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03.31.2021 News

In split vote, Town Board approves police reform plan

In a split vote Wednesday, the Southold Town Board voted to approve the “Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan.” Board members Jim Dinizio and Jill Doherty cast the dissenting...

03.24.2021 News

During the pandemic year, some police calls fell, others rose

As Southold Town entered lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic last year, some crime rates dropped off while others shot up, according to a report presented by police Chief Martin...

03.18.2021 News

Residents express support for recently completed police reform plan during first listening session

A recently completed plan that seeks to build stronger community relationships and provide more training to police officers in Southold was mostly applauded by community members during the first...

03.12.2021 Police

Police chief responds to task force report, questions cost of body cams

Among the recommendations outlined in Southold’s police reform report are the need to diversify the police force, establish an internal affairs bureau to better investigate complaints and begin equipping...

11.20.2020 News

At virtual Synergy meeting, police chief says department welcomes review, but officers feel ‘underappreciated’

A virtual meeting involving the Southold Town Police Department and the community was wrapping up last Wednesday night when two final questions, related to the Southold Town Anti-Bias Task...

09.11.2020 News

Police chief pitches hiring California-based firm to help oversee department’s policy updates

Across New York State, in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and widespread civil unrest, police departments of all sizes are tasked with scrutinizing — and...

06.08.2020 COVID-19

Local agencies concerned about unreported domestic violence cases during pandemic

In March, as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold and placed nearly every aspect of life on “pause,” counselors at The Retreat, an agency that comes to the aid of...

05.27.2020 COVID-19

Crowds prompt county to hire attendant for Cedar Beach park

The crowds were somewhat expected at local beaches over the Memorial Day weekend, after several weeks of stay-at-home orders prompted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. What they left behind,...

10.12.2019 Government

Speed limit for Skunk Lane in Cutchogue recommended to be lowered

Some residents of the Skunk Lane area of Cutchogue say speeding vehicles in the area are putting pedestrians and cyclists at risk.

08.17.2019 Government

New state regulations will require boaters to pass safety course

A new state law will require all New York boaters to take a safety course by January 2025, state officials announced last week.

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