Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart released a statement in regard to the police death of George Floyd.

In the statement, Hart says "I, like other members of law enforcement and people throughout the country, am horrified by the unnecessary and tragic death of George Floyd caused by officers from the Minneapolis Police Department."

Hart continues to condemn the actions of the officers involved and says it is unacceptable and we must do better.

Hart emphasized that the Suffolk County Police Department has worked tirelessly to strengthen their relationship with minority communities and says these types of incidents have the ability to lessen the trust they have gained.

"I want Suffolk County residents to know that I condemn this tragic killing and while I am proud of the professionalism of SCPD members, I continue to hold our officers to the highest standards and expect they treat every person with respect," says Hart.