Crime & Safety

City Safety a Priority in Police Consolidation Plan

Mangano's plan to merge the second and sixth precincts lead to disagreements among Glen Covers.

While city members disagree over parts of County Executive Edward Mangano's plan to merge the second and sixth precincts in Nassau County, they all share one common concern: the safety of Glen Cove.

The consolidation plan combines the second precinct in Woodbury and the sixth precinct in Manhasset—resulting in the largest precinct in this part of the country. The plan is expected to save $20 million a year.

According to Assemblyman Charles Lavine, the plan itself is not a problem. Rather, the way Mangano announced his plan to resize is the real issue.

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Lavine first learned of the plan after he read an article in Newsday.

"I am not against merger," said Lavine. "I am against losing police presence in two precincts, and Mangano's ham-handed and clumsy method for delivering the message could not have been worse."

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Lavine feared that the GCPD—along with departments in other local villages—would have to pick up the slack of the reduced police presence.

According to Glen Cove resident Robert Germino, candidate for the New York State Assembly District 13 seat, the merger will not adversely affect the city of Glen Cove.

"It's a cost saving measure and visionary plan," Germino said. "I support it for the reason that it does not compromise the safety of Glen Cove."

According to Germino, it's irresponsible to scare the residents with allegations that the county compromises the safety of the residents.

After initial hesitation, many police officials are now on board with Mangano's plan. 

"Nassau County Police understand the burden faced by homeowners. For that reason we worked with the County Executive to develop a plan that does not impact public safety and maintains a police presence in the 6th precinct," said Nassau County Police Benevolent Association President James Carver. 


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