Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Hempstead Town Honors Local Heroes at Police Service Awards

September 21, 2010

Supervisor Kate Murray and the Hempstead board honored ten Nassau County police officers and six village police officers at a ceremony on September 21st at the Nathan L.H. Bennett Pavilion at Town Hall in Hempstead. Also honored at the ceremony was Nassau County PBA President James Carver for his actions to protect children with special needs who attend Camp Anchor in the wake of the tragic accident that killed three of the camp's counselors.

"From solving murders and extensive undercover work to patrolling our streets, our police honorees have distinguished themselves as local heroes," said Murray. "The town is proud to have the opportunity to recognize those who serve and protect our residents."

The following officers were recognized for their distinguished service:

1st Precinct- Police Officer Michael T. Morgan
3rd Precinct- Police Officers George LaRosa and Peter Ellison
4th Precinct- Police Officer Domenick Stanganelli
5th Precinct- Police Officer Richard Stewart
7th Precinct- Police Officers Daniel Russo and Ricky Buckshaw
8th Precinct- Police Officer Michael Bjornstad
Highway Patrol Bureau/Emergency Services- Police Officers Robert Blum and Arthur Lopez
Freeport- Police Officer Timothy Seaman
Garden City- Police Officer Keith Wehr
Hempstead- Police Officer William Falk
Lynbrook- Police Officer Joseph Cosenza
Malverne- Police Officer Matthew Hill
Rockville Centre- Police Officer Stephen Reidy
Nassau County PBA President- James Carver

The officers were honored for putting their lives on the line pursuing criminals, maintaining order and facilitating rescues in crisis situations. Murray concluded, "I would like to thank the men and women in police service in Hempstead Town. These enforcement professionals make significant sacrifices every day to maintain our superlative quality of life and ensure the safety of all residents."

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