The executive board of the NIOA has learned that a member of the Suffolk County Police Department in Yaphank, NY has recently suffered a line of duty death. We offer our sympathies and well-wishes to the entire department and to the family of this dedicated officer.
Police Officer Glen Ciano was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated operator. The incident happened February 22, 2009.
Officer Ciano was responding to assist a fellow officer who had stopped a vehicle with stolen license plates. His patrol car was struck by a vehicle making a left turn onto Commack Road from Vanderbilt Parkway. The force of the collision sent the patrol car off the road and into a utility pole. The patrol car burst into flames, killing Officer Ciano.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and it was determined that he had been operating his vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Police Officer Ciano had served with the Suffolk County Police Department for 22 years and is survived by his wife and two children. He was assigned to the 2nd Precinct. Officer Ciano was 45 years old.
You may send your condolences to:
Suffolk County Police Department
John Barry Police Headquarters
30 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, NY 11980
Phone: (631) 852-6000
Note: Bob Bowden, NIOA Past President, is the PIO for Suffolk County PD.