Community Council Meets to Discuss Safety, Crime, Opioids

Earlier this year, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder formed a Commissioner’s Community Council (CCC) for each of the County’s 19 legislative districts. Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton’s District 11 CCC members collectively represent a variety of community groups. Legislative District 11 includes Glen Cove, Glenwood Landing, Port Washington and its incorporated villages, Roslyn, Roslyn Harbor and Sea Cliff.

Just a few examples of the organizations represented by District 11 and other County CCCs are religious leaders, advocacy groups, business owners, residents and school representatives. Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton and Police Commissioner Ryder or their representatives also attend the quarterly meetings. Community concerns such as health services, gangs, crime and other issues are discussed during these meetings.

The objective of these Councils is to improve the effectiveness of police service by better addressing specific needs of each District, as well as to better provide the police with support. Naturally, the ultimate goal is increase community and officer safety and crime reduction.

“Commissioner Ryder’s new Community Council is a very important initiative that I am certain will help to improve communication between our communities and the Nassau County Police Department,” Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I am proud to participate with the outstanding members we have assembled on District 11’s Council and look forward to continually identifying critical issues and solutions with everyone. Thanks to everyone who is dedicating their time on the Council.”

Legislator DeRiggi-Whitton urges her constituents to contact her office with suggestions for District 11 CCC to address or any other issues. She can be reached weekdays at 516-571-6211 or dderiggiwhitton@nassaucountyny.gov.

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Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (both in center of back row) with other members of the District 11 Commissioner’s Community Council.