Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray has proclaimed February "Go Direct Month" and is encouraging seniors who receive federal benefits, such as social security income, to use direct deposit.
"Hempstead Town is very proud to join dozens of other municipalities throughout the country in declaring February 'Go Direct Month,'" said Supervisor Kate Murray.
Go Direct is a national campaign, sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Bank, designed to motivate more seniors to direct deposit their social security checks and other federal benefits. Direct deposit eliminates the risk of stolen checks and forgeries and helps protect people from identity theft. Go Direct works in conjunction with local municipalities such as the Town of Hempstead, so seniors are informed about the program by an entity that they already know and trust.
"Identity theft is a serious crime that can wreak havoc with your finances, ruin your credit and impact your daily life," stated Supervisor Murray. "Not only is it extremely convenient to have monthly social security income checks directly deposited into bank accounts, it eliminates the risk of stolen checks and forgeries."
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, electronic payments are more secure, reliable and cost effective than paper checks because they help to protect against check theft and fraud, they provide easier access to funds during emergencies and natural disasters and provide citizens with more control over their money.
"I encourage all seniors to consider having their federally-issued checks directly deposited so that their money and identity do not end up in the wrong hands," concluded Murray.
To sign up for direct deposit, please call the toll-free helpline at (800) 333-1795, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit GoDirect.org.
The Go Direct campaign is sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve Banks. The Go Direct and Direct Express logos, Go Direct and Direct Express are service marks of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service (used with permission). The Direct Express Debit MasterCard card is issued by Comerica Bank, pursuant to a license by MasterCard International Incorporated. MasterCard and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
HATE CRIMES
In the late summer and early fall of 2009, 39 teens from all over Nassau County volunteered to participate in a plain, straight, uninhibited video about hate crime. Teens talking to teens about what a hate crime is and the real world ramifications of committing a hate crime. This video visually demonstrates that turning hateful thoughts about a group into action is Crossing the Line
http://www.pjads.com/ncpd-hatevideo.htm
This video was produced for the Nassau County Police Department, under the auspices of Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Nassau County Commissioner of Police Lawrence W. Mulvey, which is only part of a greater educational project created by bias crime experts and Nassau County educators.
For more information about this program please email: communityaffairs@pdcn.org
http://www.pjads.com/ncpd-hatevideo.htm
This video was produced for the Nassau County Police Department, under the auspices of Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi and Nassau County Commissioner of Police Lawrence W. Mulvey, which is only part of a greater educational project created by bias crime experts and Nassau County educators.
For more information about this program please email: communityaffairs@pdcn.org
Monday, December 21, 2009
Knights of Columbus Twelve Apostles Council
Basketball Free Throw Championship
When: Saturday January 16, 2010
Where: St. Catherine of Sienna School Gym
Time: 2 p.m. Thru 6 p.m.
All Girls and Boys 10-14 Years of Age (as of 12/31/09)
are eligible to participate and will compete in the respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. However individual age winners will receive engraved plaques for their achievement and subsequently move onto district competition.
Contestants must furnish proof of written parental consent in order to participate . Entry forms will be available the day of the competition. For additional information contact Joe Camolli at (516)352-2902
When: Saturday January 16, 2010
Where: St. Catherine of Sienna School Gym
Time: 2 p.m. Thru 6 p.m.
All Girls and Boys 10-14 Years of Age (as of 12/31/09)
are eligible to participate and will compete in the respective age divisions. All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. However individual age winners will receive engraved plaques for their achievement and subsequently move onto district competition.
Contestants must furnish proof of written parental consent in order to participate . Entry forms will be available the day of the competition. For additional information contact Joe Camolli at (516)352-2902
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Nassau County New Silver Alert System
The Silver Alert Program has been established in order to disseminate immediate information to local media, hospitals and other organizations when a senior citizen or other individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive disorders. These alerts will contain the following information:
· The missing person’s name.
· The missing person’s age.
· A physical description of the missing person, including, if known, a description of the clothing he/she was last seen wearing.
· The last location where the missing person was seen.
· The description of any motor vehicle the missing individual may be driving and the direction it was last seen traveling.
· If available, a photo of the missing person. (If a photo is not available at the time of the alert, one will be sent when it is received)
· The missing person’s name.
· The missing person’s age.
· A physical description of the missing person, including, if known, a description of the clothing he/she was last seen wearing.
· The last location where the missing person was seen.
· The description of any motor vehicle the missing individual may be driving and the direction it was last seen traveling.
· If available, a photo of the missing person. (If a photo is not available at the time of the alert, one will be sent when it is received)
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Police Advisory
During the holiday season, police are advising residents to take precautionary measures to protect their homes and vehicles. The busy holiday season and early nightfall are some factors which elevate the number of property crimes. Dark homes and overgrown shrubbery are an invitation to a potential thief.
People can minimize potential criminal activity (burglaries and larcenies from vehicles) by recognizing suspicious activity in their community and reporting such behavior to the police by dialing 911.
