The Suffolk County Police Department, United States Coast Guard and the Port Jefferson Steamboat Company hosted an active shooter drill on a Port Jefferson ferry on Wednesday, October 5.
Approximately 100 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies participated as part of the SCPD’s commitment to ensure law enforcement throughout the region have the latest training for active shooter scenarios as well as training to stop the bleed on wounded individuals.
Earlier this year, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced an additional $100,000 in funding to double the amount of active shooter drills that the department would hold this year as well as extending participation to all law enforcement agencies throughout the county.
The Suffolk County Police Department has hosted several active shooter exercises this year at various locations including hospitals, schools and supermarkets to prepare officers to respond to different emergency scenarios and ensure they have the latest training.