FYI: Tomorrow nights scheduled Community Meeting at the 4th Precinct has been CANCELLED due to move to the new Precinct.
Next meeting will be in September at the new building. Date on SCPD Website listed top right of Blog under Important Links.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Mailbox Vandelism Last Night
Their were several mailboxes vandelized last night. A police report has been filed with the SCPD this morning. If you cannot find your mailbox, check the park...several have been thrown in there.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Yesterday's Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Yesterday's Neighborhood Watch Meeting proved successful, even though we didn't have a large turn-out of folks attend. Only about 20 people came as opposed to our last meeting which was very disappointing to me. We pressed forward with our questions and concerns to Town Parks Deputy Commissioner and Kathleen Walsh's Legislative Aide, COPE Officer and Civic Association President anyway.
Today, new signage was placed at park entrances which you can view for yourselves upon passing the park or frequenting it.
The following signs are now in place:
New Town Ordinance Signs
Park Under 24hr Video Surveillance (as an intent to discourage)
Violators will be prosecuted
20 Neighborhood Watch Community Signs were picked up and being installed by us personally and strategically within next few days.
Children at Play signs also to be added shortly.
Electricians have been ordered to install more lighting in park which will take place by end of next week.
Also, by next week, graffiti removal will take place. As a side-note please note that the town spends about $250,000 a year on graffiti removal per year...
Major bush removal and trimming around track to take place in next 4-6wks.
The balance of our issues are being worked on diligently with the Parks Department Commissioner and staff, as well as with Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh's office (who's aide was in attendance last night). We have also reached out to our local Civic Association and will be attending Town Board Meeting and Civic Association Meetings for their support.
We are also working with the Highway Department for "Traffic Calming" and the need for Speed Table or Road Risers (as in front on Sachem North High School (like speed bumps) in front of park entrances on Sycamore Ave. We need funding from grants and are applying for one shortly.
We are also working with Highway Department for a sidewalk to align entire park on Sycamore Ave. especially instead of the dirt walkway we now have.
You will also see STOP signs in our area begin to have a "red reflective strips" down the poles they stand on and next if needed, a white line painted in front in future.
This is going to be a lot of work...but we are committed to our vision of a new park for our community. Unfortunately, we are faced with budget/capital concerns and things will not happen this year. Fall of 2010 starts the new budget year and with our aggressive efforts, we hope to secure funding to make our vision happen.
Thanks to all who attended our meeting last night. I hope our next meeting will have more of a turn-out of attendees. We will have Park Rangers and Code Enforcement/Public Safety at the next meeting.
I am in the midst of trying to secure another meeting place for August...so again, if anyone has any suggestions, please comment on the posts. I have not seen any comments at all...you are all welcome to comment or make any suggestions, give ideas, or let us know of any "goings -on" in the area at any time..this is what the Blog is for...please use it to your advantage.
My Comittee and I will be attending Town Board Meetings, Civic Association Meetings, making phone calls and e-mails, doing research, and, whatever else we have to do to get the job done in our community. We are taking a lot of time out of our daily lives to better our area, and a revival of Dorchester Park is a long time coming and well deserved for us tax payers.
Your Neighborhood Watch Captain
Today, new signage was placed at park entrances which you can view for yourselves upon passing the park or frequenting it.
The following signs are now in place:
New Town Ordinance Signs
Park Under 24hr Video Surveillance (as an intent to discourage)
Violators will be prosecuted
20 Neighborhood Watch Community Signs were picked up and being installed by us personally and strategically within next few days.
Children at Play signs also to be added shortly.
Electricians have been ordered to install more lighting in park which will take place by end of next week.
Also, by next week, graffiti removal will take place. As a side-note please note that the town spends about $250,000 a year on graffiti removal per year...
Major bush removal and trimming around track to take place in next 4-6wks.
The balance of our issues are being worked on diligently with the Parks Department Commissioner and staff, as well as with Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh's office (who's aide was in attendance last night). We have also reached out to our local Civic Association and will be attending Town Board Meeting and Civic Association Meetings for their support.
We are also working with the Highway Department for "Traffic Calming" and the need for Speed Table or Road Risers (as in front on Sachem North High School (like speed bumps) in front of park entrances on Sycamore Ave. We need funding from grants and are applying for one shortly.
