Nassau County, NY - September 17, 2016 - Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Acting Police Commissioner Thomas C. Krumpter announce the Nassau County Police Department is on heightened alert, intensifying patrols throughout the County in light of the recent explosion in New York City and the pipe bomb found in Seaside Park, New Jersey.

Although there are no known imminent threats to Nassau County, police are monitoring these attacks along with federal, state, and local authorities. Nassau County Police are intensifying patrols in all areas of mass transit, critical infrastructure, and will increase patrols at significant public events.

The public is reminded if they see any suspicious activity or items/packages to contact 911 immediately.  Suspicious social media activity can also be reported through Text-a-Tip via the Nassau County Crime Stoppers app available free for smartphones and tablets.

If you see something say something. If you hear something say something.