Senator Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) announced that he has secured $10,000 in state funding for the Port Washington Police District. The state funding will be used to help the Port Washington Police undertake additional investigation and surveillance operations to combat crime and protect the community’s quality of life.

     “Port Washington’s Police Officers work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep our streets safe. Delivering this new funding will allow the Port Washington Police to take additional steps to enhance the entire community’s quality of life,” said Senator Martins.

     “On behalf of the Board of Police Commissioners, I thank Senator Martins for securing this funding and his concern for our community. The Port Washington Police District will intensify its efforts in resolving quality-of-life issues and keeping our community safe,” said Port Washington Police Chief James Salerno.