The third of four mergers within Nassau County's police precincts may have to wait a little longer.
The realignment between the Fourth and Fifth Precincts was initially scheduled for Sept. 1, but now faces a "weeks-long delay" due to a potential overcrowding issue, according to Newsday [paid link].
... the consolidated precinct's mix of prisoners, officers and other staff is expected to be too crowded for the existing Hewlett building. So the department plans to install a modular building for added office space for supervisors, said First Deputy Commissioner Thomas Krumpter.
The Fifth Precinct, based out of Elmont, will be absorbed by the Fourth Precinct in Hewlett when the merger is completed.
Click here to read more about the delays and what Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President Jim Carver had to say.
Nassau Police to Use Security Camera Network
The Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) is planning on using a network of security cameras throughout the county to help monitor the area more effectively, according to reports.
Newsday [paid link] reported:
The Nassau program would link thousands of cameras throughout the county to a network overseen by Securewatch 24, a New York-based company that coordinates thousands of public and private cameras linked to the Lower Manhattan Security Initiative, said Det. Sgt. Patrick Ryder, commanding officer of the Nassau police intelligence and asset forfeiture unit.
According to its website, Securewatch 24 "maintains the largest privately installed network of video surveillance in the United States."
The Lower Manhattan Security Initiative use closed circuit televisions owned by the NYPD and its various private and public partners and license plate readers, along with several other technologies, according to a release from the NYPD.
Ryder told Newsday that the network will give police access to private security cameras, "such as those monitoring stores or businesses," but not red-light cameras or the same license-plate readers used by the NYPD.
The report in Newsday also states that the security system would not cost the county any money for its use.
Nassau Police Exam to be Held in December
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, along with Police Commissioner Thomas Dale and Civil Service Executive Director Karl Kampe, Wednesday announced plans to hold a Nassau County Police Officer Exam on Dec. 9, 2012. The filing deadline to take the exam is Friday, Oct. 12. The exam is being given as the current list of qualified candidates will expire in April 2013 due to New York State Civil Service Law.
While to date, no one was hired off the last test qualification list, the county expects to hire some members off the current list for the county and local village forces. With projected retirements in the next two years, the county expects a larger number of individuals to be hired off the qualified list of December test takers.
Applications can be obtained at Nassau County Police Headquarters, any Nassau County Police precinct or policing center, the Nassau County Executive’s office, the Nassau County Civil Service Commission or by calling 1-800-RECRUIT. Interested applicants can also visit the Nassau County website and request that an application be mailed to them being mindful of the submission deadline.
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and have not reached their 35th birthday as of Dec. 9, 2012: provided however, that time spent on military duty may be deducted from age up to a maximum of six years.
County Host 9/11 Sunset Candlelight and Remembrance Ceremony
With the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks quickly approaching, the county announced Thursday that it will honor the memory of those who lost their lives. The Sunset Candlelight and Remembrance Ceremony will take place on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park, near Parking Field 6.
Names of Nassau County residents who lost their lives in the attacks will be read by family members at Lakeside Theatre, adjacent to Nassau County’s 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park. The memorial features two semi-transparent aluminum towers, representing the World Trade Center towers, rising 30 feet from a fountain, and also contains two pieces of steel recovered from the World Trade Center.
Immediately following the Remembrance Ceremony, attendees will participate in a candle light vigil at the county's 9/11 Memorial.
On Monday, give a call to the County and ask for the "Comprehensive Annual Financial Budget", you will see the hundreds of billions of dollars in reserve. After you look at the real numbers we can discuss it.
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Linked below is the "Nassau County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Comptroller for the Fiscal Year ended December 31, 2011". Please indicate where it states there are "HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS IN RESERVES". http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/documents/FINAL2011CAFRSECURED.pdf
I am with Richard, once they have cameras, then they grow the amount of cameras, then they grow what they are looking for from the cameras, the slope keeps sliding and soon we are not living in the same United States anymore. I have always said, I will be for Red Light cameras when I hear of the first police officer who is given a red light ticket.... Has any ever heard of a police officer getting a red light ticket? or a speeding ticket? or a parking ticket? If an accountant is not allowed to cheat on taxes, police should be held to the same standards they are supposed to be enforcing..
If you even knew what you were talking about, you think the work being done everyday by LEO is just a FARCE, some kind of stupid conspiracy ??? You have never been on the job so you don't have a nickel in the game Sir. FYI just because you didn't read about it online, in the Post or wherever you do, does not mean it hasn't happened. There is a reason we have classified information. Guess you must also think the Mob is just a Pop band. Remain in your shelter, you are better off.
You can't show in the document you referenced, where you claim it states there are "HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS IN RESERVES", so you are now posting irrelevant nonsense.
You a so full of it, if anything happened we would be told immediately. This is a way to keep us in fear of the known. It would never be kept secret. There is no benefit keeping it secret. You should know that "classify information" is the cover for government to protect themselves and not the people. Why do you think they arrested Bradley Manning? Did he exposed the lie of national security. We were all told to fear Al Qaeda how about this news story? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxqYnxrxHX8 You have been compartmentalized.
You stated several times there are "HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS IN RESERVES". Post a Nassau County Financial document to back your statement, or stop wasting everyone’s time with your incorrect comments.
The attack plan prior to 9/11 was due to, in case your forgot the USS Cole, and the Embassy bombings, Some in the Fed Gov't were well aware of the threat and the mounting evidence of a greater threat. Problem was too many did not want to listen including Congress for not approving funds to support the need to bulk up the Intelligence portion of LE. Richard don't make the mistake in assuming that the guys who work the street don't care or don't work or are a welcome part of some conspiracy, you are far away dead wrong on that. If you truly served I bet you wouldn't hang your brothers out that way. Politics unfortunately exist everywhere including the military. You damn well know that. I am not supporting the cams due to any affiliation, it just makes sense to use what technology offers. And trust me sir, there is more technology being currently used than you can guess.
YOU stated Nassau County has "HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS IN RESERVES" and have provided no proof to back it up. It's simple, back it up or shut up.
Why would you put a modular behind the pct.? This will become a chamber for the elite! Too many cops, not enough space. The 4th can barely contain the men and women they have now. Think before officer safety is put in danger.
Tightening security is going to happen and cmaera and face recognition are tools to help it happen. A photo of a crime in action helps the court and might help the public find the perpertrator. Knowing high crime areas have cameras which will catch you face if you commit a crime might have some think twice. It can also prove someone might be innocent as well as some thought to be innocent is actually guilty.