Hundreds Attend Pro-Police Rally In Nassau

EAST MEADOW, NY — Despite soaring temperatures, hundreds of people attended a pro-police rally in Nassau's Eisenhower Park on Saturday, coming out in droves to show their support for law enforcement.

The event was attended by both the Nassau and Suffolk county Police Benevolent Associations. Singer Ted Nugent was originally scheduled to perform, but backed out of the event. Many unions and politicians had threatened not to come if Nugent, who has history of making offensive comments.

Many local politicians spoke at the event, as well as family members of police officers.

Newsday reported that there was a small counter-protest of Black Lives Matter protesters, who were confined to a free-speech area. One of the counter-protesters was arrested, according to Newsday.