LI Students Get Fancy At Suffolk PD's Annual Prom Event

BRENTWOOD, NY — Audrey Hepburn once said, "Life is a party. Dress for it."

Thanks to the annual Suffolk County Police Department Prom Impact event, hundreds of Long Island students are embracing the motto and will be decked out in gowns and tuxes on prom night.

On Saturday, high school students from across the island headed to the Police Academy in Brentwood to pick out a gown or suit to wear on the big night. In addition to evening wear, students were treated to makeup, shoes and accessories "to make their prom an unforgettable experience," according to the police department.

"We had a great time watching the teens walk the runway in their dresses and suits," a Suffolk PD rep said.

The event was coordinated by the SCPD LGBTQ Society, a non-profit organization that supports LGBTQ+ sworn, civilian and retired employees of the Suffolk County Police Department by providing a voice for equality.

The department called the event a "huge success" thanks to private donations and police department volunteers.