The Peruvian March will be held on Sunday, October 28th at St. Mary's Church. This event usually entails traffic control as the marchers tour several blocks around the church followed by a short prayer service outside of St. Mary's. Muster will be at 10:00am at Aux. HQ.

Funeral Detail - Rabbi Herman's Wife - Friday, October 19th, 2007

Rabbi Herman's first wife has passed away. We will be performing a funeral procession escort from Temple Emmanuel in Long Beach, to Pine Lawn cemetery. Muster at 10:30am at Aux HQ.

Play at Kennedy Plaza - October 12, 13, 14th, 2007

There will be a play in the large tent at Kennedy Plaza three nights in a row. The play is from 16:30 to 22:30 each night. Please sign up on the main board at Aux HQ.

Annual Irish Day Parade and Festival - Saturday, October 6th, 2007

This is the first large special event of the fall/winter season. The event starts with a parade in the morning covering all of west and central Long Beach. Following the parade, the west end will be shut down and the streets opened for a street fair. Muster time is expected to be approximately 10am. The streets will be closed until 6pm. We will need a 2nd shift to work from 6pm to close to help reopen the streets to traffic and protect the cleanup crews. Contact Commissioner Sundquist or Sgt. Oliva.

New Torah Dedication - Thursday, October 4th, 2007

Muster at 5pm at Aux HQ. We'll be performing traffic and crowd control during the procession around the block dedicating a new Torah.

Chamber of Commerce Honors - Monday, September 24th, 2007

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will be honoring several of our members next Monday night. I welcome everyone down to show support. Long Beach Senior Center on Magnolia Blvd at 7:30pm.

Nassau County Aux Academy Graduation - Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Sgt. Verzi, P.O. Escolero, P.O. Lopena, and P.O. Kronenberg are all graduating the Nassau County Auxiliary Police Academy. Meet at Aux HQ by 6:30pm in Class "A" uniform. Bring your camera! Congratulations to the graduates!

LBAPD Headquarters Maintenance Detail - Sunday, Sept. 9th, 2007

It's time for our fall cleaning! Please come down to HQ between 8am and 5pm to help spruce up our building and get ready for winter. Contact Sgt. Leyendecker if available!

Labor Day Race - Monday, September 3rd, 2007

The annual Long Beach Labor Day Race will be held on Monday Sept. 3rd. Muster is 7:30am at Regular HQ. This is the last big race of the summer so full attendance is requested. Contact Commissioner Sundquist or Sgt. Oliva.

Historical Society Arts & Crafts Fair - August 25th and 26th, 2007

This is the second of two big weekends for us. We'll be participating by selling hotdogs and drinks to raise funds for the unit. Please come down, bring your family members with you to help. It is a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun as well. We'll need help on Saturday morning setting up the booth and bringing up the supplies, Saturday and Sunday we'll need people to help in the booth as well as to pack up and break down on Sunday. Contact Commissioner Sundquist or Sgt. McNally.

Antique Car Show and Parade - Sunday, August 19th, 2007

The Antique Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 19th at 9am. This event is always a lot of fun. 8 - 10 members are needed. Contact your Sergeant or Commissioner Sundquist if available.

Beach Fashion Show - Saturday August 11th, 2007

A beach fashion show will be held next Saturday. We'll be need for crowd control. Please sign up on the main board if available.

National Night Out - Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

On Wednesday night, 8/01/07 we will need extra help for National Night Out.If you are available to help out on this very busy night, please contact Sgt. Verzi.

Funeral Detail for LBAPD Sgt. Ralph Bofshever - Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

Retired LBAPD Sgt. Ralph Bofshever has passed away. His funeral will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, 10am at Temple Emmanuel. We will be attending the service and will then escort the funeral procession to New Montefiore Cemetery afterward.

St. Mary's Festival July 12, 13, 14, 15th 2007

Saint Mary's annual festival is four nights straight from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday. This is always a crowded event. We will need members out for security and crowd control. We usually work very closely with the Police Dept. on this one as there are so many people in such a small area. Contact Commissioner Sundquist or your supervisor with your availability.

Long Beach Arts & Crafts Fair - July 7th and 8th, 2007

This is the first of two big weekends for us. We'll be participating by selling hotdogs and drinks to raise funds for the unit. Please come down, bring your family members with you to help. It is a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun as well. We'll need help on Saturday morning setting up the booth and bringing up the supplies, Saturday and Sunday we'll need people to help in the booth as well as to pack up and break down on Sunday. Contact Commissioner Sundquist or Sgt. Leyendecker.

Long Beach Fireworks - Friday, July 6th, 2007

This will be the first time in 20 years that Long Beach is having their own fireworks show. We expect THOUSANDS of people coming into our area to see them. Consequently THOUSANDS of people will also be leaving our area SIMULTANEOUSLY. All members are requested to report for traffic detail after the fireworks. Here are the details:

Muster at Auxiliary Police HQ at 8:00pm Friday, July 6th. We will be controlling traffic to push the main flow through Long Beach to alleviate any bottlenecks due to traffic lights or inundated intersections. Contact Commissioner Sundquist for more information.

July 4th Family Fun Run - Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

This event is run solely on the boardwalk. Three to four officers are needed. Please sign up on the main board at HQ if available.

Boardwalk Concert - Sunday July 1st, 2007

A large crowd is expected at this concert. Please sign up on the main board at HQ if available.

Town of Hempstead Lido Beach Fireworks - Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Saturday, June 30th Lido Beach is having their annual fireworks show. We usually expect THOUSANDS of people coming into our area to see them. Consequently THOUSANDS of people will also be leaving our area SIMULTANEOUSLY. All members are requested to report for traffic detail after the fireworks. Here are the details:

Muster at Auxiliary Police HQ at 8:00pm Saturday, July 1st. We will be controlling traffic to push the main flow through Long Beach to alleviate any bottlenecks due to traffic lights or inundated intersections. Contact Commissioner Sundquist for more information.

