The Garden City Special Police often goes unnoticed. You may have seen us at work and have not even realized it was the Special Police. The Garden City Special Police are volunteers; residents just like you who choose to give of their free time and energy to help maintain the quality of life in Garden City. Our commitment to excellence and dedication to community police service help gives our community a higher level of safety and security to its residents. We are the extra eyes and ears, supplementing our full time Police Department. The presence of the Special Police, in uniform, on pattol in marked police units has proven to reduce vandalism and other crimes in the community. The Special Police officers are responsible for crowd contol at parades, traffic contol at fairs, and assisting pedestrians at crossings.

Our responsibile duties include: Sunday crossings at St. Anne Church, Christmas Tree Lighting, St. Patrick';s Day Parade, Easter Parade, Turkey Trot and the Memorial Day Parade. Not to mention the various other special events & sporting activities that take place in the village throughout the year. An extra patrol car on the street helps deter crime and facilitates a quick regular police response when suspicious behavior is observed.

Because members work on a volunteer basis, finding candidates has become increasingly more difficult. Recruitment however is ongoing and the department offers those interested, the self-satisfaction of knowing that they are not only serving their community but also self-satisfaction of knowing that they are not only serving their community but also helping their friends and neighbors maintain a very special quality of life.

We are always looking for those "Special" men and women, at least 21 years of age or older and a village resident. Remember there is nothing quite as satisfying as giving a little back to the community that provides for us and our children so very much.

Those interested in joining or have any questions about the "Special Police" please leave a detailed message at our Headquarters by calling 516-742-9603, or you may contact Lieutenant Steve Browand directly at 516-242-4001.