40K+
US traffic deaths annually
$171M
NHTSA crash data grants
$65B
Sandy regional damage
100K+
LI homes damaged by Sandy
The Challenge
Public safety on Long Island encompasses multiple interconnected challenges. Traffic fatalities remain stubbornly high despite improvements in vehicle technology. Climate-driven storms pose increasing threats to coastal communities. And effective policing requires building trust between law enforcement and all communities served.
Reform Areas
Road Safety
Reducing traffic deaths through infrastructure improvements, enforcement technology, and Vision Zero strategies.
Learn more →Emergency Preparedness
Strengthening resilience to storms, climate threats, and public health emergencies through planning and investment.
Learn more →Community Policing
Building trust through transparency, accountability, and community-centered approaches to public safety.
Learn more →Data Sources
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program