DWI Checkpoint Detail - Saturday, June 23rd, 2007

The PD has requested our assistance at the next DWI checkpoint. We will be distributing literature prior to the checkpoint, then we'll be assisting with traffic control at the checkpoint. Please sign up on the board or contact Sgt. Oliva with your availability.

Sgt. Sean Ryan Memorial Run - Friday, June 22nd, 2007:

The third annual Sean Ryan Memorial Run will be held on Friday, June 23rd. Muster is 5:00pm at Riverside and the Boardwalk.

L.B. Skate Park Grand Reopening Fundraiser Booth - Saturday, June 16th, 2007

The grand reopening of the Long Beach Skate Park is set to be a great event. We will be setting up our fundraising booth and selling hotdogs and drinks. All members and their friends and families are welcome and encouraged to come and help.

Range Renovation Detail - Sunday, June 10th, 2007

We'll be working with police Sgt. Chernaski on renovating the pistol range so that both the LBPD and the LBAPD can have a nicer place to practice. All are welcome! We'll be going out to eat after the work and washup are done!

Lido School D.A.R.E. Program Graduation - June 7th, 2007:

The next graduation of the Long Beach D.A.R.E. program will take place on Thursday, June 7th @ 7:00am. Muster at Aux HQ.

East School D.A.R.E. Program Graduation - June 5th, 2007:

The next graduation of the Long Beach D.A.R.E. program will take place on Tuesday, June 5th @ 8:00am. Muster at Aux HQ.

Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 28th, 2007:

The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 28th. Again, all members are needed for this large event. We'll be directing traffic, marching in the parade and will be taking our annual department pictures on the steps of City Hall.

City Manager's 10 Mile Run - Sunday, May 27th, 2007:

The annual City Manager's 10 Mile Run will be held on Sunday, May 27th. All members must attend this event. This is one of the biggest races of the entire year with dozens of intersections and hundreds of runners. Contact Commissioner Sundquist if you CANNOT attend.

General Meeting and Recruiting Open House - Sunday, May 20th, 2007

This General Meeting will also be a Recruiting Open House for new members. We will be covering upcoming events and preparing for the rest of the busy summer season. All members must attend. If you know anyone that is interested in joining, bring them along! The meeting will start promptly at 12:00pm.

City of Long Beach Bike Auction - Saturday, May 5th, 2007

The City of Long Beach will hold its annual bicycle auction in front of city hall. The Police Dept. has asked for our help with presenting the bicycles and assisting the citizens. This is a fun event, please come out and lend a hand.

NYC APBA 2007 Interfaith Memorial Service, Sunday April 29th, 2007

The NYC Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association is holding their annual Memorial Service for Auxiliary Officers killed in the line of duty. It will be held on Sunday, April 29th in Manhattan. We will be leaving at 9:00am and should be back by 5:00pm. The service usually includes a procession past the World Trade Center. This event is a great opportunity to meet and chat with other auxiliary departments from around the world and is great fun. It is also a great way to honor our fallen sisters and brothers in uniform. (It's also one of the only events that the regulars direct traffic for us! Ha ha ha) Please notify Lt. Sundquist if you intend to go.

S.T.O.P. Hazmat Program, Saturday April 22nd, 2007

We'll need at least 6 officers for this event. We'll be directing traffic to the collection points for unwanted household Hazmat items (paint cans, aerosol, insect poison, etc...) The event goes from 8am to 3pm. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available or contact Sgt. McNally.

Little League Parade, Saturday April 21st, 2007

The annual Little League Parade will be held on Saturday, April 21st at 8:30am. We will muster at Regular HQ. We need all members to attend as the parade crosses several busy intersections. Contact your Supervisor or Lt. Sundquist with your availability.

General Meeting and Recruiting Open House, Sunday April 15th, 2007

This General Meeting will also be a Recruiting Open House for new members. We will be covering upcoming events and preparing for the start of the busy summer season. All members must attend. If you know anyone that is interested in joining, bring them along! The meeting will start promptly at 12:00pm.

LBAPD Annual Awards Dinner, Saturday December 9th, 2006

The annual LBAPD awards dinner will be held at Corbin and Reynolds in Long Beach on Saturday, 12/9/2006. All members are invited with a guest. The event is always great fun. Bring a wrapped $25 gift if you'd like to participate in our secret santa game.

Turkey Trot Race, Sunday November 19th, 2006

The annual Turkey Trot foot race is set for Sunday, November 19th. This race covers almost all of Long Beach so we'll need everyone to come out for this one! Muster is at Regular HQ at 9am. Contact Lt. Sundquist with availability.

Annual Turkey Shoot, Sunday November 12th, 2006

The annual Turkey Shoot is just for fun and NO! no real turkeys will be shot. We'll be shooting luck targets at the LBPD pistol range in Long Beach at 11:00am. Those with the highest scores will win a turkey! This event is always a lot of fun. Bring your loved one and have fun with your fellow officers!

Fall Harvest Festival, October 21st and 22nd, 2006

The Fall Festival is our last fund raising booth of the year. We'll be participating by selling hotdogs to raise funds for the unit. Please come down, bring your family members with you to help. It is work, but it's a lot of fun as well. We'll need help on Friday night setting up the booth and bringing up the supplies, Saturday and Sunday we'll need people to help in the booth as well as to pack up and break down on Sunday. Contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky.

