U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Rocky Point) presented $2.025 million to the Suffolk County Police Department and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office for vehicle fleet improvements which he secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process.
LaLota was joined by local officials and law enforcement for the check presentations at Suffolk County Police Department headquarters in Yaphank on August 13. The $825,000 for the Suffolk County Police Department will support the acquisition of new police vehicles. The $1.2 million for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will support fleet enhancements and help ensure deputies have reliable vehicles to carry out their duties.
“Our men and women in Law Enforcement put their lives on the line every day to keep Suffolk County one of the safest counties in America,” LaLota said. “We must make sure they have the resources to do that job safely and effectively. This $2 million in federal funds brings more of our tax dollars back to Suffolk County.”
“This congressman has fought for Suffolk County. We are so appreciative of this,” said Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine. “This strengthens our effort to keep everyone in Suffolk County as safe as possible. You delivered for Suffolk County. We are deeply appreciative of this.”
“The $2 million that is going to Law Enforcement today is going to go a long way in helping to augment a severely depleted force of vehicles that we have in the Suffolk County Police Department,” said Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, adding the money will allow his agency to purchase 15 new vehicles. “That’s going to help the men and women of the Suffolk County Police Department not only be safer but keep the people of Suffolk County safer as well.”
Suffolk County Undersheriff John Becker said the Sheriff’s Office will also buy 15 new vehicles for its deputies. “Our vehicles are one of the most important tools that our Deputy Sheriffs utilize every single day,” he said. “Our personnel need safe and reliable vehicles to do their jobs effectively.”