Crime & Safety
VIDEO: Nassau County Auxiliary Police Graduates Class
A look at what the auxiliary police do and the latest members to join their ranks.
Nassau County graduated 30 auxiliary police officers Monday night after they completed basic training at the Police Academy.
These volunteers assist the Nassau County Police Department during special events such as parades, festivals and emergencies during severe weather. West Hempstead has its own unit of the Nassau County Auxiliary Police, Unit 116, which is headquartered on Hempstead Avenue near Hall's Pond. In addition to West Hempstead, the unit also serves the communities of Malverne Park, Malverne Oaks, Franklin Square, Lakeview, Garden City South, North Lynbrook and North Valley Stream.