Annual Irish Day Parade and Festival, October 7th, 2006

This is the first large special event of the fall/winter season. The event starts with a parade in the morning covering all of west and central Long Beach. Following the parade, the west end will be shut down and the streets opened for a street fair. Muster time is expected to be approximately 10am. The streets will be closed until 6pm. We will need a 2nd shift to work from 6pm to close to help reopen the streets to traffic and protect the cleanup crews. Contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky.

Special General Meeting, SUNDAY September 17th, 2006     
Our next General Meeting will be held on a special day/time. Sunday September 17th at 12:30pm. The LBAPD will be honoring Congressman Peter King for all of his hard work and dedication. We ask that all members make a special point to attend and show our support. Please contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky if you are unable to attend.

Labor Day Race, September 4th 2006

The annual Long Beach Labor Day Race will be held on Monday Sept. 4th. Muster is 7:30am at Regular HQ. This is the last big race of the summer so full attendance is requested. Contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky.

Historical Society Arts & Crafts Fair August 25th, 26th, and 27th 2006

This is the 2nd of two big weekends for us. We'll be participating by selling hotdogs and sandwiches to raise funds for the unit. Please come down, bring your family members with you to help. It is a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun as well. We'll need help on Friday night setting up the booth and bringing up the supplies, Saturday and Sunday we'll need people to help in the booth as well as to pack up and break down on Sunday. Contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky.

Extra patrol help needed Tuesday, 8/01/06

On Tuesday night, 8/01/06 we will need extra manpower out as the following events are all taking place:

- National Night Out
- City Council Meeting at 8:00pm
- Boardwalk Concert at 8:00pm

If you are available to help out on this very busy night, please contact Lt. Kovolisky or D.C. Novak.

St. Mary's Festival July 13, 14, 15, 16th 2006

Saint Mary's annual festival is four nights straight from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday. This is always a crowded event. We will need members out for security and crowd control. We usually work very closely with the Police Dept. on this one as there are so many people in such a small area. Contact Lt. Sundquist or your supervisor with your availability.

NEWS: Congratulations to our newest members! 7/11/06

Congratulations to our newest uniformed members. The following members were accepted into uniform at today's Senior Officer's Meeting.

P.O. C. Hansen
P.O. B. Ruland
P.O. D. Escolero
P.O. H. Mesquita

Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Fair July 7th, 8th, and 9th 2006

This is one of two big weekends for us. We'll be participating by selling hotdogs and sandwiches to raise funds for the unit. Please come down, bring your family members with you to help. It is a lot of work, but it's a lot of fun as well. We'll need help on Friday night setting up the booth and bringing up the supplies, Saturday and Sunday we'll need people to help in the booth as well as to pack up and break down on Sunday. Contact Lt. Sundquist or Lt. Kovolisky.

Town of Hempstead Lido Beach Fireworks 7/01/06

Saturday, July 1st Lido Beach is having their annual fireworks show. We usually expect THOUSANDS of people coming into our area to see them. Consequently THOUSANDS of people will also be leaving our area SIMULTANEOUSLY. All members are requested to report for traffic detail after the fireworks. Here are the details:

Muster at Regular Police HQ at 8:00pm Saturday, July 1st. We will be controlling traffic to push the main flow through Long Beach to alleviate any bottlenecks due to traffic lights or inundated intersections. Contact Lt. Sundquist for more information.
 

Defensive Driving Certification 6/27/06 and 6/29/06:

P.O. Vargas will hold the next Defensive Driving "Insurance and Point Reduction" class at Aux. HQ on Tuesday, June 27th and Thursday, June 29th. You must attend BOTH classes to get the certificate. Sign up on the main board at Aux. HQ. A big Thank You to P.O. Vargas.

Sean Ryan Memorial Run 6/23/06:

The second annual Sean Ryan Memorial Run will be held on Friday, June 23rd. Muster is 5:00pm at Riverside and the Boardwalk.

LBAPD Makes the Front Page of The LB Herald 6/12/06:

The Long Beach Herald has run a story about the LBAPD winning the NY State Crime Prevention Award of Excellence from the NY State Attorney General, Elliot Spitzer.  - Lt. Sundquist

Summer Weekend Patrol Schedule:

Below are the weekend patrol dates for each patrol night:

Farewell and Thank You to P.O. Travis Arnold:

We said a sad farewell to Travis Arnold this week. He has accepted a position with a police department in the southeast as a full time officer. He will be closer to his family and doing what he loves. We are very happy for you but will definitely miss you Travis! Thanks for all of your invaluable expertise, training, and service. Anyone interested in contacting Travis can email me for his info.

Handcuff Certification 5/30/06:

The next Handcuff Certification class will be held on Tuesday, May 30th 8pm at Aux. HQ. P.O. Arnold is the Certified Instructor for this class. This may be your last opportunity to get this certification for a while. You must get this certification if you intend you carry handcuffs on duty. NO ONE WITHOUT THIS CERT WILL BE ALLOWED TO CARRY HANDCUFFS. Sign up on the main board at Aux HQ. Thanks to P.O. Arnold for taking his time and providing his services to us.

Memorial Day Parade 5/29/06:

The annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 29th. Again, all members are needed for this large event. We'll be directing traffic, marching in the parade and will be taking our annual department pictures on the steps of City Hall.

City Manager's 10 Mile Run 5/28/06:

The annual City Manager's 10 Mile Run will be held on Sunday, May 28th. All members must attend this event. This is one of the biggest races of the entire year with dozens of intersections and hundreds of runners. Contact Lt. Sundquist if you CANNOT attend.

