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...
Throwback Thursday
PWPDNY?Throwback Thursday Late 1970?s Memorial Day Parade From left to right ? Sgt. Walter Palawsky, P.O. John Powers & P.O. William Kilfoil
Blood Drive – Hosted by the Port Washington PBA
Please support us on?Monday February 20th 2017. 1 PM - 7 PM at the Flower Hill Hose Company Fire House 12 Haven Avenue, Port Washington, NY. 30 Minutes Can Save a Life!
PWPDNY Throwback Thursday!
Fellow officers with P.O. Jack Lorenzo (2nd from the left) on his swearing in day August 10, 1968. Lorenzo retired 2/11/1980. See more throwbacks and PWPDNY history here -?https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history
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...
#ThrowbackThursday – P.O. Lewis Wygand Enforcing the Speed Limit
#ThrowbackThursday P.O. Lewis Wygand enforcing the speed limit on Beacon Hill Rd. Wygand faithfully served the PWPD from 1967-1990 #PWPDNY portwashingtonpd.ny.gov Check out more historical images here -?https://portwashingtonpd.ny.gov/pwpd-history/
Port Washington Chanukah Candle Lighting Ceremony 2016
Chief Salerno 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 illuminates their...
Introducing the PWPD History Page!
The first Chief of the Department was Frederick J. Snow, a retired battalion chief of the New York City Fire Department who moved to South Maryland Avenue in Port Washington in 1904. He served for a short period as a captain of the Long Island Railroad Police.? The...
AAA Congratulates Port Washington
AAA Congratulates Port Washington October 2016 AAA has long recognized communities that make outstanding efforts to make the region's roads safer for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The?Village of Port Washington?was cited for its many traffic safety efforts...