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HQ- 1 Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne, NY 10532
Joined June 2012
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HOLIDAY CHEER: First responders lit up the December night in Valhalla outside Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital for “Good Night Lights,” an annual holiday show of support for young patients and their families. https://t.co/wQvXBYfByy
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Due to flooding, the Bronx River Parkway is being closed in both directions between Main St. in White Plains and the Sprain Brook Parkway split in Yonkers. In addition, significant flooding is occurring on the Hutchinson River Parkway near Mill Road in Eastchester.
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Before a packed house at the Police Academy, Commissioner Raynor this morning promoted three members to higher ranks - to captain, lieutenant and sergeant; designated three police officers as detectives, and swore in four new members to the WCPD. Congrats to all!
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WCPD members participated in a state press conference today that highlighted an 18% decline in index crimes in the County in the past year. In addition, WCPD displayed and demonstrated a variety of specialized equipment and technology that was purchased with state grant funding.
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Westchester County Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying three people who entered the Playland amusement park in the overnight hours of Sept. 23-24 and committed acts of theft and vandalism. Recognize anyone? Call (800)898-TIPS (8477). All calls are confidential.
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Under legislation signed into law today, WCPD Patrol officers will soon begin carrying EpiPens to enhance emergency response in Westchester to life-threatening incidents of anaphylactic shock.
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The S/B lanes of the Bronx River Parkway are closed near Strathmore Road due to an accident investigation. S/B traffic is being diverted off the parkway at several locations north of Strathmore Road. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route for the next few hours.
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The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed s/b at Farragut Parkway in Hastings due to a sinkhole. All s/b traffic is being detoured at Lawrence St. in Dobbs Ferry. N/B traffic in this area is restricted to one lane of travel. Questions re: repairs should be directed to NYS DOT.
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The WCPD sends its deepest condolences to the NYPD and the family of slain Police Officer Didarul Islam who was shot and killed in the line of duty yesterday. PO Islam’s service and sacrifice will be forever honored and remembered.
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The southbound Hutchinson River Parkway is closed at North Street in Harrison due to an overturned vehicle. Motorists should seek an alternate route for the next hour.
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Congrats to the 43 new police officers, including four from the WCPD, who graduated today from the Westchester County Police Academy. Good luck and stay safe!
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The WCPD is investigating an arson and vandalism spree that caused significant damage to the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse over the weekend. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the WCPD tip line at 800-898-TIPS (8477)
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WCPD officers and Cadets were at the Westchester County Airport Saturday to help give a send-off to some of our nation's heroes before their Honor Flight to Washington. We were proud to participate and join in thanking these veterans for their service to our nation.
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The Yonkers PD participated in a Mutual Aid drill today in northern Westchester alongside @WCPDNY , @nyspolice , and roughly 15 neighboring jurisdictions. Officers from all over the county convened in Croton Falls to work on large scale response scenarios. Drills like this are
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The W/B lanes of the Cross County Parkway at the Mount Vernon-Eastchester border are closed due to a police investigation. Traffic traveling S/B on the Hutchinson River Parkway will be unable to access the CCP. Also, the ramp to the westbound CCP at New Rochelle Road is closed.
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WCPD has joined the Blue Envelope program, an initiative that provides persons with autism spectrum disorders a blue envelope to store essential documents. Presenting this envelope during a traffic stop promotes safer interactions and effective communication with an officer.
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There’s llama on the loose in Mount Kisco! We get all kinds of interesting 911 calls, and that one came in to Commo at 10:09 a.m. today. Turns out it was an actually an alpaca, which was soon rounded up safely thanks to the quick response of Officers Mirko and Rodriguez.
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New recruits at the Westchester County Police Academy got a hands-on lesson in vehicle ballistics this week. Understanding how rounds impact different parts of a car is crucial for officer safety and tactical decision-making.
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The Ceremonial Unit presented the colors at Westchester Community College today as Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as County Executive. We thank County Executive Jenkins for inviting us to participate in the ceremony and for his continued support of the WCPD.
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WCPD is investigating a stabbing that occurred at 5:10 tonight on a Bee-Line bus traveling on Elm Street in Yonkers. A male, who was stabbed once in the chest, was taken in stable condition to Jacobi Medical Center. Have info? Call our Tips Line at 1-800-898-TIPS (8477).
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