Breast Cancer Walk, 5/21/06

This event is only on the boardwalk. Two to three officers are needed. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available. Contact Lt. Sundquist with questions

Cystic Fibrosis Walk, 5/20/06

This event is primarily held on the boardwalk. Bike patrol and several foot officers are needed. Muster is at 9am at Riverside Blvd and the B'walk. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available

Temple Emanuel "Battle of the Bands", 5/20/06

We need a special patrol on Saturday, 5/20/2006 from 7pm to 11pm to provide assistance to Temple Emmanuel. At least two officers will be stationed with an RMP outside Temple Emanuel to provide a police presence. Contact Lt. Sundquist if available.

"Night of Fun" at St. Mary's, 5/19/06

The "night of Fun" will be held at St. Mary's Church on Friday, 5/19/2006. Muster is at Aux HQ at 6:30pm. Contact Lt. Sundquist with availability.

Antique Car Show and Parade, 5/14/06

The Antique Car Show will take place on Sunday, May 14th. This event is always a lot of fun. 8 - 10 members are needed. Contact your Sergeant or DPC Novak if available.

Dream Walk 5/13/06:

Waiting for more info on this event. Check the main board at HQ for details

NEWS: The LBAPD Online Forums have been launched:

We now have an online discussion board (Forum) on our site. It is open to any auxiliary/reserve members or anyone from the public that wants to discuss related topics. Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left. You can read through, but you must register to post. Only a valid email address is required to register (free of charge).

NYC APBA 2006 Interfaith Memorial Service 4/30/06:

The NYC Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association is holding their annual Memorial Service for Auxiliary Officers killed in the line of duty. It will be held on Sunday, April 30th in Manhattan. We will be leaving at 9:00am and should be back by 5:00pm. The service usually includes a procession past the World Trade Center. This event is a great opportunity to meet and chat with other auxiliary departments from around the world and is great fun. It is also a great way to honor our fallen sisters and brothers in uniform. (It's also one of the only events that the regulars direct traffic for us! Ha ha ha) Please notify Lt. Sundquist if you intend to go.

March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon 4/30/06:

The annual March of Dime Walk-A-Thon will be held on Sunday, April 30th. Muster @ Aux HQ.

Little League Parade 4/29/06:

The annual Little League Parade will be held on Saturday, April 29th at 10:00am. We will muster at Regular HQ. We need all members to attend as the parade crosses several busy intersections. Contact your Supervisor or Lt. Sundquist with your availability.

S.T.O.P. Hazmat Program, 4/23/06:

We'll need at least 6 officers for this event. We'll be directing traffic to the collection points for unwanted household Hazmat items (paint cans, aerosol, insect poison, etc...) Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Project Challenge Breakfast Honoring the LBAPD 4/23/06:

Project Challenge is holding a fundraising breakfast on Sunday, April 23rd and will be honoring the LBAPD among others. This is a worthy cause. Tickets are only $45/person. Contact DPC Novak if you'd like more info.

ASP Handcuff Certification Training 4/20/06:

The second round of ASP Handcuff Certification training will be held at aux HQ on Thursday, April 20th @7pm. Completing this training will certify you in the use and carry of tactical handcuffs. Contact Lt. Sundquist with any questions.

Stations of the Cross 4/14/06:

The annual St. Mary's Stations of the Cross ceremony will be held on Friday, April 14th at St. Mary's Church on Park Ave. Muster at Aux HQ.

D.A.R.E. Program Graduation 4/11/06:

The next graduation of the Long Beach D.A.R.E. program will take place on Tuesday, April 11th @ 9:30am. Muster at Aux HQ.

Easter Egg Hunt 4/8/06:

The annual Long Beach Easter Egg Hunt will take place on 4/8/2006 at the LB Recreation Center baseball field. Muster at Regular HQ.

Farewell Lt. Kurzman

At our general meeting, Lt. Murray Kurzman announced his retirement from the unit after 38 years of loyal service. Murray, you will be sorely missed. You are not relieved of your cheese steak duties in our boardwalk booth this summer, Murray. We'll see you out there in your "boss" apron!

NEWS: Congratulations to the following members on their awards and promotions at the General Meeting:

It is with great pleasure that we announce the following promotions. These members have worked hard and performed beyond all expectations in service of the unit and the city. Congratulations to all!

Lt. Jordan Aaronson promoted to the rank of Captain
Sgt. Joseph Kovolisky promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
Sgt. Joshua Sundquist promoted to the rank of Lieutenant
P.O. Dennis Verzi promoted to the rank of Corporal

The following members are recognized for their strong commitment and dedication to the unit and their fellow officers:

Sgt. Leyendecker awarded 500 hours of cumulative service award
Sgt. McNally awarded 500 hours of cumulative service award
Sgt. Sundquist awarded 500 hours of cumulative service award

Cpl. Santos awarded 300 hours of annual service award
Cpl. Rushing awarded 300 hours of annual service award

General Meeting 4/5/06:

The next general meeting of the LBAPD will be held on 4/5/2006 at 7:30pm. Muster at Aux H.Q. This kicks off our preparations for the summer season. All members must attend.

Recruitment Open House 3/26/06:

The LBAPD is hosting an open house for new recruits on Sunday, March 26th from noon to 4pm. All current members are welcome to come down to share your experiences with potential recruits. All non members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Memorial Service For LB Resident Killed In Iraq 3/26/06:

The LBAPD will be taking part in a memorial service honoring a Long Beach resident killed in Iraq. A Navy flyover is expected. Muster at Riverside Blvd and the Boardwalk @ 10am.

Aux Police Academy Graduation 3/08/06:

Our newest Patrol Officer is graduating the Nassau County Aux Police Academy on Wednesday, March 8th. All members are requested to attend to support and congratulate P.O. Joseph. Muster at Aux HQ at 6:30pm sharp. Contact Sgt. Sundquist with any questions.

