Blakeman Receives Support from Local Police Unions
On Tuesday, Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County Executive, celebrated gaining the backing of all police unions in the county as part of his Republican reelection campaign.
During a gathering at Massapequa Park, he was joined by representatives from Suffolk County Police, New York State Police, and Port Authority Police officers. They praised him as a “law and order” candidate.
“It’s an honor to stand with all of you and support Bruce Blakeman, who has accomplished a lot as county executive and will continue to do so,” said Tommy Shevlin, chairman of the Nassau Police Charity Association, while speaking to reporters.
Shevlin emphasized, “Many people talk about backing the blue, but Bruce Blakeman puts those words into action,” highlighting the investments in equipment, enhanced training, and the recruitment of hundreds of new officers during Blakeman’s tenure.
Ricky Frassetti, president of the Nassau Superior Officers Association, referred to the support as “Brailer,” pointing to the county’s recognition as the safest in America by US News and other global reports last year.
According to recent police records, major crimes have significantly decreased this year, showing a drop of over 25 percent.
In January and February, Nassau reported only 710 major crimes and notably recorded no murders for the second consecutive year during those months. Other crimes such as robberies, assaults, burglaries, and vehicle thefts also saw a sharp decline.
Blakeman has outlined various public safety initiatives, including ending Nassau’s sanctuary status and entering into a cooperation agreement with ICE, alongside other measures aimed at addressing public health and safety.
He recently established a new strategic response team designed to be deployed in high-crime areas.
“Nassau County is America’s safest county because of my no-nonsense approach to law enforcement across the board,” Blakeman stated. “I stand firmly behind our police.”
In November, Blakeman will face off against Democrat Seth Koslow, who took office following Blakeman’s initial four-year term.
County executives earn an annual salary of $227,959.
