Tell him what you think in the comments.
Stern can propose and vote on laws that affect the Suffolk County Police Department. As a body, the Suffolk County Legislature oversees the police department and can confirm or reject the county executive's choice for police commissioner. The legislature can also hold hearings and subpoena documents and witnesses.
Stern, of Dix Hills, was elected to a fifth term in November. He is an attorney specializing in elder law and estate planning. He graduated from Tulane University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Dear Newsday:
Thank you for your survey. Your upcoming story regarding police misconduct and oversight touches upon serious issues and Newsday should be commended for focusing on them with such intensity. As a result of Newsday's reporting and because public safety is such an important priority, I will be considering whether there is a need for increased oversight, whether public hearings will be helpful and whether a Civilian Review Board is an appropriate method to review complaints of alleged police misconduct. Due to pending litigation, however, I am advised by the Suffolk County attorney it is inappropriate to comment further at this time.
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