Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder celebrated and honored the Nassau County Police Department on Sunday as it celebrated its 100th anniversary.
In a statement, County Executive Blakeman echoed the sentiments of 70,000 residents who attended the parade in thanking local police.
“We appreciate the men and women who keep us safe each and every day and remember those who died in the line of duty protecting our beautiful and great County,” he said. “Residents of Nassau County love their Police Department. May God bless them all and God bless America.”
Police Commissioner Ryder thanked all the police officers and officials from every jurisdiction who attended the event and stated that everyone came together for a common cause.
“We are here for one reason, and one reason only: to recognize and thank the men and women who serve,” he said. “The County Executive said he wanted the biggest police parade in the country. No one has ever in the country’s history done just a police parade. Well, it happened here today.”
The work of the Nassau County Police Department is a huge part of why Nassau County was named the safest county in America and the most desirable place to live in New York. County Executive Blakeman plans to continue investing in local law enforcement to keep our streets and residents safe.
Credit: Nassau County