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30 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY
Joined November 2013
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The Suffolk County Police Department is proud to have 528 military veterans among its ranks, including members who continue to serve in the military while protecting our communities. We honor our members who have served and extend our gratitude to all veterans.
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In recognition of Veterans Day, Central Records and the Alarm Management Program at Police Headquarters will be closed. All precincts will remain open 24 hours.
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Traffic Advisory: All eastbound lanes of the LIE are closed at Exit 53 due to an earlier crash. The lane closures are expected to extend into rush hour.
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Drowsy driving is dangerous, but it’s preventable. During National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, the Suffolk County Police Department reminds drivers that there’s no substitute for sleep. Get enough rest before you get behind the wheel.
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Due to Election Day, Central Records and the Alarm Management Program at Police Headquarters in Yaphank are closed. Pistol License Bureau is open normal hours (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and all precincts remain open 24 hours.
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PO Frank Cataldo was driving to the 1st Precinct on 11/3/71 when he saw a crash on the Sunrise Hwy Svce Road in West Islip. PO Cataldo pulled his car partially onto the sidewalk. A truck hit PO Cataldo’s car, fatally injuring him. PO Cataldo was survived by his wife & 5 children
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We tried the ghost trend with our canines… 👻🐾 Let’s just say they had other plans.
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PO Vincent DeVivo arrested a man for DWI on 9/17/62. A struggle ensued and PO DeVivo was struck in the chest. He was hospitalized with severe chest pains. PO DeVivo suffered a fatal heart attack on 10/28 while at hospital. PO DeVivo was survived by his wife & 2 children.
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Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina joined Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and legislators at the opening of the new Canine Headquarters facility in Yaphank.
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Join us in wishing K9 Bolt a very happy birthday!
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It is with the heaviest of hearts, the Suffolk County Police Department announces the death of one of our members. Our thoughts are with the member’s family, friends and members of the department during this difficult time.
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It’s never too early to start spreading holiday cheer! 🎁 Donation boxes will be available at all seven Suffolk County Police precincts and Police Headquarters. Stop by and drop off a new, unwrapped toy to help make a child’s holiday special.
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It is with the heaviest of hearts, the Suffolk County Police Department announces the death of one of our members. Our thoughts are with the member’s family, friends and members of the department during this difficult time.
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Congratulations to our own Samantha Graviano, who was honored with a Woman of Distinction Award today by Assemblyman Joe DeStefano!
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Sunrise Highway is closed in both directions in Lindenhurst between Wellwood Ave & N. Indiana. Please avoid the area, use Route 109 or the Long Island Expressway instead.
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Law enforcement from both counties came together at Venetian Shores in Lindenhurst for a kickball game to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with funds raised benefiting L.I. Against Domestic Violence.  Congrats to Suffolk Sheriff’s Office for their win.
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Sgt. Dennis Reichardt responded on 9/11/01 as a bomb tech & spent several days at Ground Zero, then screened debris through Dec ‘01. He was diagnosed with 9/11-related Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in April ‘17. Sgt Reichardt was survived by his wife, 2 sons, a daughter & a grandson
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