Dear Alumni Members,
Here are the major October 2022 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its meeting on November 3, 2022:
2,949 arrests this year;
2 residential and 2 commercial burglaries;
28 stolen cars, over 300 stolen this year;
3 robberies;
2 gun firing incidents;
36 drug arrests, 566 this year;
247 car crashes, 46 with injuries;
2 DWIs.
Stolen cars continue to be a major problem.
Kevin McCaffrey, Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislature, opened the meeting. He announced that arrests have been made in connection with the stealing of catalytic converters, and a new law will make it harder for scrap dealers to buy them. He also stated that an additional class of 225 recruits will start police training soon.
Inspector Brendan Forte, the Precinct Commanding Officer, said that the cyber intrusion has ended. He stated that during the problem police response time was not affected. On a positive note, the number of burglaries and robberies are down in the precinct.
Officers from various patrol areas were present to address individual concerns of the residents.
The next meeting at the West Babylon Public Library is December 1, 2022 at 7 PM. All residents are welcome.
Respectfully,
Justin Cooper, 1st Precinct Coordinator
