Rep. Gillen Joins Floral Park Police for a Patrol Ride-Along

FLORAL PARK, NY - This week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with Village of Floral Park Police Commissioner Stephen G. McAllister and joined Officer Softy on a patrol ride-along. Rep. Gillen was able to observe the Floral Park Police Department's work firsthand and discuss how she will continue to support local police departments.

"It was great to learn more about the policing operations in the Village of Floral Park and to discuss how I can further support and secure funding for our local law enforcement," said Rep. Gillen. "I will continue doing all I can in Congress to support our law enforcement officers and the communities they protect."

"The visit provided a great opportunity to showcase our department's ongoing commitment to community safety and innovation," said Village of Floral Park Police Commissioner Stephen G. McAllister. "We appreciate the Congresswoman's interest and support for the vital work our officers perform every day"

This visit follows Rep. Gillen's meetings and ride-alongs with the Garden City, Malverne, Hempstead, Freeport and Lynbrook Police Departments and continues her efforts to meet directly with first responders across New York's Fourth Congressional District.

Since taking office, Rep. Gillen has been a strong advocate for law enforcement, bringing millions in new federal public safety funding to Nassau County. As a member of the bipartisan Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, Gillen introduced the Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act and has cosponsored the Protect and Serve Act, Invest to Protect Act and the HERO Act, which aims to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers.

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