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Honors 2/28/06:

The LBAPD is being honored by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Feb. 28th. All members are requested to attend. Senior Center on Magnolia Blvd. next to the Recreation Center.

Recruitment Open House 2/12/06:

The LBAPD is hosting an open house for new recruits on Sunday, Feb. 12th from noon to 4pm. All current members are welcome to come down to share your experiences with potential recruits. All non members are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Snow Emergency Traffic Detail 2/11/06:

Thanks to all members that came out for the Snow Emergency this Saturday evening. We managed to clear several hundred cars off of the snow emergency routes before towing had to be implemented. A great job and many thanks to all.

Officer's Meeting  2/07/06:

All Officers with the rank of Sergeant and above are required to attend the next Officer's meeting on Tuesday, Feb 7th at 7:30pm.

Polar Bear Swim 2/05/06:

The Annual Long Beach Polar Bear swim is being held on Sunday, Feb. 5th. We'll need at least ten members for traffic/crowd control. Muster 10am, Police HQ.

Snowflake Run 2/04/06:

The Snowflake Run is a foot race that covers most of south Long Beach. This is a large event that will require as many members as possible. Muster at 10am, Police HQ. Contact Sgt. Sundquist with your availability.

D.A.R.E. Program Graduation 1/25/06 and 1/31/06:

This year's D.A.R.E. program is having its graduation ceremonies for East School and Lindell school. Please contact DPC. Novak if available.

MLK Parade 1/16/06:

The Annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade will be held on Monday, January 16th. Muster at Police HQ at 11am. Contact Sgt. Sundquist with questions.

City Council Installation 1/01/06:

All members are requested to attend the installation ceremony of the Long Beach City Council. All should attend to help show our support for our City's government.

Congrats to the following members on their achievements and promotions:

Awards:
P.O. Gregory - 300 Hours of service in one year
P.O. Oliva - 300 Hours of service in one year
P.O. Oliva - 500 Hours of service in one year
P.O. Rushing - 300 Hours of service in one year
Sgt. Leyendecker - 300 Hours of service in one year
Sgt. Kovolisky - 300 Hours of service in one year
Sgt. McNally - 300 Hours of service in one year
Sgt. Sundquist - 300 Hours of service in one year

Promotions:
P.O. Oliva - Has been promoted to the rank of Corporal
P.O. Santos - Has been promoted to the rank of Corporal
P.O. Milch - Has been promoted to the rank of Corporal
P.O. Rushing - Has been promoted to the rank of Corporal

LBAPD Holiday Party 12/10/05:

The Annual LBAPD Holiday Party will be held at Corbin and Reynolds restaurant. They are located at 20 W. Park Ave. If you'd like to participate in the gift swap, please bring a wrapped gift of approximately $20 value. RSVP to DPC. Novak. Contact Sgt. Sundquist with questions.

Arts & Crafts Fair, 8/28/04 - 8/29/04

The weekend of 8/28 - 8/29 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We will be selling Cheese Steaks and Drinks... You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, BRING EM DOWN!! :) Contact DPC Novak if you're available.

Antique Car Show and Parade, 8/22/04

The Antique Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 22nd. This event is always a lot of fun and very short. 2 -3 members are needed. Contact your Sergeant if available.

St. Mary's Festival 7/15/04 - 7/18/04

Saint Mary's annual festival is four nights straight from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday. This is always a crowded event. We will need members out for security and crowd control. We usually work very closely with the Police Dept. on this one as there are so many people in such a small area. Contact D.C. Novak or your Sergeant with your availability.

Arts & Crafts Fair, 7/10/04 - 7/11/04

The weekend of 7/10 - 7/11 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We will be selling Cheese Steaks and Drinks... You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, BRING EM DOWN!! :) Contact DPC Novak if you're available.

4th of July 4K Firecracker Run, 7/04/04

The annual 4K Boardwalk Race is on Friday, July 4th at 8:30am at Riverside. We only need 2 or 3 members. If available, contact your Sergeant.

Lido Beach Fireworks, 7/03/04

Saturday, July 3rd Lido Beach is having their annual fireworks show. We usually expect THOUSANDS of people coming into our area to see them. Consequently THOUSANDS of people will also be leaving our area SIMULTANEOUSLY. All members are requested to report for traffic detail after the fireworks. Here are the details:

Muster at AUXILIARY HQ (not regular HQ) at 8:30pm Saturday, July 3rd. We will be controlling traffic to push the main flow through Long Beach to alleviate any bottlenecks due to traffic lights or inundated intersections. 
 

2004 Summer Weekend Patrol Schedule:

7/03/04 Saturday - Friday Night Patrol
7/04/04 Sunday - Monday Night Patrol
7/10/04 Saturday - Tuesday Night Patrol
7/11/04 Sunday - Wednesday Night Patrol
7/17/04 Saturday - Thursday Night Patrol
7/18/04 Sunday - Friday Night Patrol
7/24/04 Saturday - Monday Night Patrol
7/25/04 Sunday - Tuesday Night Patrol
7/31/04 Saturday - Wednesday Night Patrol
8/01/04 Sunday - Thursday Night Patrol
8/07/04 Saturday - Friday Night Patrol
8/08/04 Sunday - Monday Night Patrol
8/14/04 Saturday - Tuesday Night Patrol
8/15/04 Sunday - Wednesday Night Patrol
8/21/04 Saturday - Thursday Night Patrol
8/22/04 Sunday - Friday Night Patrol
8/28/04 Saturday - Monday Night Patrol
8/29/04 Sunday - Tuesday Night Patrol
9/04/04 Sunday - Wednesday Night Patrol
9/05/04 Saturday - Thursday Night Patrol

Gospel Fest, 6/26/04

We'll need 2 officers for this event at Kennedy Plaza. Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Fine Arts Show, 6/19/04 - 6/20/04

This event will be at Kennedy Plaza from 9am to 6pm. Members will be needed for event patrol and working the booth. Contact your Sgt. with availability.

