POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT

DECEMBER, 2011

Auto Accidents:
12/16 – A two vehicle collision occurred within the intersection of Beverly Road and Gilchrest Road. Neither vehicle required a tow from scene, nor were there any injuries reported.

Aided Cases:
12/19 – A female resident of Arleigh Road was transported to North Shore Hospital for attention due to suffering with extreme lightheadedness.
12/23 – A female resident of 1 Kensington gate was transported to north Shore Hospital for attention due to complaints of flu-like symptoms.
12/29 – A male resident of Crampton Avenue in Great Neck was transported to North Shore Hospital suffering with an apparent cardiac arrest. Patient was found lying on the sidewalk, by a passerby, in front of 1 Kensington Gate, near the intersection of Embassy Court. The aided person later passed away in the emergency room. NCPD Detectives were contacted from the scene and advised of the situation. Further information was forwarded to the NCPD and NC Medical Examiner’s Investigator.

Ambulance Calls:
The Vigilant Fire Company Ambulance responded to all of the above aided cases.

Alarms:
The Department responded to 15 active alarms during the month, all were found to be false burglar alarms. One particularly loud alarm caused several calls of complaint, the alarm reset within the allowable time.

Arrests:
None.

Assists:
Assistance was given to Great Neck Estates Police Department 15 times, and received from Great Neck Estates Police Department 5 times.

Burglaries:
Nothing to report.

Cases:
12/20 A report was taken for a cell phone that was lost on Beverly Road. The report was taken for insurance purposes. Proper forms were filed and forwarded to the telephone company.
12/27 A domestic incident report was taken at a Nassau Drive home. One party had an order of protection against their spouse and requested that the spouse leave the home. Subject left the home voluntarily. Both parties to continue with divorce proceedings. No violation of the order of protection occurred. Mandatory state forms were filed and forwarded to DCJS and NCPD for filing.

Fires:
12/11 – The Vigilant Fire Department assisted at a Nassau Drive residence for a reported burning odor. The odor was found to be emanating from a basement light fixture.

Larcenies:
Nothing to report.

Vacant Homes:
The number of homes reported vacant during the month was 23. All were found to be secure.

Miscellaneous:

• An officer investigated the report of a tour bus on Nassau Drive with persons taking photos of homes. Found to be a legally parked small bus, whose occupants were visiting a resident
• An elderly Nassau Drive resident was assisted back into a wheelchair after slipping out of it onto the floor.
• A Beverly Road resident was assisted in getting assistance from Great Neck Pollution Control for a sewage issue.
• Officers focused directed patrol at school bus stop locations throughout the month.
• A letter from the Village to a resident of Arleigh Road regarding an ongoing violation of Village Ordinances was hand delivered to the resident.
• An Officer responded to a complaint of strange or unusual noise coming from an Arleigh Road home. Interior and exterior of the home was checked and nothing was found to be out of order.
• An Officer assisted a local student film crew interested in filming in the area.
• Speed Dolly was deployed at various locations throughout the month.
• Parking sign survey was performed and the replacement of signs began in the Village.
• A report of suspicious persons on Beverly Road was investigated and found to be location scouts for an upcoming HBO series.
• Matt Byers was advised of damaged Stop Signs on North Drive. He had McGowan Contractors replace the signs.
• A resident who fell out of the passenger side of a parked vehicle was assisted in getting back into said vehicle. No injuries.
• A report of a suspicious dark vehicle on North Drive was investigated. Vehicle located and stopped. Proper Identification was established and the vehicle was sent on its way.
• A lost motorist on Beverly Road was assisted back on his way.
• A passing motorist stopped at HQ to report hearing a woman yelling on Gilchrest Road. Officers responded and searched the area. No one was located.
• Assistance was given to a resident locked out of the home on Nassau Drive.
• A Nassau Drive resident reports a suspicious phone call purporting to be from Keyspan. Unable to determine the source of the call. Extra vigilance in the area of the home was advised.
• An elderly resident of 1 Kensington Gate was assisted off the floor on numerous occasions throughout the month. Resident refuses to utilize a walker for support. Family members advised of situation.
• Assistance was given to NCPD at a fire alarm in the condos on Nassau drive.
• NCPD was assisted with an auto accident on Stoner Avenue.
• NCPD was given assistance at the scene of an auto accident on East Shore Road just north of the Village. Several injuries were reported.
• A report of a suspicious male taking photos of the LIRR train trestle on East Shore Road was investigated and forwarded to NCPD. Subject GOA upon our arrival.
• The status of a tree being cut down on North Drive was investigated and found to have the proper permits.
• A North Drive resident responded to HQ to report a suspicious person knocking on their door. Subject left scene when resident answered door. Area searched by officers, subject GOA. Resident advised to call PD right away in the future in order to prevent a delay in the response to the scene.
• A Greenacre Court resident requested Officers stop a neighbor from removing a tree from their property. All permits were in place, job allowed to continue.
• A report of a loose dog on North Drive was investigated. Dog located and returned to its owner on North drive.
• LIPA was advised of a power outage at the Village pool upon Matt Byers request. Repairs completed.
• Assistance was given to NCPD and GNEPD at the scene of an auto accident.
• A Nassau Drive resident and subject of an order of protection and stay away order was escorted back to residence to remove personal property, as per Judge’s order.
• Assistance was given to Village Clerk on several occasions with bank and post office runs.
• A disabled motorist in front of the gates was assisted in getting on their way.

Equipment:
Car #657 was patrolled 1079 miles. The odometer now reads 41200 miles. New tire installed. Lube/oil and filter service performed. Thermostat and seal replaced and front engine mounts and control arms replaced.
Car #658 was patrolled 1182 miles. The odometer now reads 5517 miles. Lube/oil and filter service performed.
All departmental radar units and tuning forks were serviced and certified.
Departmental phone recording system received repairs on 12/6
TRACS installer reported to install system in PD658. Found that State sent wrong brackets for unit. Will return in New Year to complete installation.
Departmental fire extinguishers were serviced at Vigilant FD.

Personnel:
Conlon: Worked 12 hrs OT 12/11 and 10 hrs 12/17. Off 1.5 hrs personal time 12/13. Attended Village Chiefs meeting 12/8. Attended North Shore Crime Prevention meeting 12/15.
Giraulo: Worked 12 hrs OT 12/3, 12/18 and 2 hrs 12/21.
Judson: Off 12 hrs sick 12/3. Worked 2 hrs OT 12/17 and 10 hrs 12/21. On vacation 12/ 21 through 12/23.
Nasta: Off 12 hrs sick 12/11. Off 4 hrs personal time12/25.
Costello: Off 12 hrs sick 12/17, 12/18, 12/19. Off 12 hrs personal time 12/24. Worked 6 hrs OT 12/31.On vacation 12/30 through 12/31.        
Fiore: Worked 2 hrs OT 12/1, 12 hrs 12/24 and 4 hrs 12/25. Off 2 hrs personal time 12/16 and 12 hrs 12/21. On vacation 12/10.

Breakdown:
VTL:
4 Stop Sign Violations
4 Speeding Violations
2 Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Violations
1 Seat Belt Violation
1 Cell Phone Violation
1 Uninsured Violation
1 Unlicensed Operator Violation
1 Equipment Violation.

Parking:
5 Parked in excess of two hours violations
2 No Parking 2am through 6am violations
1 Expired inspection parking violation.

Appearance Tickets:
1 Placement of oversized containers violation.

Respectfully submitted;
Lieutenant Michael Conlon