May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Please drive carefully and watch for motorcycles. Share the road. Motorcyclists - check out the tips below. *Know the rules of the road. *Be aware that riding with a passenger requires considerably more skill. *Never drink and ride. *Drive defensively, especially at...

Burglary Prevention Tips

Burglary Prevention Tips

From time to time,?Burglaries (commonly known as home break-ins),?occur in the Police District.?Most often, they?occur in the late afternoon to early evening hours, usually when it?s dark. The most common method of entry into the home is through a rear window or door...

Port Washington Fire Department Mass Casualty Drill

Port Washington Fire Department Mass Casualty Drill

PORT WASHINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT LONG ISLAND RAIL ROAD MASS CASUALTY DRILL Sunday, April 30, 2017 8:00 A.M. ? 12:00 P.M. The Port Washington Fire Department, in conjunction with the Long Island Rail Road will conduct a mass-casualty drill involving multiple agencies....

NO EMPTY CHAIRS for Graduation this June

NO EMPTY CHAIRS for Graduation this June

PLEASE DRIVE RESPONSIBLY DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE -?BE A SOBER DRIVER! BE CELL FREE WHEN YOU DRIVE - DO NOT MAKE OR TAKE CALLS, DON'T TEXT WHILE DRIVING! WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT!

Lock Your Car – Protect Your Property

Lock Your Car – Protect Your Property

Recently, there have been several larcenies from parked automobiles in the Police District during nighttime hours. All of the vehicles that had property stolen were left unlocked. The Port Washington Police want to keep your valuables secure. You can help prevent...

Phone Scammers Continue to Target Our Community

Phone Scammers Continue to Target Our Community

LAST WEEK 2/5/18 - 2/9/18 - TWO MORE PEOPLE GOT SCAMMED (PSE&G AND IRS SCAM). BE SUSPICIOUS OF ANY COMPANY OR PERSON ASKING YOU TO PAY WITH GIFT CARDS (APPLE I TUNES CARDS OR CARDS THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AT?RITE AID).

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM).? This month provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness and education about an important issue affecting teenagers across Long Island and the nation. This month is an important time to talk about healthy...

PWPD Prepares for Up Coming Storm 1/22-1/24 2017

PWPD Prepares for Up Coming Storm 1/22-1/24 2017

High Wind Watch for portions of the area. Sustained winds 30-40 mph, gusts up to 60. Downed trees & power lines may lead to power outages. Follow the Port Washington Police District here on Twitter - @PWPDNY for updates. #prepare #poweroutages...