64-year-old Nassau County Chief of Patrol Kevin Canavan dies from 9/11-related cancer; served 39 years, received 2024 Theodore Roosevelt Award.

Nassau County's Chief of Patrol, Kevin G. Canavan, passed away at 64 due to cancer linked to his 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. Canavan had served as an officer for 39 years, receiving the 2024 Theodore Roosevelt Award for his unwavering work ethic despite health challenges. The Nassau County Police Department mourns his loss and is yet to release funeral service information.