The Suffolk County Police Department is urging all Suffolk County residents to not use fireworks this Fourth of July and to instead celebrate our nation's birth by attending only those fireworks displays conducted by professionals.

Fireworks may appear fun and harmless, but THEY ARE ILLEGAL and unfortunately all too often they cause serious injury or fires. Be on the right side of the law and attend a public fireworks display. This will help make it a safe and enjoyable Independence Day for you, your loved ones, and your neighbors.

Additionally, improperly stored fireworks pose a significant danger to life and property.

Please review the short video below to see the dangers of improperly stored fireworks.

If you are aware of someone selling fireworks in your community, please let us know. By working together we can make communities in Suffolk County safer.

Tips or information can be anonymously submitted in a number of ways, and rewards of up to $5000.00 may be available!

By Telephone: Dial 1-800-220-TIPS to anonymously submit tips.

By Text Message: Text tips anonymously by texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637).

By Email: Visit www.tipsubmit.com for anonymous tip submissions.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential. Crimes in progress should be immediately reported by dialing “911” and suspicious activity should be immediately reported by dialing 852-COPS (2677).