Only Three Sheriffs' Races in Upcoming Election |
|
Due to a historical anomaly, there are only three Sheriffs’ races this Fall, when the average number of races in other years is eighteen. In 1984, the Sheriffs’ Association was successful in promoting an amendment to the State Constitution, which allowed the Legislature to change the term of office for Sheriffs and County Clerks from three years to four, thus creating a one-year gap during the conversion from three-year to four-year terms, when there were no Sheriffs’ races. This year’s few races got into this unique cycle when, over the years, a Sheriff left office before the end of the term and a new Sheriff was elected to start a new four-year term. |
|
Genesee County
Sheriff William Sheron, Jr.
|
Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr., is seeking re-election for a second term. He began his career with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in 1977 as an Emergency Services dispatcher and he progressed through the ranks of Deputy Sheriff / Jail, Deputy Sheriff / Road Patrol, Sergeant, Investigator and Chief Deputy of the Road Patrol. In January 1996, he was appointed Undersheriff by then-Sheriff Gary Maha, a position he held until being elected Sheriff in 2016.
“I am honored to serve as the Sheriff of Genesee County and pledge to continue my life’s work of protecting the safety and security of the residents of Genesee County and the men and women of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office,” noted Sheriff Sheron.
Sheriff Sheron faces a challenge from Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Seasonal Deputy David Krzemien.
|
|
Niagara County
Acting-Sheriff Michael Filicetti
|
Niagara County Acting-Sheriff Michael Filicetti is seeking a full four-year term after completing the final year of former Sheriff Jim Voutour's unexpired term.
Acting-Sheriff Filicetti was hired as a Road Patrol Deputy by then-Sheriff Tom Beilein (later of State Commission of Correction fame), who subsequently promoted him to Sergeant and then Captain. The next Sheriff, Jim Voutour, continued to promote Mike up through the ranks, naming him Administrative Captain and then Undersheriff. Both former Sheriffs Beilein and Voutour have announced their strong support for their former employee in his current race.
“I could fill page after page detailing what I learned from these two outstanding leaders and mentors," Filicetti said. "When they spoke, I listened intently. They were, and remain, my role models.”
Acting-Sheriff Filicetti had the backing of the Republican, Democratic, Independence, Conservative and Libertarian parties, but it became a contested race when former Sheriff's Deputy Brian Greer prevailed in the June Democratic Party primary.
|
|
Steuben County
Sheriff James Allard
|
|
It's an uncontested race in Steuben County, where Sheriff James Allard is seeking his second term in office.
Sheriff Allard retired as a Lieutenant from the City of Corning Police Department in 2009 after 21 years of service. He was appointed Steuben County Undersheriff in 2013 by then-Sheriff David Cole. He became Sheriff in 2016 upon Sheriff Cole's retirement.
|
|
Sheriffs Highlight Awareness of Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence |
|
Along with Blue, Sheriff's Offices Statewide Show Their True Colors |
|
Not only do sheriffs provide safety and security to the communities they serve, they also champion causes that impact the lives of thousands of people locally.
October is a time to reflect on the women and men whose lives are shattered by both breast cancer and domestic violence. Below are examples of how two Sheriff's Offices have stood up in support of their citizens. Many other Sheriffs' Offices are taking time, especially during October, to promote awareness within their communities of these two serious issues for society and for the individuals involved.
|
|
The members of the Cortland County Sheriff's Office are once again wearing pink badges during the month of October to show support for all those affected by Breast Cancer. The Sheriff's Office message to the citizens of Cortland County: "May this small gesture serve as a reminder, no matter what darkness you will face, our officers will be there for you and together we will overcome." |
|
The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office is raising awareness of Breast Cancer AND Domestic Violence by displaying a new, "never-before-seen" pink and purple badge. The Sheriff’s Office extended its thanks to Deputy Megan Sotir, who designed the badge as part of a fundraiser for a breast cancer victim.
Officers made a donation to the fundraiser in order to obtain one of the special badges. At the end of the month, the money raised will be donated to someone who is going through a difficult battle with cancer. Deputy Sotir is managing the fundraiser.
|
|
Yates County Officers Honored for Lifesaving Work |
|
Yates County officials honor their own in recognition of lifesaving actions that saved a young child. From left, Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike, County Deputy Sheriff Kyle Rayburn, Penn Yan Police Sergeant Derek Chisom and Penn Yan Police Chief Thomas Dunham.
|
|
|
Yates County Deputy Sheriff Kyle Rayburn and Sergeant Derek Chisom of the Penn Yan Police recently were issued Gold Star Awards by Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike and by the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital Trauma Center. They assisted the victims of an August collision between a motor vehicle and horse and buggy with seven passengers on board.
