WHAT TO KNOW. Suffolk officials announced the launch of community advisory boards for each of the police department’s seven precincts on Monday.; Outgoing Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone ...

“We will be able to hold precinct commanders accountable to make sure the reform plan is implemented with 100% compliance,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison said.

For the first time in 37 years, Suffolk County is getting a new police precinct. The 7th Precinct, which will be carved from two existing precincts in eastern Brookhaven Town, will be the county's ...