4th precinct Inspector Regina ran tonight’s meeting.
SCCPAAA President Kevin O’Hare, board members Jay Jost, Lauri Murphy and alumni member Richard Skohik were in attendance
The Inspector introduced Detective Kevin Rieppel who gave a presentation on the SCPD Identification Section. We learned that the Identification Section has many responsibilities within the department. They include dusting for fingerprints and taking photographs at crime scenes. The section also takes aerial photographs using helicopters and drones. A new investigative tool named Faro Scanning is also being used. It was a very interesting presentation.
The Inspector then reviewed with the residents the police activity in the precinct during the previous month.
Among the incidents discussed:
Police responded to a fatal overdose behind Friendly’s on Jericho Turnpike in Commack.
Enforcement action was taken against participants in a “sideshow gathering” (road racing) on Platinum Court in Medford. This has been an ongoing issue for quite a while across the county.
127 traffic summonses were issued, one arrest was made for reckless driving and one stolen vehicle was recovered during the operation.
Award ceremonies were held at the 4th precinct on 5-1-2024. 4th precinct cop of the year for 2023 was Dale Warwick.
Thank you Lauri Murphy for this report