D.A.R.E. Graduation - LB Catholic School, 6/17/04

Two to Three members needed for this event. Escorting the Graduates to the LB Catholic School Auditorium. Contact DPC Novak for details.

D.A.R.E. Graduation - East School, 6/14/04

Two to Three members needed for this event. Escorting the Graduates to the East School Auditorium. Contact DPC Novak for details.

D.A.R.E. Graduation - West School, 6/10/04

Two to Three members needed for this event. Escorting the Graduates to the West School Auditorium. Contact DPC Novak for details.

Officer's Meeting, 6/09/04

Muster at Aux HQ @ 7:30pm

Official New York State LB Auxiliary Police License Plates now available to members! :

These great plates are now available direct from the DMV with an application signed by the C/O. You can get them in standard issue or pick what your plate says with a custom plate. Download the application here: LBAPD Plate Application

Martin Luther King March, 1/19/04

We'll need 6 officers for this event. Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Officer's meeting, 1/13/04

All officers with a rank of Sergeant and above are required to attend. All others are welcome. Muster 7:30pm @ Aux HQ.

Happy New Year to ALL!!!, 1/01/04

It's been a trying year. We've lost many friends and had many tests like the blackout to keep us on our toes. Happily, we came through it and are all strong for it. Wishing everyone a safer, happier 2004. Happy 2004!!!

Blackout Part II, 12/11/03

Although not nearly as widespread as the blackout in August, Long Beach got hit again on December 11th. Once again, several of our members came through for our city. Special thanks to:

Sgt. Chambers, P.O. Pinto, P.O. Oliva, P.O. Siegelman, P.O. Fassrainer

Security - LB High School Football Game, 11/16/03

We'll need apprx. 5 officers for this event. Although we don't expect any problems, things have gotten heated at these events in the past. Muster is at 7pm @ Aux HQ. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Turkey Trot Kids Race, 11/15/03

The annual Turkey Trot kid's race will be held on Saturday, November 15th. The race will start at 11:00am. The entire route is on the board walk so we only need a few officers to cover the event. Muster at regular HQ at 10:30am. This event should end by 12:30pm.

NOAA Training, 10/15/03

This optional training is being coordinated by Sgt. Geller. Contact him if interested.

Home Coming Parade, 10/25/03

The Long Beach Home Coming Parade will be held on Saturday, October 25th. We will muster at regular HQ at 11:00am. The parade will proceed from the East School to the Middle School in Lido Beach. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Diabetes Walk-a-thon, 10/19/03

We'll need 5 officers for this event. Muster is at 8:30am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

NOAA Training, 10/15/03

This optional training is being coordinated by Sgt. Geller. Contact him if interested.

Wake and Funeral for Lt. Frank Gentissi, 10/15/03 - 10/16/03

Frank Gentissi was a retired Auxiliary Lieutenant, who also held many other posts in his service to Long Beach. His Wake will be held 10/15/03 followed by his Funeral on 10/16/03. Contact DPC NOVAK for arrangements.

Fall Harvest Parade, 10/11/03

We'll need 7 officers for this event. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Irish Day Parade/Festival 10/04/03

The Annual Irish Day Parade/Festival will be held on Saturday, Ocober 4th. Times will be announced, but it is generally from about 10:30am through 10:00pm. We need everyone's participation in this MAJOR event. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

General Meeting, 9/24/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

Wake and Funeral for Officer P.J. Bradley, 9/21/03 - 9/22/03

Long Beach Police Officer P.J. Bradley tragically passed as a result of a swimming accident. His wake will be held 9/21/03 followed by his funeral on 9/22/03. Officer Bradley has always been a close friend to the Auxiliary and many of us were friends with him. He will be dearly missed.

City Council Awards & Promotions, 9/16/03

All members are welcome to attend the City Council Awards & Promotions ceremony at City Hall. Several of our fellow Auxiliary Officers will be honored as well as our brothers in the regular Police Department. Contact your Sergeant for details.

Officer's meeting, 9/11/03

All officers with a rank of Sergeant and above are required to attend. All others are welcome. Muster 7:30pm @ Aux HQ.

Labor Day Race 9/01/03:

The Annual Long Beach Labor Day Race is on Monday, September . We will muster at Regular Headquarters at 7:45am. All members are expected to attend, as this is one of the larger events that we cover.

Arts & Crafts Fair, 8/23/03 - 8/24/03

The weekend of 8/23 - 8/24 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We usually sell hotdogs, hamburgers etc... You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, BRING EM DOWN!! :) Contact DPC Novak if you're available.

BLACKOUT! , 8/14/03

On August 14th, we experienced a total blackout for most of the northeast U.S. Many of our members were stuck at work or in transit, but many other members came out and helped the Police Department keep Long Beach safe during the outage. Special thanks to the following members that came out to help in this severe emergency:

General Meeting, 8/06/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

Arts & Crafts Fair, 7/05/03 - 7/06/03

The weekend of 7/5 - 7/6 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We usually sell hotdogs, hamburgers etc... You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, BRING EM DOWN!! :) Contact DPC Novak if you're available.

4th of July 4K Boardwalk Race 7/04/02

The annual 4K Boardwalk Race is on Friday, July 4th at 8:30am at Riverside. We only need 2 or 3 members. If available, contact your Sergeant.

