Commissioner Sini, More Than 200 SCPD Members Complete #22PushUpChallenge

Event part of national movement to raise suicide awareness among veterans

As a strong show of support for veterans, more than 200 members of the Suffolk County Police Department, including Commissioner Timothy D. Sini, ranking members, recruits and off-duty officers, simultaneously participated in the #22PushUpChallenge, a national movement dedicated to heighten awareness of the high suicide rate, 22 per day, among United States military veterans.

Participants formed the number 22, with an underline, performed 22 pushups on the grass at the track at the Suffolk County Police Academy in Brentwood, NY.

The #22PushUpChallenge is an activity during which participants perform 22 pushups to promote awareness for veteran suicide prevention along with honoring military service members and veterans. The Suffolk County Police department accepted the challenge from the Nassau County Police Department and has now nominated the FBI to participate.

Commissioner Sini

“As a police department that employs many veterans, the Suffolk County Police Department supports and cares deeply about all active and former service members of our nation’s armed forces,” Suffolk County Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said. “Veteran suicide is a national tragedy and we are proud to participate in the #22PushUpChallenge to raise awareness of this critical issue.”