State Senator Iwen Chu Honored by 62nd Precinct and Community Council for Her Commitment and Contribution to Public Safety

(Brooklyn, NY) On August 13, State Senator Iwen Chu attended National Night Out Against Crime events in her district and was recognized with awards from both the 62nd Police Precinct and its Community Council for her contributions to the community, its residents, and the NYPD.

National Night Out Against Crime is an annual community building and outreach event that gives locals a great opportunity to enjoy the community resources and get to know their local law enforcement officers better.

As a longtime Brooklyn resident, Senator Chu has been working alongside 62nd Precinct in various capacities for the past 20 years, assisting individuals and families for their safety and wellbeing. 

“Thank you to the 62nd Precinct and Community Council for the awards! Day in and day out, our officers work closely with our community members to make sure they are safe, and get the help they need,” said State Senator Iwen Chu. “Their contribution is truly appreciated, and I am grateful for their service.” 

"Senator Chu is a champion for the police, and a champion for our community, fighting tirelessly for our safety," said Sonia Valentin, President of the NYPD 62nd Precinct Community Council. "Her efforts and advocacy have made a significant impact on our community, and we are incredibly proud of her." 

According to a recent U.S. News & World Report, Brooklyn is one of the counties seeing significant year-over-year decreases in crime during the first half of 2024, with crime rates in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island combined declining by 3.5%.

On a state level, Senator Chu has been working to strengthen public safety since day one and has made New York a safer place to live and work by passing the common-sense gun legislation, increasing support for victims of hate crimes, and protecting front-line retail and transit workers from assaults. She also proposed a new law to ensure repeat offenders of harassment face stricter penalties for their repeated offenses.