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Residents press board on police presence; officials say non-emergency calls and private security explored
Summary
Residents expressed frustration about limited police visibility; a police representative urged residents to report suspicious activity and the board said it will explore private security options and request a precinct representative at a future meeting.
Residents at the Brightwaters meeting pressed officials about police visibility after several nearby incidents. Multiple residents said they rarely see patrol cars in certain neighborhoods and urged the village to press Suffolk police for more patrols.
A police representative (S4) said the department "can't hurt to just have us drive by" when residents report suspicious activity, and advised using the appropriate non-emergency line depending on the incident. Mayor (S1) and trustees said they would explore complementary private security services to support police presence, stressing any service would not replace police duties.
Trustees agreed to reach out to the 3rd Precinct for follow-up and try to schedule a precinct representative to attend a future meeting. Residents continued to press for more proactive patrols and clearer communication about priorities.