We are also working with Highway Department for a sidewalk to align entire park on Sycamore Ave. especially instead of the dirt walkway we now have.
You will also see STOP signs in our area begin to have a "red reflective strips" down the poles they stand on and next if needed, a white line painted in front in future.
This is going to be a lot of work...but we are committed to our vision of a new park for our community. Unfortunately, we are faced with budget/capital concerns and things will not happen this year. Fall of 2010 starts the new budget year and with our aggressive efforts, we hope to secure funding to make our vision happen.
Thanks to all who attended our meeting last night. I hope our next meeting will have more of a turn-out of attendees. We will have Park Rangers and Code Enforcement/Public Safety at the next meeting.
I am in the midst of trying to secure another meeting place for August...so again, if anyone has any suggestions, please comment on the posts. I have not seen any comments at all...you are all welcome to comment or make any suggestions, give ideas, or let us know of any "goings -on" in the area at any time..this is what the Blog is for...please use it to your advantage.
My Comittee and I will be attending Town Board Meetings, Civic Association Meetings, making phone calls and e-mails, doing research, and, whatever else we have to do to get the job done in our community. We are taking a lot of time out of our daily lives to better our area, and a revival of Dorchester Park is a long time coming and well deserved for us tax payers.
Your Neighborhood Watch Captain
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tomorrow's Meeting
Good Afternoon All,
Just wanted to remind everyone that the 2nd Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be tomorrow July 8th at 8pm at the United Methodist Church in Ronkonkoma (5 Corners/ Hawkins Ave.)
I hope everyone can make every effort to be there...
We will be joined once again by the Suffolk County Police Department's COPE Unit.
Also, in attendance will be Anthony Powell who is a Legislative Aide for the 3rd District (from Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh's office).
Along with Anthony Powell will be a Representative from the Parks Department.
We will also be joined by George Schramm who is President of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association.
Please bring your questions, issues and concerns and a bottle of water, and dress cool as I am not sure if the church has Air Conditioning, (my sincerest apologies)...
We will have sign up lists for block captains...please think about signing up. Block Captain reports to Captain and then any issues get streamlined to SCPD.
We also need volunteers to check the park daily whatever times you can. Please let us know what you can do.
Please continue to check the Blog that was created at http://dorchesterneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com
I hope this meeting is successful and I thank you for your time and concern for our neighborhood.
Just wanted to remind everyone that the 2nd Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be tomorrow July 8th at 8pm at the United Methodist Church in Ronkonkoma (5 Corners/ Hawkins Ave.)
I hope everyone can make every effort to be there...
We will be joined once again by the Suffolk County Police Department's COPE Unit.
Also, in attendance will be Anthony Powell who is a Legislative Aide for the 3rd District (from Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh's office).
Along with Anthony Powell will be a Representative from the Parks Department.
We will also be joined by George Schramm who is President of the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Association.
Please bring your questions, issues and concerns and a bottle of water, and dress cool as I am not sure if the church has Air Conditioning, (my sincerest apologies)...
We will have sign up lists for block captains...please think about signing up. Block Captain reports to Captain and then any issues get streamlined to SCPD.
We also need volunteers to check the park daily whatever times you can. Please let us know what you can do.
Please continue to check the Blog that was created at http://dorchesterneighborhoodwatch.blogspot.com
I hope this meeting is successful and I thank you for your time and concern for our neighborhood.
Neighborhood Watch Signage
We are happy to announce that we have gotten our Neighborhood Watch Signage request honored and they will be installed on already in place signage such as below speed limit signs, etc. We cannot place them on telephone poles or STOP Signs.
If you happen to see any of them be vandalized please post a comment on the blog and we will look into clean-up of the graffitti or replacement. Thank you.
If you happen to see any of them be vandalized please post a comment on the blog and we will look into clean-up of the graffitti or replacement. Thank you.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Suffolk County Police Department Newsletter
Suffolk County Police Department Newsletter
July 2010
Welcome to the July edition of the Suffolk County Police Department newsletter. With summer in full swing and Fourth of July festivities upon us, we believe it appropriate to review a few “warm weather- related topics.”
