Larchmont's Public Safety Newsletter

November 2022 Public Safety Newsletter

Welcome!

This is the next installment of Larchmont's monthly Public Safety Newsletter! Every month, pertinent information from the Larchmont Police and Fire Departments will be curated for the residents of our amazing village. Safety tips, events, and other highlights will be displayed. If you require any additional information you may call the Larchmont Police Station at 914-834-1000 or the Larchmont Fire Station at 914-834-0016.

In the case of an Emergency please call 911

Larchmont Police Department

AAA Community Traffic Safety Bronze Award

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 AAA Northeast presented the Larchmont Police Department with the AAA Community Traffic Safety Bronze Award. This award recognizes communities that identify local traffic safety problems and take proactive steps to solve them. The award was presented at the annual luncheon awards ceremony held at The Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY.

Pictured left to right: Chief Chris McNerney; John Corlett, Director of Public/Government Affairs and Traffic Safety AAA Northeast; Lieutenant Ron Knudsen

Honoring Larchmont Patrolman Arthur Dematte

On October 12, 2022 we honored the memory of slain Larchmont Patrolman Arthur Dematte. We were joined by his surviving family, their friends and local law enforcement.

National Coffee with a Cop Day was a great success and we appreciate all who came out to join us!

The Larchmont PD reminds residents that as we see daylight hours getting shorter, please remain cognizant and lock up your homes and vehicles at all times. Property crimes tend to rise in the winter months and we request you do your part in deterring these crimes of opportunity!

With the holiday season upon us please report any incidents of packages being stolen from your porch immediately to the police desk at 914-834-1000. Criminals who steal packages from your porch have been given the witty moniker of "Porch Pirates." Help us fight back the pirates this year by bringing your packages inside ASAP and doing your best to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

Larchmont Fire Department

Fire Prevention Month!

» October was Fire Prevention Month all across the U.S.A. Members from the Larchmont Fire Department attended schools, nursery schools, community groups, and other organizations to deliver high quality fire safety tactics for children and adults of all ages. The Fire Department was able to reach almost 300 students this year during the fire safety campaign!

Pictured left to right: Career Firefighter James Montemarano; Career Firefighter Sean Allen; Students at St. John's 4's class

Flood Water Rescue Donation

On Thursday October 13th, 2022, David Branch on behalf of Ray Catena's Lexus made a very generous donation to the Larchmont Fire Department. This donation was made to purchase items that can help better serve the residents of the Village of Larchmont. This contribution will go directly towards the purchase of flood water rescue equipment and supplies. Far too often the village is faced with flooding conditions that strand people and pets from getting to safety. With the purchase of our new equipment, the LFD will now be able to more effectively and quickly evacuate those in danger. Accepting the donation above is Chief John Caparelli. Ray Catena Lexus is located at 1435 Boston Post Road.

E-Bike Fire Safety!

Electric bicycles and electric scooters, known as e-bikes and e-scooters, are becoming increasingly popular worldwide, especially in cities. An estimated 300 million e-bikes are expected to be in use by next year. But did you know that the lithium-ion batteries often used to power these devices can lead to fires or explosions?

To address the issue, NFPA^® has created a new webpage featuring information on why e-bikes and e-scooters catch fire, what some jurisdictions are doing to try and better regulate that risk, and what tips people can follow to stay safer if they store or charge e-bikes and e-scooters.

Visit nfpa.org/ebikes to explore these new, free safety resources.

Child Car Seat Inspections

The Larchmont Police Department is once again performing child car seat installations and inspections!

If you would like to have one performed, please email [email protected] with your contact information and an officer will be in communication with you!