Nassau County Officials Announce Increases Police Patrols For Passover

NASSAU COUNTY, NY - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Tom Krumpter were joined by members of the Jewish Community Relations Council – Long Island (JCRC-LI) to announce that there will be intensified police patrols around temples and synagogues for Passover, which begins the evening of Friday, April 22 and ends the evening of Saturday, April 30.

“Nassau County Police will intensify patrols around temples and synagogues during Passover,” Mangano said. “While at the present time there is no known threat to our county, the Nassau County Police Department is working around the clock with partners in law enforcement to monitor any potential threats to public safety and thank the public in advance for their assistance”

Krumpter said that the police plan to take any and all threats to public safety seriously.

“It is critical that we all be aware of our surroundings and the See Something, Say Something initiative is a great way to raise awareness of such dangers and protect our citizens,” he said.

The See Something Say Something initiative encourages residents to help law enforcement by reporting to officials any unattended package, at or outside of a church, temple, train station, synagogue, mall or high traffic area – or if anything thing else suspicious.

“Passover is one of the most joyous holidays in the Jewish calendar and JCRC-LI is grateful to the County Executive's office and the Police Department for keeping all residents in Nassau County safe to celebrate our holidays and traditions,” Executive Director of the JCRC-LI Mindy Perlmutter, said.