Pictured: Students enjoyed a bicycle safety demonstration as part of the police visit.
Photos courtesy of the Massapequa School District
In recognition of National Police Week, McKenna Elementary School in the Massapequa School District welcomed the local men and women in blue on May 10.
Officers from the Nassau County Police Department’s Seventh Precinct visited McKenna Elementary School on May 10 to mark National Police Week.
Officers from the Nassau County Police Department’s Seventh Precinct POP Unit visited to talk about their jobs, provide safety tips and show some of the equipment that they use. At an assembly in the auditorium, Police Officer Joe Cangro talked about stranger danger, bicycle safety and the importance of calling 911 in an emergency. He also showed students some of his tactical gear.
One of the highlights for students was seeing a police ATV, which is used for officers to access the nearby Massapequa Preserve.
Children then went outside and met with officers Christina Prisco, Ray Luthy and Ryan Zimmerman. Following a bicycle safety demonstration in the front driveway, students got to see four police cars including two regular patrol vehicles, an unmarked car and an ATV that is used in areas such as the Massapequa Preserve.
Children enjoyed chatting with officers and seeing their patrol cars.
McKenna Principal Dr. Amanda Lowry and Assistant Principal Mary Anne Ferraro said that the goal of the day was to build relationships within the community, as students got to meet people who are there to protect them.
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