3rd Police Precinct Meeting opened at 07:03 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Islip Public
Library, 71 Monell Ave., Islip
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the BayShore Brightwaters Public Library, 1 S
Country Rd., Brightwaters
Meeting attendance was approximately 50 Civilians and 7 Police Officers
COPE Officer John Wright opened the meeting and welcomed all.
- He stressed that items should be brought to their attention before the next meeting by calling the
COPE Office at 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333. This allows the staff time to research the issue and
have more definitive answers to present. John introduced the Officers in attendance. He requested
that questions be held until the end so that the meeting could proceed. He introduced the Officers,
Auxiliary Police and Politicians that were present. Then he turned the meeting over to Inspector Mike
Kelly.
Inspector Mike Kelly and Capt. James Knoblach worked together to report the following: - The YTD crime comparison reviewed stats for the 35th week of the year with the same week in
- Murder Manslaughter, Rape (Forcible Expandable), Robbery, Residential Robbery and Larceny
were down for this period in 2026 compared to 2025. Aggravated Assault was up by 10% for this
period in 2026. Motor Vehicle theft was up as owners left the keys in the cars. Overall crime was
down.
- A victim was assaulted and robbed in Central Islip. He called 911, the Officers responded and
observed the 3 perpetrators in the area who were arrested. - 28 Day 3rd Precinct Crime Comparison – Rapes down 67% and a spike in Larcenies and Motor
Vehicle Theft. - Thefts from Vehicles that are not locked; 1st Pct. 0, 2nd Pct. 12, 3rd Pct. 0, 4th Pct. 24, 5th Pct. 0,
6th Pct. 0, 7th Pct. 0 - 3rd Precinct Motor Vehicle Crash & Traffic Stop Data from April 19 to June 13, 2026 from the Suffolk
Crime Analysis Center was presented along with MVC Heat Map with T-Stops. This information is
used to identify areas that the Precinct can direct their Officers to patrol. Police Officers do Traffic
Stops issuing warnings, tickets and education. - The HWY SITE / High Crash Location Operation in the 3rd Precinct issued 363 total summonses
(314 were moving violations) in the 3rd Precinct in the July / August timeframe, which is up from the
prior month, in targeted locations as they have a high incidence of violators reported. - Due to the Iran conflict there is a heightened possibility of sleeper cells being activated and/or
people being radicalized. There are now SCPD detectives assigned to the JTTF, increased patrols at
religious institutions, Muslim, Jewish and Christian, more Officers deployed with long guns at parades
and large gatherings. With the upcoming 9-11 events and the Jewish Holiday approaching there will
be increased police presence in the area to manage possible incidents. Anonymous reporting to crime
stoppers is stressed during this time. 800- 220-TIPS (8477). - Upcoming Community Events include the September 11 Remembrances, Central American Day
Parade Bayshore / Brentwood on September 12. Drones, Skywatch tower for observation purposes,
barriers and long guns are being used when needed. - A shout out was given to the Auxiliary Police for their efforts in support of the 3rd Police Precinct in
many non-enforcement areas, and asking anyone with the time to consider volunteering with them. - Follow Up On Instagram – scpd3rdprecinct
- The Precinct Level Advisory Board (PLAB) was mentioned, with several members present, as they
help shape the future for the Precinct. They are looking for input from the community and conduct
quarterly meetings. They have 4 new members and looking for others. There are 4 meetings a year. - SCPD will not ask your immigration status during any call for service, including, but not limited to:
Victims of a crime, Car accidents, Domestic incidents, Aided cases, Landlord/tenant disputes. - The various phone numbers and social media sites were listed to contact the 3rd Police Precinct for
non-emergency issues (COPE & Community Liaison Officer 631-854-8308 or 631-854-7333; email at
scpd.3rdprecinct@suffolkcountyny.gov; Suffolk County Crime Stoppers 1-800-220-TIPS; Suffolk Non-
Emergency 631-852-COPS). Follow on Instagram, scpd3rdprecinct It was stressed that if you need
immediate assistance, that you must DIAL 911.
The meeting ended at 07:25PM for side bars and other small discussions with COPE and other Police
Officers.
