Chief of Police James Salerno Retiring 1/31/19

Chief of Police James Salerno Retiring 1/31/19

On January 31, 2019 after 35 years in law enforcement, Chief James Salerno will be retiring. Chief Salerno began his law enforcement career in January 1984 with the NYPD. On September 7, 1985 he was hired by the Port Washington Police District and assigned to the...

Police Commissioner Election Results

Police Commissioner Election Results

The Port Washington Police District Police Commissioner Election was held on 12/11/2018. Police Commissioner Results: Angela Lawlor Mullons - 486 Stephen Scott - 186 Commissioner Mullins will start her 4th term on January 1st, 2019

Port Washington Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony 2018

Port Washington Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony 2018

Deputy Chief Robert Del Muro lit the Shamash or service candle, which is lit first from which the other candles are to be lit. Rabbi Paltiel explained the symbolism of this is the fact that as dedicated public servants, the police district serves the people and...

2018 Turkey Trot

2018 Turkey Trot

Roads CLOSED THANKSGIVING Morning 8:00 am until approximately 10:30 am. Starting at Manorhaven Blvd to Cowneck Road to Middleneck Road to Port Blvd to Sandy Hollow Road to Harbor Road to Shore Road and back to Manorhaven Blvd. The roads begin to open once participants...

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting

Board of Police Commissioners Meeting

The November 20, 2018 Regular Business Meeting of the Board of Port Washington Police Commissioners will take place at the Littig House Community Center, 72 Harbor Homes Port Washington NY. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. All members of the public are invited to...

Assistant Chief Jeffrey Morris Retires

Assistant Chief Jeffrey Morris Retires

Jeffrey Morris was hired by the Port Washington Police District on April 7, 1986. Throughout his career, he earned the following promotions: Detective: November 1990 Sergeant: June 1994 Detective/Sgt: February 2002 Lieutenant: January 2003 Deputy Chief: May 2014 Asst....

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

Police Chief James Salerno and Police Commissioner Angela Lawlor Mullins would like to offer the following Halloween Safety Tips: Drivers: Please be on particular alert for children. Slow down and come to a complete stop at all stop signs. Proceed with extreme...

Travel Advisory

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

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.  

Back to School Meet & Greet

Back to School Meet & Greet

          In conjunction with the Nassau County Police Community Engagement and School Safety Initiative, the Port Washington Police and the Sands Point Police will be having police officers perform a Park, Walk and Talk on the opening school...

Schools Open September 5th

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

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...

Narcan Training At PWPL

Narcan Training At PWPL

On Monday, July 23, 2018 Nassau County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and the Port Washington Police Department co-sponsored a Narcan training session. The event was held at the Port Washington Public Library's Lapham Meeting Room from 7:00 9:00 p.m. Everyone in...