With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating as more testing becomes available Nassau County and the police department have plans and protective measures in place for officers and police medics when responding to help people exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.
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By Jeff Bessen
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3/23/20
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Police officers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to monitor our every move. While the police know more about us than ever before, we know very little about the police departments that are paid to protect us.
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By Susan Gottehrer
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1/24/20
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We all know that America has a serious gun violence problem. While mass shootings have become chillingly common, I believe we are on the verge of a seismic shift in how we respond to them.
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By Laura Curran
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9/27/19
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A Long Beach man who was severely injured in a possible drug mishap last week was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless endangerment after police discovered a methamphetamine lab that …
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By Anthony Rifilato and Bridget Downes
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5/14/19
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The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate.
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3/28/19
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Even before leaving their squad cars, Nassau County cops are exposed to dangerous conditions, the Police Benevolent Association said. On March 5, union officials said dozens of police vehicles are …
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3/14/19
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It is difficult to fully comprehend the opioid epidemic’s effects across New York state. But without the brave service of our law enforcement officials, it’s likely that the impacts of opioid addiction and overdoses would be even more severe.
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By Manuel Vilar
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1/17/19
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“This year, Kate would be 21. She should be going into her senior of college,” said Jennifer Flynn, mother of Kate Flynn, a 7-year-old flower girl who was killed by a drunk driver on the …
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By Bridget Downes
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12/29/18
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By Bridget Downes
bdownes@liherald.com
It was a busy weekend for first responders after the annual Saint Brendan the Navigator Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival on Saturday.
Long …
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By Bridget Downes
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10/11/18
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Long Beach police were investigating two separate incidents of gunfire reported in the North Park area early Sunday. In one case, police said, the shots hit a nearby home, and in the other, an …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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9/24/18
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