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February 20, 2026

Police safety lesson engages students at Northeast Elementary School

On Feb. 6, pre-K and kindergarten students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville enjoyed a special visit from the Suffolk County Police Department during a schoolwide assembly. 

Officer Kathy Hawkins of the SCPD visited the district’s youngest learners to introduce them to the role of police officers and other first responders. Through an engaging slideshow presentation, Officer Hawkins explained how police officers, firefighters, and emergency personnel work together to keep students, families, and the community safe. 

Many students proudly wore decorative police crowns as they listened attentively and participated in the presentation. The assembly concluded with an opportunity for students to personally greet Officer Hawkins, thanking her with fist bumps and high fives. The visit provided students with an age-appropriate introduction to police safety while fostering positive relationships between young learners and local law enforcement. 

A group of children pose with two adults in front of a screen.   A group of children and adults pose for a photo in a classroom setting.   A group of children and adults pose together in a classroom setting.   A police officer fist bumps a child in front of a screen displaying images of officers.   A firefighter interacts with a young child, possibly demonstrating a safety lesson.   A person points to images of vehicles on a screen during a presentation.   A young person presents in front of a screen with images and text.   A teacher smiles and interacts with a group of young students in a classroom.    A group of children and adults pose for a photo in a classroom.    A group of children pose with two adults in front of a screen.