Consider the following activities as suspicious:
· A person or vehicle that stays in the same place for an unusual length of time
· A parked car with the engine running
· A person looking into cars or houses
· A person carrying unusual objects during the day or night
· Vehicles that drive around your block frequently slowing down or speeding up
· A vehicle without lights on when arriving or leaving at night
· Unfamiliar vehicles such as those with out of state plates or tinted windows
· Persons going door to door. If they knock for a prolonged time or go to the rear or side door
· Persons walking through your backyard
Precautions:
· Even if you park in your driveway or in front of your own home, lock your vehicle. Put all packages in the trunk out of view. Do not leave the GPS, I-pods, cell phone, cd case, wallet, pocketbook or cash/change in clear view.
· Make certain that your home is locked and secured. Make sure your security system is activated. Consider using light timers. Alert neighbors if you plan on going away for an extended period to remove mail or newspapers/flyers. Have someone park in your driveway to make it look someone is at home.
Above all people should rely on their intuition when they suspect unusual behavior or activity. Call 911 whenever you observe suspicious activity and provide as much information as possible.
People can minimize potential criminal activity (burglaries and larcenies from vehicles) by recognizing suspicious activity in their community and reporting such behavior to the police by dialing 911.
Consider the following activities as suspicious:
· A person or vehicle that stays in the same place for an unusual length of time
· A parked car with the engine running
· A person looking into cars or houses
· A person carrying unusual objects during the day or night
· Vehicles that drive around your block frequently slowing down or speeding up
· A vehicle without lights on when arriving or leaving at night
· Unfamiliar vehicles such as those with out of state plates or tinted windows
· Persons going door to door. If they knock for a prolonged time or go to the rear or side door
· Persons walking through your backyard
Precautions:
· Even if you park in your driveway or in front of your own home, lock your vehicle. Put all packages in the trunk out of view. Do not leave the GPS, I-pods, cell phone, cd case, wallet, pocketbook or cash/change in clear view.
· Make certain that your home is locked and secured. Make sure your security system is activated. Consider using light timers. Alert neighbors if you plan on going away for an extended period to remove mail or newspapers/flyers. Have someone park in your driveway to make it look someone is at home.
Above all people should rely on their intuition when they suspect unusual behavior or activity. Call 911 whenever you observe suspicious activity and provide as much information as possible.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Residential Distraction Burglaries
The Nassau County Police Department is advising residents that individuals are perpetrating a series of burglaries and scams throughout Nassau County. In two recent cases, individuals may have posed as Nassau County employees.
The "modus operendi" of these criminals is to portray a surveyor or a
contractor, approach the homeowners, at their residences and engage them in distracting conversation. The subject diverts the homeowners into their rear yards providing a means for an accomplice(s) to surreptitiously enter the home and commit a
burglary.
There are several things residents can do to protect themselves from being victimized by these individuals:
1. Make sure your doors and windows are locked even when you are at home.
2. Set your home burglar alarm system every time you leave your house even if it's for a short period of time.
3. Lock valuables in a safe and don't leave cash and jewelry in a conspicuous place such as the bedrooms, kitchen, or counter.
4. Ask for proper identification of individuals before you allow them onto your property or into your home, especially if you are not expecting anyone. Any Nassau County employee will have photo identification
5. If you are unsure of a persons credentials, ask for an office call back number.
Residents should report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911.
NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The "modus operendi" of these criminals is to portray a surveyor or a
contractor, approach the homeowners, at their residences and engage them in distracting conversation. The subject diverts the homeowners into their rear yards providing a means for an accomplice(s) to surreptitiously enter the home and commit a
burglary.
There are several things residents can do to protect themselves from being victimized by these individuals:
1. Make sure your doors and windows are locked even when you are at home.
2. Set your home burglar alarm system every time you leave your house even if it's for a short period of time.
3. Lock valuables in a safe and don't leave cash and jewelry in a conspicuous place such as the bedrooms, kitchen, or counter.
4. Ask for proper identification of individuals before you allow them onto your property or into your home, especially if you are not expecting anyone. Any Nassau County employee will have photo identification
5. If you are unsure of a persons credentials, ask for an office call back number.
Residents should report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 911.
NASSAU COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Monday, November 9, 2009
Alarm System
HI,
I AM RELATIVELY NEW TO GARDEN CITY SOUTH, WE MOVED HERE ON FEB.1, 2007. AT THAT TIME I NEEDED TO HAVE AN ALARM SYSTEM PUT IN AS I AM HANDICAPPED AND MAY NEED ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME. AT THAT TIME I CALLED THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND ASKED IF I NEEDED A PERMIT, TO WHICH I WAS TOLD NO. JUST LAST WEEK I RECEIVED A FINE OF $75 BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A PERMIT FOR MY ALARM SYSTEM. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS HOW IS SOMEONE TO KNOW WHEN THIS LAW WAS PAST THAT SAID YOU NOW NEED A PERMIT FOR YOUR ALARM SYSTEM. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE OF THIS INFORMATION, IF I HAD, I WOULD HAVE APPLIED FOR A PERMIT, AVOIDING A FINE OF $75.
