Nassau Police Open Doors To The Community

The Nassau County Police Department is opening the doors of its headquarters to the public this week during its Annual Open House, which is celebrating the 94th anniversary of the department.

Now through Friday, May 17, visitors can come and see a variety of demonstrations and learn all about the police. The events are held each day from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the rear of Police Headquarters, located at 1490 Franklin Ave. in Mineola.

The exposition is designed to educate, inform, and involve school children and residents of Nassau County to create a spirit of cooperation among police officers and the communities they serve, the police said.

Open House attractions include demonstrations by the Arson/Bomb Squad, Police Academy Physical Training and Defensive Tactics Unit, the Emergency Services Unit, Canine Unit and Mounted Unit. The Bureau of Special Operations will demonstrate how they rappel from tall buildings.

Exhibits will include the Police Department’s Mobile Command Bus, Bureau of Special Operations Tactical Response Vehicle, along with other assorted tactical equipment. Also featured are Highway Patrol Bureau, Motorcycle Platoon, Marine Bureau, Aviation Unit, Crime Scene Search Section and Emergency Ambulance Bureau.

Activities include the Police Museum, KID-PIX Photo Identification Program, Children’s Safety Town and a “radar” ball toss for children.

School trips are welcome and no reservations are required. Buses are to discharge students at the 14th Street entrance of Police Headquarters.

The full schedule is:

• 9:45 a.m.: Mounted and Canine Unit – Command, Maneuvers and Search
• 10 a.m.: Bureau of Special Operations – Rappelling/Weapons Display
• 10:15 a.m.: Arson/Bomb Squad – Bomb Robot/Firework Talk/Display
• 10:30 a.m.: Highway Patrol Bureau – Roll Over Simulator
• 10:45 a.m.: Emergency Services Demonstration “Jaws of Life”
• 11 a.m.: Police Academy and Bicycle Demonstration
• Detention cells open at 11 a.m.
• 11:15 a.m.: Mounted and Canine Unit – Command, Maneuvers and Search
• 11:30 a.m.: Bureau of Special Operations – Rappelling/Weapons Display
• 11:45 a.m.: Arson/Bomb Squad – Bomb Robot/Firework Talk/Display
• Noon: Highway Patrol Bureau – Roll Over Simulator
• 12:15 p.m.: Emergency Services Demonstration “Jaws of Life”
• 12:30 p.m.: Police Academy and Bicycle Demonstration
• 12:45 p.m.: Mounted and Canine Unit – Command, Maneuvers and Search
• 1 p.m.: Bureau of Special Operations – Rappelling/Weapons Display
• 1:15 p.m.: Arson/Bomb Squad – Bomb Robot/Firework Talk/Display
• 1:30 p.m.: Highway Patrol Bureau – Roll Over Simulator
• 1:45 p.m.: Emergency Services Demonstration “Jaws of Life”
• 2 p.m.: Police Academy and Bicycle Demonstration
• 2:30 p.m.: Helicopter departs