Temperatures are expected to soar beginning today and residents are urged to use caution.  The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Long Island from now through Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Every life is precious, and Second Precinct Police Officers George Balsamo and Alex Rodriguez were recently honored with a CPR Save Award, along with Huntington Community First Aid Squad, for saving one on March 2, when they performed CPR on an 11-year-old in Huntington Station.

SCPD is celebrating International Women's Day.  We recognize the accomplishments of all the women in our department who serve the residents of Suffolk County. We appreciate your dedication, leadership and contributions each of you bring to make our communities a better place.

Gone, but never forgotten. NYPD Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo of the 43rd Precinct was killed in the line of duty on November 4, 2016. On the 8th anniversary of his passing, family, friends and law enforcement came together in Huntington to remember his sacrifice and to honor his memory,

Three Suffolk County Police Explorers received a generous award for their exceptional work and dedication to the program. Michael Miller, Matthew Blair and Jayden Arizaga were each awarded a $2,500 academic scholarship by the Suffolk County Police Foundation.

An off-duty SCPD Second Precinct officer, along with SCPD Aviation and the U.S. Coast Guard, helped rescue a man who was suffering from rapid blood loss following a fishing accident in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday. Thank you to everyone involved in the rescue!

SCPD joined SC Executive Ed Romaine to demonstrate the dangers of fireworks. The department also announced increased DWI and BWI enforcement measures surrounding the upcoming holiday week. We wish everyone a safe holiday and ask everyone to act responsibly.

The Suffolk County Police Department is looking to hire a provisional Senior Purchasing Agent to work in its Quartermaster Section in Yaphank.    To apply, email resume to [email protected]