In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced his Praise Our Police (POP) program to local school districts in the 19th Assembly District. This program provided students with an opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation to law enforcement officers. Students created banners, posters and handmade cards that were delivered to law enforcement agencies, including Nassau County police precincts, MTA Police, NYS Troopers, US Customs & Border Protection, Nassau County Sheriffs and Corrections and NYS Court Officers. The following schools participated in Ra's 2023 POP program:

Cornwell Avenue School-West Hempstead
George Washington School-West Hempstead
Polk Street School-Franklin Square
John Street School-Franklin Square
Washington Street School-Franklin Square
New Hyde Park Road School-New Hyde Park
Manor Oaks School-New Hyde Park
Hampton Street School-Mineola
Jackson Avenue School-Mineola
Meadow Drive School-Mineola
Mineola Middle School-Mineola
Mineola High School-Mineola
Willets Road School-East Williston
Rushmore Avenue School-Carle Place
Cherry Lane School-Carle Place
WT Clark Middle School-East Meadow
East Meadow High School-East Meadow

“It’s great to see our local school districts proudly supporting our wonderful men and women in uniform. With all our police officers go through on a daily basis, it's heartwarming to see our children showing support for those who protect us and keep us safe,” said Ra.