Public Interest

Nassau cops seek to add to missing-person database
Posted: Sep. 30, 2010
Those who cannot attend Sunday's registration can call 516-573-5775 to register, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Last day on job for Nassau's longest-serving cop
Posted: Sep. 23, 2010
On Thursday morning, for the last time, Officer Paul Imbornone will pull his Nissan Altima into Spot 56 in the sprawling parking lot behind the Nassau County Police Department's headquarters in Mineola.

Cops seek help in Lakeview shooting
Posted: Aug. 14, 2010
Police ask that anyone with information call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Concern over plan to merge Nassau police precincts
Posted: Aug. 10, 2010
More than 100 mostly angry and confused community leaders fill North Hempstead Town Hall, upset about Nassau Executive Edward Manganos plans to merge two police precincts.

Cops: Two Nassau banks robbed within two hours
Posted: Jul. 26, 2010
Detectives urge anyone with information about either crime to call Crime Stoppers at 800-244-TIPS. All callers will be kept anonymous.

New law closes 'loophole' in DWI arrest procedures
Posted: Jul. 12, 2010
Governor Paterson signs measure allowing AMT's to draw blood evidence at scene of fatal auto accident's without a physician's presence.

An age-old crime: scamming elderly people is on the rise
Posted: Jul. 11, 2010
WASHINGTON — Murders and violent crimes are down nationwide, but one kind of crime is rising steadily: scams against the elderly.

Wal-Mart Fighting $7,000 Fine in Trampling Case
Posted: Jul. 7, 2010
OSHA officials say they have rarely seen a company mount such a huge and expensive defense to a fine of less than $10,000.

Schumer: Close Loopholes in Sex Offender Law
Posted: Jun. 21, 2010
State laws nationwide prohibit sex offenders from working as school teachers and coaches, but most laws don’t cover karate instructors, youth coaches, carnival workers, clowns, magicians, or dance instructors in the private sector when public funds aren’t involved.

Forgotten Heroes Of 9/11 Are Still Dying
Posted: Jun. 18, 2010
The Police Aid Foundation has created a team of active and retired officers who have come together to aid officers and their families who courageously performed their duties are now suffering and dying with 9/11 related illness.
Also: Police Aid Foundation Link

Texting 911 Now Possible in Florida County
Posted: May 24, 2010
Marion County Sheriff embraces technology to stay ahead of the bad guys.

Nassau initiative takes aim at heroin 'epidemic'
Posted: May 16, 2010
Officials hope a new poster campaign will help raise awareness about increasing heroin abuse across Long Island.

Hicksville woman's remains identified; husband sought
Posted: May 13, 2010
An autopsy revealed the woman, Winsome Angela Perez, a Hicksville bank worker, died of blunt force trauma to the head, police said.

Cops Seek Help Finding Uniondale Woman
Posted: Apr. 5, 2010
Nassau County police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 30-year-old Uniondale woman.

Cops Seek Help Finding Westbury Man
Posted: Apr. 2, 2010
He described as a light-skinned black man who was last seen wearing a red hat and a black jacket. He was driving a 2002 Buick Century with New York license plate number ALG 9157