WHEN A POLICE OFFICER CAME TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE OF SPRAY PAINTING ON MY FENCE. HE TOLD ME THAT THE LAW IS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD. CAN I HAVE AN ANSWER AS TO WHY I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE LAW BEFORE I WAS FINED?
Nassau County Police are requested to respond to over 125,000 false alarms each year. Alarm legislation was adopted in 1991 because of concerns over police officer safety and to eliminate the misuse of police resources, which results in a cost of millions of dollars annually.
Alarm legislation mandates alarm permits are required for all alarm systems. The Police Department shall issue an alarm permit to an applicant upon receipt of a completed permit application form and a non-refundable permit fee of:
New Permit seventy-five dollars (75.00) for residential premises
one hundred dollars (100.00) for commercial premises
Renewal Permit sixty dollars (60.00) for a residential premises
eighty dollars (80.00) for commercial premises
It shall be the responsibility of the alarm system installer at the time of the installation or activation to submit an alarm permit application form along with the required fees to the Police Department on behalf of and at the expense of the user, unless installer has confirmed that the user already holds a permit. It shall be the responsibility of the alarm company that monitors the alarm system to ensure, prior to commencing any such service contract that there is a current alarm permit. Upon request by the alarm installation and/ or monitoring company the Nassau County Police Department shall provide them with a valid permit number.
Permit holders are to immediately notify their alarm company of their permit number when they are received by the Police Department. Alarm companies must use this number when dispatching for an alarm.
Permits are to be renewed every three (3) years from date of issuance. The holder of the permit or the person in control of an alarm system shall be subject to suspension and/or revocation and/or will have the location placed into a No Police Response Mode if false alarms to that location exceed five (5) in a 90 day period.
For further information regarding alarm permits or false alarm reduction, please contact the Alarm Permit Section at 516 573-7298 or 516 573-7862.
Posted by POP Unit at 11/04/2009 10:34:00 AM 0 comments
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I AM RELATIVELY NEW TO GARDEN CITY SOUTH, WE MOVED HERE ON FEB.1, 2007. AT THAT TIME I NEEDED TO HAVE AN ALARM SYSTEM PUT IN AS I AM HANDICAPPED AND MAY NEED ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME. AT THAT TIME I CALLED THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD AND ASKED IF I NEEDED A PERMIT, TO WHICH I WAS TOLD NO. JUST LAST WEEK I RECEIVED A FINE OF $75 BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE A PERMIT FOR MY ALARM SYSTEM. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IS HOW IS SOMEONE TO KNOW WHEN THIS LAW WAS PAST THAT SAID YOU NOW NEED A PERMIT FOR YOUR ALARM SYSTEM. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTICE OF THIS INFORMATION, IF I HAD, I WOULD HAVE APPLIED FOR A PERMIT, AVOIDING A FINE OF $75.
WHEN A POLICE OFFICER CAME TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE OF SPRAY PAINTING ON MY FENCE. HE TOLD ME THAT THE LAW IS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD. CAN I HAVE AN ANSWER AS TO WHY I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE LAW BEFORE I WAS FINED?
Nassau County Police are requested to respond to over 125,000 false alarms each year. Alarm legislation was adopted in 1991 because of concerns over police officer safety and to eliminate the misuse of police resources, which results in a cost of millions of dollars annually.
Alarm legislation mandates alarm permits are required for all alarm systems. The Police Department shall issue an alarm permit to an applicant upon receipt of a completed permit application form and a non-refundable permit fee of:
New Permit seventy-five dollars (75.00) for residential premises
one hundred dollars (100.00) for commercial premises
Renewal Permit sixty dollars (60.00) for a residential premises
eighty dollars (80.00) for commercial premises
It shall be the responsibility of the alarm system installer at the time of the installation or activation to submit an alarm permit application form along with the required fees to the Police Department on behalf of and at the expense of the user, unless installer has confirmed that the user already holds a permit. It shall be the responsibility of the alarm company that monitors the alarm system to ensure, prior to commencing any such service contract that there is a current alarm permit. Upon request by the alarm installation and/ or monitoring company the Nassau County Police Department shall provide them with a valid permit number.
Permit holders are to immediately notify their alarm company of their permit number when they are received by the Police Department. Alarm companies must use this number when dispatching for an alarm.
Permits are to be renewed every three (3) years from date of issuance. The holder of the permit or the person in control of an alarm system shall be subject to suspension and/or revocation and/or will have the location placed into a No Police Response Mode if false alarms to that location exceed five (5) in a 90 day period.
For further information regarding alarm permits or false alarm reduction, please contact the Alarm Permit Section at 516 573-7298 or 516 573-7862.
Posted by POP Unit at 11/04/2009 10:34:00 AM 0 comments
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