Lido Beach Fireworks, 6/29/03

Sunday, June 29th Lido Beach is having their annual fireworks show. We usually expect THOUSANDS of people coming into our area to see them. Consequently THOUSANDS of people will also be leaving our area SIMULTANEOUSLY. All members are requested to report for traffic detail after the fireworks. Here are the details:

Muster at AUXILIARY HQ (not regular HQ) at 8:30pm Sunday, July 1st. We will be controlling traffic to push the main flow through Long Beach to alleviate any bottlenecks due to traffic lights or inundated intersections. 
 

Gospel Explosion, 6/28/03

We'll need 2 officers for this event. Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

General Meeting, 6/18/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

Arts & Crafts Fair, 6/14/03 - 6/15/03

The weekend of 6/14 - 6/15 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We usually sell hotdogs, hamburgers etc... You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, BRING EM DOWN!! :) Contact DPC Novak if you're available.

D.A.R.E Graduation (Middle School), 6/13/03

We'll need apprx. 2 or 3 officers for this event. Duty will entail escorting the student transport vehicles from their homes to the school and providing a presence at the school during the ceremony. Muster is at 8am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Latino Health Walk, 6/08/03

We'll need 2 officers for this event. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

D.A.R.E. Graduation (Elementary School), 6/04/03

We'll need apprx. 2 or 3 officers for this event. Duty will entail escorting the student transport vehicles from their homes to the school and providing a presence at the school during the ceremony. Muster is at 8am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Recovery Walk-a-thon, 6/01/03

We'll need 4 officers for this event. Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Memorial Day Parade, 5/26/03

The annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 26th. We will muster at Regular Headquarters at 7:30am. Attendance is required.

Memorial Day 5K and 10 mile Race, 5/25/03

The Memorial weekend races  will be held Sunday, May 25th. Muster at Reg. HQ at 7:00am. Please be punctual. Contact your Supervisor with your availability.

General Meeting, 5/21/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

Cystic Fibrosis Walk, 5/17/03

We'll need 2 officers for this event to escort the walkers. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Veteran's March, 5/10/03

We'll need 6 officers for this event. Muster is at 8am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Little League Parade, 5/04/03

We'll need apprx. 10 officers for this event. Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

General Meeting, 4/30/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

NYC APBA 2003 Memorial Service 4/27/03:

The NYC Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association is holding their annual Memorial Service for Auxiliary Officers killed in the line of duty. It will be held on Sunday, April 27th at Temple Emanuel in Manhattan. We will be leaving at 9:00am and should be back by 5:00pm. The service will include a procession past the World Trade Center. Please notify your Supervisor if you intend to go.

Officer's meeting, 4/23/03

All officers with a rank of Sergeant and above are required to attend. All others are welcome. Muster 7:30pm @ Aux HQ.

Stations of the Cross, 4/18/03

We'll need apprx. 6 officers for this event. Muster is at 9am, we'll then head over to St. Mary's church. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

Arris Karyannis' Wake and Funeral, 4/15/03 - 4/16/03

APO Arris Karyannis has passed away. He fell while working on his home causing severe head injury. He was a valued member of the Monday night patrol. We will all miss him dearly. Contact your Sergeant for details on meeting times and locations to attend the services.

Annual Long Beach Easter Egg Hunt, 4/13/03

We'll need apprx. 5 officers for this event. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

MS Walk, 4/06/03

We'll need apprx. 6 officers for this event. Muster is at 9am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

S.T.O.P. Hazmat program, 4/05/03

We'll need apprx.6 officers for this event. We'll be directing traffic to the collection points for unwanted household Hazmat items (paint cans, aerosol, insect poison, etc...)Muster is at 10am. Sign up on the main board at AUX HQ if available.

General Meeting, 3/26/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

Officer's meeting, 3/10/03

All officers with a rank of Sergeant and above are required to attend. All others are welcome. Muster 7:30pm @ Aux HQ.

Security for LB High School Hockey Game, 2/19/03

We'll need apprx. 5 or 6 officers for this event. Although we don't expect any problems, things have gotten heated at these events in the past. Muster is at 7pm @ Aux HQ. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Wake of Ed Buscemi, 2/15/03

Dear friend of the Auxiliary and Long Beach, Ed Buscemi has passed away. His wake will be held on 2/15/03. Contact your Sergeant for times and location.

Snowflake Run, 2/15/03

We'll need all available officers for this event. This race covers almost all of southern Long Beach. Muster is at 9am. This event usually ends by about noon. Sign up on the main board at Aux HQ if you're available.

Auxiliary Police Academy Graduation (Nassau County Police Academy), 2/05/03

Please come down and support our fellow officers during their graduation from Auxiliary Police Academy. Contact D.C.Novak if you plan to attend so that we can work out transportation for everyone. Meet at Aux HQ @ 6:30pm.

D.A.R.E Graduation (Middle School), 1/30/03

We'll need apprx. 2 or 3 officers for this event. Duty will entail escorting the student transport vehicles from their homes to the school and providing a presence at the school during the ceremony. Muster is at 8am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

General Meeting, 1/30/03

All members are required to attend the next General Meeting. Muster is at 7:30pm at Aux. HQ.

D.A.R.E Graduation (Elementary School), 1/28/03

We'll need apprx. 2 or 3 officers for this event. Duty will entail escorting the student transport vehicles from their homes to the school and providing a presence at the school during the ceremony. Muster is at 8am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Polar Bear Swim, 1/25/03

All are welcome to attend. We'll need officers to patrol this event for safety. If you're interested in swimming, let Ken know now. Muster is at 11:30am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Martin Luther King March, 1/20/03

We'll need apprx. 5 or 6 officers for this event. Muster is at 10am. Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Arts and Crafts Festival, 8/24/02 - 8/25/02

The weekend of 8/24 - 8/25 the summer Arts and Crafts festival is on the boardwalk. Besides needing a few people in uniform, we will also need volunteers to work in the Auxiliary booth. We usually sell cheese steaks. You do not need to be a member to volunteer. If your spouse/friend/neighbor wants to come up and help out in the booth, we'd love to see them. This is always a lot of fun.Contact D.C.Novak if you're available.

