Police Blotter

NYC, nation on guard for revenge attack
Posted: May 3, 2011
Officials in New York City and elsewhere were on guard Monday for a possible terrorist revenge attack following Osama bin Laden's death at the hands of U.S. Navy SEALs.

Proposed Marine Bureau cuts causing waves
Posted: Apr. 25, 2011
Proposed cuts to the Nassau Police Marine Bureau would place a heavier burden on towns' largely unarmed bay constables, raising concerns about water safety as the summer boating season nears.

Cops probe death of Nassau ambulance medic
Posted: Mar. 22, 2011
Nassau police are investigating whether one of the department's ambulance medical technician contracted a disease on the job that may have led to his death.
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (WMV)
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Police brethren recall Califano, Breitkopf
Posted: Mar. 20, 2011
It is only March, but 2011 already is a year of tragedy for members of the Class of 1998.

When routine breaks in harm's way
Posted: Mar. 19, 2011
Newsday columnist writes poignant story about fallen Police Officers Mike Califano, Geoff Breitkopf, and Alain Schaberger.

Thousands attend Nassau cop's funeral
Posted: Mar. 19, 2011
POLICE Officer Geoffrey J. Breitkopf made his final journey Friday surrounded by the two departments that he served.
Also: Newsday Video Coverage (WMV)
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Friends and coworkers remember their fallen camrade
Posted: Mar. 14, 2011
Police Officer Geoff Breitkopf is mourned.

Cops search for couple who kidnapped, robbed woman
Posted: Mar. 8, 2011
Cops are searching for the couple who attacked and snatched a woman off a Nassau County street and robbed her.
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (WMV)
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'Suicide by cop' eyed in Bellmore shooting
Posted: Mar. 5, 2011
He left no suicide note, but Jason Beller of Commack may have died exactly the way he wanted to: in a hail of police bullets, authorities said Thursday.
Also: Newsday Video Coverage (WMV)
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Firefighter recovering after shooting
Posted: Mar. 2, 2011
A firefighter responding to a single-vehicle accident in Bellmore was shot and wounded by the occupant of the vehicle who was then shot to death by Nassau police, authorities said Tuesday night. Additional News 12 video in related info links.
Also: News 12 Video Coverage (WMV)
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Pat Dolan Letter of Apology (28K)
Posted: Feb. 17, 2011
Cablevision executive apologizes for timing of negative story regarding police salaries.

Letter From James Carver to News 12 President Pat Dolan (47K)
Posted: Feb. 14, 2011
PBA President lets Cablevision executive know how he feels about their decision to air negative piece on police salaries on the day of PO Michael Califano's death.

Thousands mourn LI cop killed in crash
Posted: Feb. 11, 2011
Police Commissioner Lawrence Mulvey said the day was filled with "a tidal wave of grief and emotion" for the department.

Funeral for Nassau officer killed in crash
Posted: Feb. 10, 2011
Services for Michael J. Califano to be held today.

Family recalls fallen cop's sense of humor
Posted: Feb. 9, 2011
He always planned to be a police officer, said Michael's wife Jackie Califano.