health professionals, in real time, able to consult and coordinate then and there. Additionally, representatives from Suffolk County announced

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring were joined by fellow county officials to announce the recent promotions of 68 members of the department. Among those promoted were Darrel Simmons, who was named Chief of Detectives, and William Doherty, who was named Deputy Chief of Patrol. Colleen Cooney became the department's second-highest ranked female as she attained the title of Deputy Inspector. Congratulations to all the promotees! | Suffolk