NON-EMERGENCIES REQUIRING A POLICE RESPONSE
During periods of severe weather, major incidents or disasters, it is essential that you do not call “911” unless it is a true emergency. Emergency lines must be kept clear for those calls that are absolute emergencies. For non-emergency police response, always dial (631) 852-COPS (2677).
FIREWORKS
People everywhere are fascinated by fireworks, but as dazzling as fireworks can be, they are also dangerous, if not deadly, when used improperly. Fireworks, unless possessed or used by authorized people, are also illegal in New York State. The Suffolk County Police Department enforces all statutes relating to fireworks, with laws carrying penalties up to four years in jail and a fine of up to $5000. Please help ensure a safe and pleasant summer for all by participating only in lawful fireworks displays and by reporting people unlawfully using or possessing fireworks to (631) 852-COPS (2677). Anonymous information regarding the unlawful sale of fireworks can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS (8477). Rewards may be available and you can help spare someone serious injury or death!
UNDERAGE DRINKING: SUFFOLK COUNTY’S SOCIAL HOST LAW
Underage drinking is a significant problem across the nation and Suffolk County is not immune. Suffolk County’s Social Host Law is designed to reduce underage drinking gatherings during which an adult allows minors to drink alcohol or alcoholic beverages. In short, this law applies to any adult, including parents, who knowingly allow consumption of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 at a residence that an adult owns, rents or otherwise controls, and fails to take reasonable corrective action upon learning of the consumption of alcohol by minors. The Social Host Law is strictly enforced by the Suffolk County Police Department and provides for penalties of up to $1000.
Please note many other NYS laws make it a crime to engage in unlawful conduct with persons under the age of 21. These laws prohibit the sale of alcohol to persons under 21, the purchase of alcohol for persons under 21, as well as engaging in conduct that endangers the well-being of persons of a protected age. Persons may also be held civilly liable for their unlawful involvement with a minor who suffers injury, as well as for a minor’s actions that result in another person’s injury or loss.
Illegal consumption of alcohol by minors should be reported immediately to (631) 852-COPS (2677). Information regarding future parties where alcohol or other substances will be unlawfully consumed can be called in anonymously to 1-800-220-TIPS, or “texted in” by texting “SCPD” and the message to “CRIMES” (274637). Tips can also be emailed to www.tipsubmit.com. Rewards may be available!
COMING EVENTS
Swim for Survival Program: The Suffolk County Police Athletic League is again offering its Swim for Survival instructional program, which teaches basic water survival skills to children ages 5 through 10 with no prior swimming experience. Participants in the program attend four 45-minute sessions, held each Thursday at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue. Sessions begin July 8 and are held at either 5 or 6 p.m. (select one). For more information, please call (631)852-6109.
2010 Summer Lacrosse Camp: The Suffolk County Police Athletic League is pleased to announce the availability of the 2010 Summer Lacrosse Camp. This camp, which will be held July 19 through July 22 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the P.A.L. Complex in Holtsville, is open to boys grades 1st through 8th. For more information on the program, please call (631)852-6109.
Gun Buyback Program: In an effort to make our communities safer, we are again offering our Gun Buyback Program. Unregistered handguns can be anonymously surrendered at the 1st, 3rd and 5th Precincts with no questions asked and you will receive a $200 gift card, while supplies last! Please ensure handguns are unloaded and do not bring the handgun into a precinct—instead notify a precinct desk officer who will gladly assist you.
Police/Community Meetings:
Please join us at our community meetings to discuss what is happening in your community and in your Police Department. The following is a listing of upcoming meetings (all meetings are held at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
1st Precinct. 555 Route 109, West Babylon. (631) 854-8100. Serving the Town of Babylon and the Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon. Next meetings: July 27 and August 17.
2nd Precinct. 1071 Park Ave, Huntington. (631) 854-8200. Serving the Town of Huntington. Next meetings: July 7 @ 10 a.m. and August 4th @ 10 a.m.
3rd Precinct. 1630 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore. (631) 854-8300. Serving the Town of Islip (West) and the Village of Brightwaters. Next meetings: July 6 and August 3.
4th Precinct. 345 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge. (631) 854-8400. Serving the Town of Smithtown and the Villages of the Branch, Islandia and Lake Grove. Next meetings: July 28 and August 25.
