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Dems seek FBI review of Nassau crime data

A Nassau police car outside the Sixth Precinct.

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | A Nassau police car outside the Sixth Precinct. (Oct. 10, 2011)

A Democratic Nassau County legislator has asked the FBI to audit police department crime statistics, which he contends were manipulated to support a precinct consolidation plan that discriminates against minorities.

CarriƩ Solages (D-Elmont) announced Thursday that he sent a letter to the FBI on Monday. Backing the request at the Elmont news conference were Legis. David Denenberg (D-Merrick)...

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