Pedestrian Safety
Children between the age of 2 and 6 years represent just over six percent of the total population, but are involved in up to 25 percent of all pedestrian mishaps. Nearly one-third of the 5 to 9-year-old children killed by motor vehicles are pedestrians. Children enjoy...
Cyber Crimes & Staying Safe
A crime committed or facilitated via the Internet is a cyber crime. Cyber crimes can range from fraud to unsolicited emails (spam). Cyber crime incorporates anything from illegal downloads to stealing millions of dollars from online bank accounts. Through advanced...
School Safety
or call 1-800-448-3000 School Safety Hotline For Weber Middle School & Schreiber High School. When making an anonymous report either through the website or via phone your will need the “User Name” and “Password” associated with your school. This information is...
Sex Offenders
How do I find out if a sex offenderlives in my area? The Port Washington Police District has several Detectives that work in conjunction with Federal, State, County and other local law enforcement agencies to trackregistered sex offenders. An update list is available...
Identity Theft
If you have been a victim of cybercrime, you have a VOICE. https://www.victimvoice.org The following information below was sourced from the Federal Trade Commission Protect your Social Security number. Treat your trash and mail carefully. Be on guard when using...
Domestic Violence
IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:The Police can help you: Get to a safe place away from the violence. Get information on how the court can help protect you against the violence. Get medical care for injuries you or your children may have. Get necessary...
Burglary Prevention
We remind all residents to lock doors and windows as well utilize exterior lighting and alarm systems. We encourage you to call the Police to report any suspicious activity. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, please call the Port Washington...
What is the AMBER Alert System?
The AMBER Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed up with local police to develop an early warning system to help find abducted children. AMBER stands for America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was created as a...
Travel Advisory
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2018 Contact:Stephen Canzoneri |stephen.canzoneri@dot.ny.gov| (631) 952-6633 TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lane Closures Expected on State Route 101 in town of North Hempstead, Nassau County Motorist should expect lane closures starting next week...
Back to School at Salem Elementary
Port Washington Police Chief James Salerno and Police Officer John Bellini joined Salem School Principal Dr. Pia Ferrante and her staff welcoming students on their first day back to school.
Schools Open September 5th
Pictured (L-R) Police Commissioner Dave Franklin, Deputy Chief Robert Del Muro, Chief of Police James Salerno, Assistant Chief Jeffrey Morris, Police Commissioner Angela Lawlor Mullins Do not pass: It is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or...
Don’t Block The Box
The Port Washington Police have received complaints regarding vehicles turning left onto Main Street from Port Washington Blvd. without being able to fully enter Main Street. These vehicles then block the intersection causing delays for Southbound traffic on Port...
Phone Scammers Continue to Target Our Community
? Between 2/7/18 ? 2/9/18 two people in the community were victims of scams (IRS & PSE&G). If any person or company requests you pay them in gift cards ? THINK SCAM !
Distracted Driving Kills – Be Safe, Be Smart
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system?anything that takes your attention...
Halloween Safety
Drivers: Please be on particular alert for children. Children are excited and may move in unpredictable ways. ?Slow down and come to a complete stop at all stop signs. Proceed with extreme caution.? Motorists should be cognizant of the increased pedestrian traffic and...
Don’t Leave Valuables In Your Car!
Recently, there have been several larcenies from parked automobiles in the Police District during nighttime hours in the Mackey Avenue area. All of the vehicles that had property stolen were left unlocked. This is a County wide problem. The Port Washington Police want...
4th of July Safety Tips
It?s normal if your dog gets scared.??Dogs have keen senses and acute hearing makes?them more sensitive to the sounds of fireworks. During fireworks, your dog may?experience?an increase in heart rate, a rush of adrenaline, and an increase in stress hormones...
Pedestrian Education, Enforcement, and Traffic Solutions
The Port Washington Police District announced today that there will be a Crosswalk Safety Event held on Thursday, June 29th as part of their Pedestrian Education, Enforcement, and Traffic Solutions (PEETS) program. The Police District is launching this program as an...
Keep Your Pets Safe
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Buckle Up NY – Click it or Ticket
The Buckle Up New York enforcement campaign will be conducted from May 22rd to June 4, 2017.? The Port Washington Police will be participating in the Buckle Up New York campaign in conjunction with a CLICK IT OR TICKET national mobilization.? Regular patrols, the...