(Long Island, NY) The Village of Rockville Centre was recently named to a list of the safest cities in New York by SafeWise, a home security website that released its list of “50 Safest Cities in New York.” The Village ranked #29 on the list.
“It’s a great honor for Rockville Centre to be named one of the safest cities in New York,” said Mayor Francis X. Murray. “The Village of Rockville Centre has always placed a high priority on public safety and it is rewarding to see our efforts acknowledged. “I would like to commend the efforts of our Police Department because their dedication and vigilance is instrumental in creating the safe community that we enjoy.”
SafeWise has examined data from the most recent FBI Crime in the U.S. Report and combined it with its thorough research to produce a comprehensive list of the 50 safest cities in New York. Only cities with 15,000 residents or more as of 2011 are considered in SafeWise’s comparative study.
“The fact that no murders, rapes or arsons were reported to law enforcement in 2011 helps make Rockville Centre a place your family will feel safe in,” Safewise wrote in the report. “It’s also the place to move if you’re looking for a community that prioritizes volunteerism… Rockville Centre serves as another example of how a strong bond between citizens and government helps create a safe environment where every family can flourish.”
“As a Department we have always worked hard to keep our great Village safe,” stated Police Commissioner Charles A. Gennario. “This report is a validation of the Department’s hard work and speaks volumes of our professional police officers.”
