Tell him what you think in the comments.
Horsley 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.
Horsley was the legislature's presiding officer until earlier this month and has served on the body's Public Safety Committee, which is charged with police oversight. He lives in Babylon Village, was elected to the legislature in 2005 and is leaving office in January. Before joining the legislature, he served as a Babylon town councilman from 1999 to 2005.
Dear Newsday:
Thank you for contacting me regarding 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 I take public safety very seriously, 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 police misconduct.
However, given pending litigation, I have been advised by the county attorney that it would be inappropriate to comment furhter or to otherwise respond to your survey at this time.
Presiding Officer Wayne R. Horsley
Suffolk County Legislature
What do you think?