Nassau County Officials Host Rep. Andrew Garbarino at New Police Training Facility

On Tuesday, officials in Nassau County unexpectedly invited U.S. Representative Andrew Garbarino, the newly appointed chair of the Homeland Security Committee, for an exclusive tour of their cutting-edge police training center.

Republican lawmakers from the Empire State are eager to share their experience with colleagues back in Washington, D.C.

“I’ve never encountered anything like this,” Galvalino expressed to reporters. “It was incredible. Honestly, my imagination couldn’t have prepared me for what I saw. This place is exceptional and provides valuable training for law enforcement from across the nation.”

Last month, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy officially opened the Nassau County Police Department’s Intel Center and Training Village—a unique setting designed for various law enforcement training scenarios, including active shooter drills.

This impressive facility boasts simulation areas that mimic churches, police stations, banks, gas stations, and even train stations equipped with real trains, allowing for diverse training exercises. It has been part of Nassau’s ongoing initiative to bolster law enforcement capabilities, including recent contracts for training with federal immigration agents.

The tour was led by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and police commissioner Patrick Ryder.

“The central hub is right here,” Ryder explained to Garbarino. “Everything on that board represents what our officers manage daily. Just look at that drone—we’re really pushing our boundaries in law enforcement technology.”

The Intel Center connects over 450 school buildings to local police through an alert system known as the “Rave App.” This system enables faster access to police assistance than dialing 911, according to Ryder.

“We’ve implemented it in yeshivas, private schools, and universities,” he elaborated to Garbarino. “If there’s a problem, they just press a button, and we bypass the usual 911 process to respond.”