Reunited and it feels so good! Suffolk County Police Third Precinct Police Officer Todd Rigney responded to a 911 call regarding ducklings in distress in a fast-moving creek on East Main Street in Bay Shore on June 21. Officer Rigney used a crab net to scoop out the 11 ducklings and safely reunite them with their mother. | Suffolk County Police Department

Two months after announcing our Drones as First Responders pilot program, the Suffolk County Police Department is highlighting the first successful arrest utilizing the technology. Second Precinct officers responded to Dick’s Sporting Goods in Commack for a theft in progress. As officers arrived, a woman fled in a vehicle, crashed, and then ran on foot. Our drone—operated remotely at the Crime Analysis Center—launched from the Second Precinct, used thermal imaging, and located the suspect hiding

Suffolk County Police Department on Reels

Suffolk County Police Department on Reels

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce an increase in foot and roadway patrols as the holiday season begins. SCPD officers will have a heightened presence at malls and shopping centers as well as on the roads, taking a zero-tolerance approach to those driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. SCPD officers arrested 145 people between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day in 2024 an

Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney to announce the indictment of 13 gang members and associates for a vehicle theft ring. These suspects, part of the Hempstead/Freeport-based 5-L gang, broke into 52 vehicles, stealing 15, and stole 75 credit cards from within since February 2023. The department's Fifth Squad is credited with halting the operations with the assistance from our law enforcement partners. Additional investigation unc

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and Suffolk County Police Acting Commissioner Robert Waring were joined by fellow county officials to announce the recent promotions of 68 members of the department. Among those promoted were Darrel Simmons, who was named Chief of Detectives, and William Doherty, who was named Deputy Chief of Patrol. Colleen Cooney became the department's second-highest ranked female as she attained the title of Deputy Inspector. Congratulations to all the promotees! | Suffolk