Dear Alumni Members,

Here are the major January 2023 statistics for the 1st Precinct which held its meeting on February 2, 2023:

9 commercial burglaries;

3 residential burglaries;

17 stolen cars, many with keys inside or engine running;

8 robberies;

2 shootings, 1 fatal;

44 arrests for controlled substances;

64 car crashes with 1 fatality;

4 DWIs;

234 larcenies; and

15 assaults.

Inspector Brendan Forte, the Precinct Commanding Officer, made the presentation.  The Inspector unveiled new graphics which showed the days of the week and the time periods for the various categories of infractions.  The format was well received by the residents and showed considerable effort by the Inspector.  The local officials were thanked for their excellent support.  

Deputy Inspector Michael Alfano, the new Executive Officer, was introduced. 

Officers from the various patrol areas were present to address individual concerns of the residents.

The next meeting will be March 2, 2023 at 7 PM.  The location will be announced later.   All residents are welcome.

Respectfully,

Justin Cooper, 1st Precinct Coordinator

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison welcomes
Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association President Kevin O’Hare
Smithtown Messenger Feb 9th 2023

4th precinct Inspector Regina ran tonight’s meeting along with Deputy Inspector Lawler.

SCCPAAA President Kevin O’Hare, Vice President Lauri Murphy and board member Robert Murphy were in attendance.

The Inspector reviewed with the residents the police activity in the precinct during the previous month.

There was an arrest of an individual responsible for multiple larcenies in the 3rd, 4th and 5th precincts. This individual was tracked via GPS using his court ordered ankle bracelet.

Police responding to a report of a subject checking car door handles in Islandia. The area was canvased by officers. When they located the suspect he assaulted the officers as they were questioning him. He was placed under arrest and charged with assault 2nd against a police officer.

Starting this month the 4th precinct will be starting to use body cameras. A presentation was made showing how the cameras work and how they can be an effective tool for law enforcement. The cameras are being placed in service precinct by precinct.

The next 4th precinct community meeting will be held February 7th.

Thanks to Bob Murphy