5th Precinct. 125 Waverly Avenue, Patchogue. (631) 854-8500. Serving the Towns of Brookhaven (South) and Islip (East), and the Villages of Patchogue and Bellport. Next meetings: July 6 and August 3.
6th Precinct. 400 Route 25, Selden. (631) 854-8600. Serving the Town of Brookhaven (North), and the Villages of Old Field, Poquott, Belle Terre and Port Jefferson. Next meetings: July 14 and August 24.
7th Precinct. 1491 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley. (631) 852-8700. Serving the Town of Brookhaven (East), and the Village of Shoreham. Next meetings: July 15 and August 19.
To contact us regarding any information contained in this newsletter, please visit our website at www.suffolkpd.org, or call our Community Outreach Bureau at (631) 852-6109.
July 2010
Welcome to the July edition of the Suffolk County Police Department newsletter. With summer in full swing and Fourth of July festivities upon us, we believe it appropriate to review a few “warm weather- related topics.”
NON-EMERGENCIES REQUIRING A POLICE RESPONSE
During periods of severe weather, major incidents or disasters, it is essential that you do not call “911” unless it is a true emergency. Emergency lines must be kept clear for those calls that are absolute emergencies. For non-emergency police response, always dial (631) 852-COPS (2677).
FIREWORKS
People everywhere are fascinated by fireworks, but as dazzling as fireworks can be, they are also dangerous, if not deadly, when used improperly. Fireworks, unless possessed or used by authorized people, are also illegal in New York State. The Suffolk County Police Department enforces all statutes relating to fireworks, with laws carrying penalties up to four years in jail and a fine of up to $5000. Please help ensure a safe and pleasant summer for all by participating only in lawful fireworks displays and by reporting people unlawfully using or possessing fireworks to (631) 852-COPS (2677). Anonymous information regarding the unlawful sale of fireworks can be reported to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS (8477). Rewards may be available and you can help spare someone serious injury or death!
UNDERAGE DRINKING: SUFFOLK COUNTY’S SOCIAL HOST LAW
Underage drinking is a significant problem across the nation and Suffolk County is not immune. Suffolk County’s Social Host Law is designed to reduce underage drinking gatherings during which an adult allows minors to drink alcohol or alcoholic beverages. In short, this law applies to any adult, including parents, who knowingly allow consumption of alcohol by any person under the age of 21 at a residence that an adult owns, rents or otherwise controls, and fails to take reasonable corrective action upon learning of the consumption of alcohol by minors. The Social Host Law is strictly enforced by the Suffolk County Police Department and provides for penalties of up to $1000.
Please note many other NYS laws make it a crime to engage in unlawful conduct with persons under the age of 21. These laws prohibit the sale of alcohol to persons under 21, the purchase of alcohol for persons under 21, as well as engaging in conduct that endangers the well-being of persons of a protected age. Persons may also be held civilly liable for their unlawful involvement with a minor who suffers injury, as well as for a minor’s actions that result in another person’s injury or loss.
Illegal consumption of alcohol by minors should be reported immediately to (631) 852-COPS (2677). Information regarding future parties where alcohol or other substances will be unlawfully consumed can be called in anonymously to 1-800-220-TIPS, or “texted in” by texting “SCPD” and the message to “CRIMES” (274637). Tips can also be emailed to www.tipsubmit.com. Rewards may be available!
COMING EVENTS
Swim for Survival Program: The Suffolk County Police Athletic League is again offering its Swim for Survival instructional program, which teaches basic water survival skills to children ages 5 through 10 with no prior swimming experience. Participants in the program attend four 45-minute sessions, held each Thursday at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue. Sessions begin July 8 and are held at either 5 or 6 p.m. (select one). For more information, please call (631)852-6109.
2010 Summer Lacrosse Camp: The Suffolk County Police Athletic League is pleased to announce the availability of the 2010 Summer Lacrosse Camp. This camp, which will be held July 19 through July 22 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the P.A.L. Complex in Holtsville, is open to boys grades 1st through 8th. For more information on the program, please call (631)852-6109.
