Police officer of the year

Police officers from across the East End were honored at the Southampton Kiwanis 54th Police Officer of the Year banquet in Riverhead Friday night. Photo gallery.

In his three years with the department, Neknez has consistently been at the top in arrests, summonses and DWI enforcement, Riverhead Police Capt. Richard Smith said, but it was the officer's attitude, professionalism and character that made him stand out.

Riverhead Police Officer Sean Mackie was honored as police officer of the year by the Riverhead Police Benevolent Association Saturday night at its annual...