Code Enforcement – The Department's Division of Code Enforcement administers and enforces Town laws, ordinances and regulations in the Town's unincorporated areas.  These laws generally are aimed at keeping the Town's residential and commercial areas clean and safe.  Residents may call the Division to report what they believe to be a violation of the Town Code.  If the condition they report appears to violate the Code, the Division will send out an inspector to investigate the matter.  If the inspector concludes that a violation has been committed, then a notice of violation or an appearance ticket may be issued to the offending property owner, requiring them to appear in court for a judicial proceeding.  Offenders found guilty may be subject to fines or imprisonment.

Parking Enforcement – The Parking Enforcement Unit issues parking tickets to motorists violating the Town's Uniform Traffic Code, which restricts parking on streets and in certain shopping centers in the Town's unincorporated areas.  State Vehicle and Traffic Law violations, other than moving violations, are also enforced.  Town parking tickets are adjudicated and collected by the Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency, located at 16 Cooper Street West in Hempstead, New York.

Marine Enforcement – The Division of Harbor Master and Marine Enforcement coordinates the Harbor Patrol, which enforces the Town's boating and mooring regulations in Manhasset Bay, the waters of Hempstead Harbor south of Bar Beach, and in the eastern waters of Little Neck Bay.  These rules include prohibitions against a boater creating an excessive wake, or traveling more than 5 miles per hour within 300 feet of the shoreline.  The Town's bay constables also operate a pump-out boat to service vessels during the boating season, and monitors VHF Channel 16.

Animal Shelter and Control – The Division of the Animal Shelter is responsible for administering and maintaining the Town's dog shelter, enforcing local and State animal protection, control and licensing laws, and administering Town dog control services.  This Division makes dogs available for adoption and operates from the Town's Animal Shelter.

Emergency Management – Working with the various Town departments and with Federal, State, and County emergency management officials, the Department's Division of Emergency Management coordinates the Town's response to hurricanes, nor'easters, other severe weather conditions, and non-weather related catastrophes (including terrorist attacks).  To guide its activities, the Division has prepared the Town's emergency management plan.  

New Cassel Satellite Office – The Department offers walk-in assistance and referral services to those seeking help with a variety of matters at its Satellite Office in New Cassel.

HOW TO CONTACT US
The Administrative Offices of the Department of Public Safety are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. and may be contacted as follows:

Location of Offices:               
285 Denton Avenue New Hyde Park, New York 11040
Phone Number:                     (516) 739-6695
Fax Number:                         (516) 739-6717