Deputy Rayburn arrived on the scene to find multiple people and children injured and commenced providing first aid. Sergeant Chisom, off duty at the time, also arrived on the scene and assisted. Among several injuries, the officers observed a 7-year-old girl with a severely lacerated, bleeding leg. They determined that her femoral artery was severed, and, using a tourniquet that Rayburn carried with him, the officers applied it to her leg, thus, literally, saving her “life and limb.”
“Through the training that both officers received," noted Sheriff Spike, "lives were saved, giving critical aid to facilitate safe transport to Strong Hospital for care.” Sheriff Spike says his officers all receive training through “Stop the Bleed,” and are issued two tourniquets to be kept on them at all times for emergencies.
|
|
Williamson Marks 50 Years in Law Enforcement |
|
From 1970 to Today, a Long Life of Service |
|
In the summer of 1970, Stephen Williamson (pictured) signed on with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at the age of 22. Under the leadership of then-Sheriff Levon “Stretch” Telian, Williamson joined the Sheriff's Mounted Patrol Division, which fostered in him a lifelong passion for riding horses. The Sheriff's Mounted Patrol dispersed in the 1980s. Williamson moved on to serve in the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office and eventually joined the Railroad Police. In 2012, then-Undersheriff Craig DuMond undertook to revive the Delaware County Sheriff’s Mounted Division, and he found a ready volunteer in Williamson, who returned to the agency as a Special Deputy.
“He’s been serving almost as long as I’ve been alive,” remarks now-Sheriff DuMond, a longtime friend of Williamson’s. “My life, my career is enriched because of his service. I look up to him.”
“I work every day, seven days a week,” Williamson said, even returning to work just eight days after having a stroke in 2011. “I’ve done it for years.” And Williamson’s 50-year law-enforcement career will continue to grow: today he serves as Constable for the Town of Roxbury.
|
|
Genesee County Sheriff's Office Aces Law-Enforcement Re-accreditation |
|
Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr., announced recently that his Office has successfully completed the re-accreditation audit of its law-enforcement bureau.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office will be officially recognized for its continuing accredited status at the New York State Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council meeting in Albany in December.
“I would like to show special recognition to Deputy Deborah Snyder for her dedication to the reaccreditation of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office," Sheriff Sheron said. "I am extremely proud of the Sheriff’s Office for meeting these strict compliance standards set by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Service and for the professionalism of all the employees of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office."
|
|
Sheriffs and Their Communities |
|
You want fried doughnuts with that? Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol (pictured) mans the counter at Daylight Donuts in New Hartford, NY on National Coffee with a Cop Day. |
|
October 7 was “National Coffee With A Cop Day” and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office came up with a way to participate in the annual event, while still respecting COVID restrictions.
Sheriff Rob Maciol, along with Undersheriff Joe Lisi and Officer Curtis Morgan of the Community Affairs Unit, went to the Daylight Donut shop in New Hartford where they manned the drive thru window for a time. This offered an opportunity for the Sheriff and his staff to participate in the national event and have a quick conversation with doughnut shop patrons, but still remain at a safe distance.
Several years ago Sheriff Maciol was inspired by National Coffee With A Cop Day to institute the Sheriff’s Community Coffee Program, where multiple times a month the Sheriff and Sheriff’s staff have a Sheriff’s Community Coffee event, visiting a coffee shop or restaurant to have coffee and conversation with citizens in the community. Since the pandemic, Sheriff Maciol has had to adopt a new format. Every week a “virtual” community coffee is scheduled, and the Sheriff, coffee in hand, answers questions submitted in advance by citizens of the county. Sheriff Maciol says he enjoys the opportunity to interact virtually with residents, but he is looking forward to getting back out there to do it in person once again. (We understand that Undersheriff Lisi makes lousy coffee and the Sheriff is really looking forward to some good stuff from Dunkin’s or Daylight Donuts).
|
|
Dancing with the Stars Sheriffs
|
|
From the Broome County Sheriff's Office — "Recently, a BBQ fundraiser for was held for The Fuse Dance Center in Binghamton. Thoughtful residents purchased meals for our Deputies on the afternoon shift. Thank you very much and best of luck to these dancers."
|
|
Serving Then . . . And Now |
|
Thirty-eight years ago this month, Jefferson County Deputy Sheriffs Charles Ottman and Claude Williams were photographed on DWI patrol.The work to protect the public continues . . . |
|
New York State Sheriffs' Association | 518-434-9091 | www.nysheriffs.org |
|
|
|
|
|
|
