To honor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a resolution in the Assembly Chamber yesterday and invited schools from the 19th Assembly District to participate in his annual Praise Our Police (POP) program. The initiative encourages students to create thoughtful cards, posters and letters of gratitude for local law enforcement officers.

“Our men and women in law enforcement throughout New York state put their lives on the line for our communities each and every day,” said Ra. “These individuals who step up to do that job have it in their DNA to serve and protect the public; they are the line between disorder and safety.”

“Every year, I have the opportunity to work with a number of my local school districts to make cards and banners for our local law enforcement, and this week we delivered the students’ creative projects to the law enforcement agencies and court officers. It’s a way of having those students recognize the individuals who serve their community. Thank you to all who participated!”

Participating schools included George Washington School (West Hempstead), John Street School (Franklin Square), Mineola Union Free School District, New Hyde Park Road School (New Hyde Park) and Carle Place Union Free School District.

Agencies and departments receiving the students’ messages included officers from the New York State Court, Nassau County Police Department, New York State Police, Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department.