LI police boost presence at schools following Texas mass shooting
Suffolk police were investigating a fatal motorcycle crash Monday afternoon in Yaphank, authorities said. Credit: James Carbone
Long Island police said there were no credible threats locally following the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which 18 children were killed but said they will nevertheless enhance police presence at schools.
In a statement Tuesday night, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison called the shooting in Texas a “tragic act of violence against children and school staff” and a "parent's worst nightmare." He added that police presence at school buildings will be boosted but offered no specifics as to which districts.
“While there are currently no credible threats in Suffolk County, the department is monitoring the ongoing investigation and will be increasing patrols around school buildings out of an abundance of caution,” Harrison said.
The Nassau County Police Department said there was no specific threat to the county but "we continue to work with our federal, state and local partners as we continue our assessment. The Police Department is intensifying its patrols around all schools."
Spokespeople for public relations firms representing Long Island school districts had no immediate comment.
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'It's disappointing and it's unfortunate' Suffolk Police Officer David Mascarella is back on the job after causing a 2020 crash that severely injured Riordan Cavooris, then 2. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger and Newsday investigative reporter Paul LaRocco have the story.
