Dear Alumni Members,
Here are the major August 2025 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its community meeting on September 4, 2025:
August 2025
404 arrests;
8 commercial burglaries, 3 in Copiague;
2 residential burglaries;
2 robberies;
499 car crashes with 60 leaving the scene, 4 serious injuries; and
11 motor vehicle thefts, 4 in West Babylon.
Inspector Brendan Forte, the 1st Precinct Commanding Officer, conducted the meeting.
The Inspector also gave some numbers for the year to date. There have been 2,700 arrests and 16,500 summonses issued. There were 3,729 traffic accidents, down 8% from last year. There were 148 DWIs.
Twenty-six new officers were welcomed and are in the field training in the Precinct before going alone on patrol.
Several shootings took place and are under investigation. Shopping centers’ foot patrols have been increased.
Residents were reminded that if you text or call with information about criminal activity the Police will not come to your door and will use discretion. The Police do not want to jeopardize your safety.
The next community meeting will be October 2, 2025. The time and place will be announced. All residents are welcome.
Justin Cooper
1st Precinct Coordinator