Antique Car Show, 8/18/02

The Antique Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 18th. This event is always a lot of fun and very short. 2 -3 members are needed. Contact your Sergeant if available.

Extra patrol help needed Tuesday, 8/06/02

On Tuesday night, 8/06/02 we will need extra manpower out as the following events are all taking place:

- National Night Out
- City Council Meeting at 8:00pm
- Boardwalk Concert at 8:00pm

If you are available to help out on this very busy night, please contact Sgt. Terlinsky or D.C. Novak.

St. Mary's Festival 7/11/02 - 7/14/02

Saint Mary's annual festival is four nights straight from 7:30pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Sunday. This is always a crowded event. We will need members out for security and crowd control. We usually work very closely with the Police Dept. on this one as there are so many people in such a small area. Contact D.C. Novak or your Sergeant with your availability.

4th of July 4K Boardwalk Race 7/04/02

The annual 4K Boardwalk Race is on Thursday, July 4th at 8:30am at Riverside. We only need 2 or 3 members. If available, contact your Sergeant or D.C. Novak.

2002 Summer Weekend Patrol Schedule:

6/29/02 Saturday - Monday Night Patrol
6/30/02 Sunday - Tuesday Night Patrol
7/06/02 Saturday - Wednesday Night Patrol
7/07/02 Sunday - Thursday Night Patrol
7/13/02 Saturday - Friday Night Patrol
7/14/02 Sunday - Monday Night Patrol
7/20/02 Saturday - Tuesday Night Patrol
7/21/02 Sunday - Wednesday Night Patrol
7/27/02 Saturday - Thursday Night Patrol
7/28/02 Sunday - Friday Night Patrol
8/03/02 Saturday - Monday Night Patrol
8/04/02 Sunday - Tuesday Night Patrol
8/10/02 Saturday - Wednesday Night Patrol
8/11/02 Sunday - Thursday Night Patrol
8/17/02 Saturday - Friday Night Patrol
8/18/02 Sunday - Monday Night Patrol
8/24/02 Saturday - Tuesday Night Patrol
8/25/02 Sunday - Wednesday Night Patrol
8/31/02 Saturday - Thursday Night Patrol
9/01/02 Sunday - Friday Night Patrol

Peace Officer Training (tentative), 6/20/02:

Peace Officer Training class will be held on Thursday, June 20th at 7:00pm sharp at Aux HQ. As always, be prompt.

Peace Officer Training, 6/12/02:

Peace Officer Training class will be held on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:00pm sharp at Aux HQ. As always, be prompt.

Peace Officer Training, 6/05/02:

Peace Officer Training class will be held on Wednesday, June 5th at 7:00pm sharp at Aux HQ. The topic will be "Use of Force". As always, be prompt.

LBAPD High School Awards presentation, 6/03/02:

The LBAPD - Long Beach High School Student awards will be presented to this years winners on Monday, June 3rd at 8:00pm at the High School. All are welcome to attend.

Memorial Day Parade, 5/27/02:

The annual Memorial Day parade will be held Monday, May 27th. We will muster at Regular Headquarters at 7:30am. Attendance is required. Contact your Supervisor with your availability.

Memorial Day 5K and 10 mile Race, 5/26/02:

The Memorial weekend races  will be held Sunday, May 26th. We will muster at Regular Headquarters at 7:00am. Please be punctual. Contact your Supervisor with your availability.

General Meeting/Training, 5/22/02:

The next General Meeting of the LBAPD will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 7:00pm sharp. We will be covering this weekends events, and receiving "Gang violence" training from the Nassau County Police Dept. BE PROMPT!

The March of Dimes Walk-a-thon will be held Sunday, April 28th. We will muster at Regular Headquarters at 8:00am. Please be punctual. Contact your Supervisor with your availability.

Little League Parade, 4/27/02:

The annual Little League Parade will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 10:00am. We will muster at Regular HQ. We need all members to attend this one as they cross a few busy intersections. Contact your Supervisor or D.C. Novak with your availability.

The NYC Auxiliary Police Benevolent Association is holding their annual Memorial Service for Auxiliary Officers killed in the line of duty. It will be held on Sunday, April 21st at Temple Emanuel in Manhattan. We will be leaving at 9:00am and should be back by 5:00pm. The service will include a procession past the World Trade Center. Please notify your Supervisor if you intend to go.

There will be a General Meeting of the Long Beach Auxiliary Police on Wednesday, February 20th at 7:30pm. All members are expected to attend. Call your supervisor to confirm your attendance.

Snowflake Run 2/09/02:

The Annual Snowflake Run will be held on Saturday, February 9th at 10:00am. Muster at Regular Headquarters. All members are needed. Notify your supervisor if you CANNOT attend.

The police pistol range is closed until further notice for repairs and renovations.

The D.A.R.E program graduations are held at the Lido, Lindell, and LB Catholic schools. Contact your supervisor or Lt. Novak if you're available.

The MLK Parade proceeds from near City Hall to the MLK Center. It will be crossing Park Ave. All available members are needed. Muster at 9:45am at Regular Headquarters.

As the year comes to its end we have all witnessed events that we never thought would ever happen in our lifetime. September 11th has brought the entire world into reality. We saw friends perish and lives ruined and now the aftermath shows the world that our nation and every community in it brought together for a common purpose. Patriotism lives in all of us and now it is showing for the entire world to see.

We now have seen our President bring new words and statements to the American people. Home