Suffolk County Police say that 2013 was the safest year ever since the department was formed in 1960. Between 2012 and 2013 there was a 10% drop in overall crime. However, firearm activity spiked.
Suffolk Police call 2013 safest year ever

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Suffolk County Police say that 2013 was the safest year ever since the department was formed in 1960. Between 2012 and 2013 there was a 10% drop in overall crime. However, firearm activity spiked.