Gun Buyback Program: In an effort to make our communities safer, we are again offering our Gun Buyback Program. Unregistered handguns can be anonymously surrendered at the 1st, 3rd and 5th Precincts with no questions asked and you will receive a $200 gift card, while supplies last! Please ensure handguns are unloaded and do not bring the handgun into a precinct—instead notify a precinct desk officer who will gladly assist you.
Police/Community Meetings:
Please join us at our community meetings to discuss what is happening in your community and in your Police Department. The following is a listing of upcoming meetings (all meetings are held at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted):
1st Precinct. 555 Route 109, West Babylon. (631) 854-8100. Serving the Town of Babylon and the Villages of Lindenhurst and Babylon. Next meetings: July 27 and August 17.
2nd Precinct. 1071 Park Ave, Huntington. (631) 854-8200. Serving the Town of Huntington. Next meetings: July 7 @ 10 a.m. and August 4th @ 10 a.m.
3rd Precinct. 1630 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore. (631) 854-8300. Serving the Town of Islip (West) and the Village of Brightwaters. Next meetings: July 6 and August 3.
4th Precinct. 345 Old Willets Path, Hauppauge. (631) 854-8400. Serving the Town of Smithtown and the Villages of the Branch, Islandia and Lake Grove. Next meetings: July 28 and August 25.
5th Precinct. 125 Waverly Avenue, Patchogue. (631) 854-8500. Serving the Towns of Brookhaven (South) and Islip (East), and the Villages of Patchogue and Bellport. Next meetings: July 6 and August 3.
6th Precinct. 400 Route 25, Selden. (631) 854-8600. Serving the Town of Brookhaven (North), and the Villages of Old Field, Poquott, Belle Terre and Port Jefferson. Next meetings: July 14 and August 24.
7th Precinct. 1491 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley. (631) 852-8700. Serving the Town of Brookhaven (East), and the Village of Shoreham. Next meetings: July 15 and August 19.
To contact us regarding any information contained in this newsletter, please visit our website at www.suffolkpd.org, or call our Community Outreach Bureau at (631) 852-6109.
Park Police
Please call 451-6161 should you see anything illegal going on in the park. Even if you should see people "hanging out" after dusk, please call.
Yesterday there were about 15 adolescents setting off fireworks with children in the park (no common sense or morals at all).
Park Police responded, however, not sure if they were fined, etc. Will see if we can find out.
Yesterday there were about 15 adolescents setting off fireworks with children in the park (no common sense or morals at all).
Park Police responded, however, not sure if they were fined, etc. Will see if we can find out.
Next Neighborhood Watch Meeting 07.08.2010
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the next Neighborhood Watch Meeting this Thursday July 8th at 8pm.
Please think about if you would like to be a "block captain", and also if you could volunteer a few minutes or so to take a walk, maybe with a neighbor, your dog....just to take a gander at any possible goings on in the park. Even a quick drive by on the way home from an outing counts. Anything to just do your part would help. We will have sign up lists at the meeting.
fyi: block captains report back to captain and captain streamlines all info to Suffolk County Police Dept.
Many thanks again for your time and concern for our neighborhood...
Please think about if you would like to be a "block captain", and also if you could volunteer a few minutes or so to take a walk, maybe with a neighbor, your dog....just to take a gander at any possible goings on in the park. Even a quick drive by on the way home from an outing counts. Anything to just do your part would help. We will have sign up lists at the meeting.
fyi: block captains report back to captain and captain streamlines all info to Suffolk County Police Dept.
Many thanks again for your time and concern for our neighborhood...
Friday, July 2, 2010
Next Neighborhood Watch Meeting
I am happy to announce that we have secured a place for our next Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Thursday July 8th, 2010.
Our Meeting will begin at 8pm at The United Methodist Church of Lake Ronkonkoma. It is located at (5 Corners) 792 Hawkins Ave. Lake Grove, NY 11755.
Please bring any questions and concerns. The Suffolk County Police Department 4th Precinct will be attending again. Park Rangers will be at the August or Sept. meeting. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Our Meeting will begin at 8pm at The United Methodist Church of Lake Ronkonkoma. It is located at (5 Corners) 792 Hawkins Ave. Lake Grove, NY 11755.
Please bring any questions and concerns. The Suffolk County Police Department 4th Precinct will be attending again. Park Rangers will be at the August or Sept. meeting. We look forward to seeing many of you there!
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