On Monday, New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr., to unveil a Bronx Mobile Command Vehicle for the Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP). Procured with $205,000 in funding from Salamanca, the truck complements NYC Parks’ existing emergency management infrastructure and enhances PEP’s ability to coordinate during emergencies and special operations.
“The safety of our park patrons is our number one priority, and our dedicated Parks Enforcement Patrol deserves the very best equipment possible to support this mission,” said Donoghue. “I thank Council Member Salamanca for allocating the funding to purchase this truck, and I thank our wonderful PEP staff for keeping visitors to our Bronx parks safe year-round.”
The new Bronx Mobile Command Vehicle will provide support for PEP staff during extended operations, such as special task force operations and details. The truck will also serve as a coordination point for the Emergency Management Unit and will support emergency management operations in the Bronx. Equipped with radios, computer work stations and phones, the truck will allow central communications dispatchers to stay in constant contact with staff.
“As the city’s greenest borough, Bronxites lacking yards have used the New York City parks system as a retreat from the dense neighborhoods they reside in,” said Salamanca. “With a record number of Bronxites utilizing public green spaces in the post-COVID era, it is important NYC Parks has the necessary infrastructure to maintain clean and safe parklands. As such, I have allocated $676,000 in capital funding for various additions to the Parks fleet since taking office, including $205,000 in funding for the state-of-the-art mobile command station unveiled today. Thanks to the new mobile command station, Bronxites will feel an extra sense of security as they visit our beautiful South Bronx parks.”
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