A major security coordination meeting was held Thursday morning as Achiezer brought together senior law enforcement officials, Rabbanim and community leaders from the greater Five Towns area ahead of the Yomim Noraim.

The meeting focused on strengthening communication and coordination between the NYPD and Nassau County Police Department, particularly because the Jewish community spans the New York City–Nassau County border. While the two areas fall under different police jurisdictions, residents, shuls, yeshivos and community organizations frequently operate across the border.

The NYPD was represented by Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs Fred Kreizman, along with senior officers from Patrol Borough Queens South and the 100th and 101st Precincts. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch had planned to attend but was unable to do so because of another timely urgent matter that had come up.

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder led the department’s delegation, joined by Fourth Precinct Commanding Officer Matt Schiller and members of the department’s POP team.

Representatives of RL Hatzalah, RNSP units, Rabbanim and other community organizations also participated.

The gathering included security briefings from both police departments. Commissioner Ryder provided an intelligence update, though details were kept private because of the sensitive information discussed. He also reviewed security technology and measures being utilized throughout the Five Towns.

Kreizman outlined the NYPD’s preparations for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, including increased attention to shuls, yeshivos and other locations expected to draw large crowds. Officers from the 100th and 101st Precincts also discussed local patrols, deployment plans and security concerns affecting the Rockaways.

Nassau County officials addressed preparations for the Five Towns, where more than 80 shuls and a large Jewish population create unique security challenges during the Yomim Tovim, particularly with thousands of people walking to and from shul.

Rav Mordechai Kamenetzky, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Shore, opened the meeting by emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong relationships between the community and law enforcement.

Rabbanim and community representatives were also given the opportunity to raise specific concerns directly with police leadership.

We thank Achiezer for organizing this important briefing, as well as our local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and Rabbanim for taking time from their busy schedules to help ensure the safety and security of our community.

We hope and daven that we will be zoche to a safe and peaceful Yom Tov, and to a beautiful and successful year ahead.