Mangano views STARCOM Task Force conference

Legislator Mangano in conjunction with the Nassau County Police Department, Suffolk County Police Department, New York City Police Department, New York State Police, Connecticut State Police, New Jersey State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Coast Guard, Air Station Atlantic City, United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Customs and Border Protection and the Air National Guard Rescue Wing attended a STARCOM Task Force "Fly In" at its meeting held in Bethpage. Eleven Helicopters and over a hundred officers charged with homeland defense responsibilities gathered to discuss communication and coordination protocols to be initiated in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist act. Legislator Mangano applauded all the participating agencies and officers for their initiative and participation in this important program, commenting "effective communication and coordinated response efforts geometrically increase public safety".

Pictured Legislator Ed Mangano (2nd from left) discusses public safely with Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety Commissioner Justin McCaffrey, Suffolk County Helicopter Aviator Gene Sengstacken and TOB Deputy Commissioner Barry Bree.