PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday? Captain James Rankin, SGT.?George Mahoney, SGT. Robert Tedford & PTL. John Fico 1963. See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here???https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
Retired Police Commissioner Robert W. Persons Jr.
The Port Washington Police District regrets to announce that Port Washington Police Commissioner (Ret.) Robert W. Persons Jr. died peacefully at home on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 at the age of 91. Commissioner Persons served the Police District as Police Commissioner from...
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday? In 1966, the PWPD Firearms Training Unit was under the direction of Lt. Robert Tedford. Tedford served the Police District from 1952 to 1977 retiring as Captain of Police. Tedford was assisted in the Firearms Unit by Lt. George Zofchak....
Port Washington PD Award Ceremony
On June 28th, 2017 the Port Washington Police District held its annual awards ceremony at Atlantic Hook & Ladder on Carlton Avenue. Meritorious and Command Recognition awards were given to?Department Members?for their exceptional work in 2016. Meritorious Police...
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...
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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...
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday - Photographed from left to right aboard the North Hempstead Patrol boat, Port Washington Town Dock circa 1962: Frank Hudak, Tom Kaelin (North Hempstead Bay Constable), and Port Washington Police Chief James Salerno (no relation to the...
Keep Your Pets Safe
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Port Washington PD Prom Safety Tips
To ensure everyone has a safe prom night, parents and guardians need to talk with their teens regarding prom safety. Tips for Parents Know and discuss the School code of conduct before the prom with your child. Does the school code of conduct extend to off-site...
Port Washington PD Wins Award
Presenting the award from PERMA (left to right) Jeff Van Dyk, Chief James Salerno & Assistant Chief Jeffrey Morris. Port Washington Police District has received the 2016 Ken Herman Sr. Memorial Risk Management award from PERMA, the District?s workers? compensation...
Port PD’s Newest Officers
The Port Washington Police District has two new Police Officers. Brandon Wilson and Jaime Arias graduated the Westchester County Police Academy on Friday May 26th. They begin field training this week.?P.O. Wilson (left) and P.O. Arias (right) carried the flags for the...
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday
#PWPDNY Throwback Thursday ? Captain James Rankin, George Mahoney, Sgt. R. Tedford & PTL. J. Fico, 1962 See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here ??https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
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...
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...
Great Day at Alvan Petrus Park
Beautiful day at a Beautiful park. PWPD Police Commissioner Dave Franklin, Assistant Chief Jeffrey Morris, and Deputy Chief Bob Del Muro manned the grill during the park opening. Police Chief James Salerno serves the last burger to a happy young lady.
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...
May is National Bike Safety Month
May is National Bike Safety Month. Follow the safety tip link below for safe cycling. Obey traffic signs and signals. Always wear your helmet. Never operate a bicycle wearing headphones, talking on a cell phone, or text messaging....
Traffic Alert – UPDATE
Traffic Alert ? North Plandome Road between Richards Road and Terrace Drive is closed due to down utility wires. PSE&G on scene. 4/25/17 10:40 pm - North Plandome Road is now open.
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....