The Port Washington Public Library, North Hempstead Council Member Mariann Dalimonte, and the Port Washington Police Department will host a crime prevention forum for the community on April 29, starting at 1 p.m. It will be held in the library’s Lapham Room.
The event is free and open to the public. Topics that will be discussed include:
- Phone scams
- Mail and phishing scams
- Computer scams
- Increase in auto theft
- Check fraud
- Identify theft
- Debit card scams
- General safety tips
- Credit card skimming
- Cybersecurity tips
“Crime prevention is the responsibility of the entire community, not just our incredible police force,” said Dalimonte. “As a Town Council Member, I must keep my ears to the ground to ensure that the Town of North Hempstead is doing all that it can to maintain a safe environment and a high quality of life for our residents.”
“With that said, I also believe it is incumbent upon our residents to be ever-vigilant within our communities,” Dalimonte continued. “Each and every one of us has a responsibility to maintain a safe community.”
“Community safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind and the Port Washington Public Library is very pleased to once again collaborate with our community partners to offer this educational experience,” said Keith Klang, Executive Director of the Port Washington Library.
The Port Washington Public Library is located at 1 Library Drive, Port Washington.