Ensures the observation of state and local laws for the protection of life, property and the natural resources in Islip's marine district. Works closely with Suffolk County Marine Police and the U.S. Coast Guard in their law enforcement, and search and rescue missions.

Enforces the Town's laws pertaining to bays, harbors and waterways. Also patrols the Town's beaches and enforce local ordinances, such as for shell fishing.

Responsible for investigating complaints about and enforcing all Town codes relative to private property.

Maintains and services beaches, docks and marinas, oversees Harbormasters Office, issues permits, enforces Town Code regulations with regard to maritime issues, patrols town waterways and works closely with baymen and the boating community.

Responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances, preventing crime, investigating criminal activity, apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects, presenting evidence, regulating traffic, investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community. Also has forensics, harbor/marine units, canine teams, bomb squad and hostage negotiation.

Responsibilities include design, installation and maintenance of street lights, signs, traffic signals and pavement markings on town roads. Makes recommendations on improvement of traffic safety. Compiles studies of road conditions, capacity, speeds and accident history. Reviews site plan and subdivision applications, assesses traffic impact of development and makes recommendations for traffic improvements internal to the sites and at public points of access to town roads.

* Provides emergency services and programs to the community. Fire fighters trained as Peace Officers. Crowd/traffic control in emergencies. Collaboration with Sheriff's Department. Fire Fighters United for Safety Education/FUSE. Fire safety education for all ages. Smoke and CO detector program. Car seat safety education. Health education, accident prevention.

A "one-stop shop" system with access to City of Buffalo services, information, and non-emergency police services. Residents can dial 311 within city limits, 716-851-4890 outside the city, visit the website, or download the BUFF311 App to report service needs, check on the status of previous service requests, or obtain information regarding city programs. A report or request can be sent anonymously through the 311 applications, made via online requests or by calling the office. However, if you choose this option, you will not be able to track the progress online. For this follow-up information, you may contact the Call Center by phone. Your anonymity will always be respected. The following city service categories are covered by the 311-contact center, website, and app: -POLICE: Noise nuisances, ATVs / Dirt Bikes, Loitering, Report a Tip -ANIMALS: Rodents, Licensing, Excessive Barking, Animal Cruelty -FORESTRY: City Tree Trimming, City Tree Removal, City Property Tree Planting -STREETS: Potholes, Street Plowing, Sidewalk Repairs, Traffic Signs -SANITATION: Garbage Tote Issue, Street Sweeping, Missed Weekly Pickup -GRAFFITI: Report Location of Graffiti -HOUSING/INSPECTIONS: Request an Inspection, Report Violations, New/Existing Permit Services -UTILITIES: Streetlights, Sewer Authority, Water Authority