MALVERNE, NY - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with Village of Malverne Chief of Police Thomas Martini, PBA President Sergeant Castellano and joined Officer McCoy on a tour of the new headquarters and a ride-along in the Village. The officers briefed Rep. Gillen on the challenges facing the department and discussed ways the federal government and Congress can provide stronger support.

"Thank you to Police Chief Tom Martini, Officer McCoy and the Malverne PBA for their dedication and service to our community," said Rep. Gillen. "It was valuable to hear directly about the challenges they face and discuss how I can continue advocating for them in Washington. Whether it's supporting critical COPS Hiring grant funding or helping secure the resources our officers need to keep themselves and our communities safe, I will continue working for our law enforcement and the families they protect."

"On behalf of the members of the Malverne Police Department, I would like to thank Congresswoman Gillen for taking the time to visit our department and meet with us," said Chief Thomas Martini, Malverne Police Department. "We truly appreciate her willingness to learn more about our operations and the needs of our department. We value her support and commitment to understanding the issues affecting local law enforcement and look forward to working together in the future."

This visit follows Rep. Gillen's meetings and ride-alongs with the 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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