It's Time Again for Sheriffs' Week |
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New York State Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation in honor of Sheriffs’ Week, September 18 – 24, 2022. It’s a time to recognize the significant contributions made by the Office of the Sheriff in county government and in the statewide criminal justice system.
Thank you to all Sheriffs and their staff who work around the clock to protect all citizens and their livelihoods.
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Delaware County Undersheriff is a Woman of Distinction |
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Delaware County Undersheriff Kim Smith (pictured, right) is being honored as a “Woman of Distinction.”
State Senator Peter Oberacker (left in photo) marked Women’s Equality Day by conferring Undersheriff Smith with this recognition.
“Kim Smith is a highly decorated law enforcement officer and a true community leader,” Oberacker noted. “As the first female Undersheriff in Delaware County history, she continues to break new ground.”
The senate’s “Women of Distinction” program was created in 1998 to honor New York women who exemplify personal excellence and serve as role models to all New Yorkers.
Undersheriff Smith began her career as a part-time corrections officer with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 1997. She was promoted to Sergeant in 2018 – the first female to hold the title in Delaware County – and was named Undersheriff by Sheriff Craig DuMond earlier this year.
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Nassau County Sheriff Resigns |
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James Dzurenda (pictured) recently resigned as Sheriff of Nassau County. The Nassau County Executive’s Office noted that Undersheriff Anthony LaRocco will serve as Acting Sheriff.
The Nassau County Sheriff is one of three sheriffs in New York State appointed to the position rather than elected.
Prior to his appointment as Sheriff, he served as Commissioner for the Connecticut Department of Corrections, moving to New York in 2015 to take on the position of First Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Department of Corrections. From there he became Director of Prisons for the State of Nevada for three years.
Sheriff Dzurenda was appointed by former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran in 2020.
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On a recent trip to New York City on Association business, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter (left) stopped by the office of New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda to welcome the recently appointed Sheriff to the ranks. They discussed the many similarities and differences in strategies to keep their communities safe. “We look forward to working together,” noted Sheriff Miranda in a recent post.
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North Country Sheriffs Receive Donation to Institute Camp |
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Law and Thunder — The Adirondack Thunder, an affiliate of the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils, showed its community spirit by hosting Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at their home arena in Glens Falls. The event raised over $11,000. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics NY and The NYS Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp.
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This time . . . it’s even more fun |
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SHERIFFS’ SHOWDOWN 2 is a friendly competition on wheels among New York State Sheriffs. Started as a challenge between Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty and Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, it has grown to 27 Sheriffs from across the state who will be in pursuit for top speed at Watkins Glen International, to raise funds for the New York State Sheriffs' Institute Summer Camp.
Sheriffs are welcome to participate and experience day of fun and camaraderie.
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Onondaga County Makes Significant Donation to Institute Camp |
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Put The Money Where The Heart Is — Pictured during the donation and naming event to recognize contributions by the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office are (l – r) Schuyler County Sheriff Kevin Rumsey, Cortland County Sheriff Mark Helms, Chenango County Sheriff and NYSSA Executive Committee Chair Ernest Cutting, Onondaga County Sheriff Gene Conway, Livingston County Sheriff and NYSSA President Thomas Dougherty, Yates County Sheriff and Institute Board Chair Ron Spike, Broome County Sheriff Dave Harder, Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond and Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard.
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Camp is over for another season, but the support continues . . .
During a recent meeting of NYSSA’s Executive Committee at the Sheriffs’ Institute Camp near Penn Yan, Committee members toured the campgrounds followed by a working lunch at a nearby restaurant.
A notable presentation in support of the camp came in the form of a $25,000 donation from the Onondaga County Sheriff Forfeiture Fund. It was the third generous donation arranged by Sheriff Gene Conway, assuring that generations of kids will benefit from that Office’s dedication to the camp.
In response to this significant support, the Institute announced it would name a camper cabin in honor of former Onondaga County Sheriff John Dillon, who served five terms as Sheriff from January 1978 until his retirement in December 1994. At that time, he was the longest-serving Sheriff in Onondaga County. Sheriff Dillon was also a Past President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.
Sheriff Conway remarked how Sheriff Dillon has been one of his heroes because of the high standards he set while helming the Sheriff’s Office — standards that continue today.
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Allegany County Sheriff's Office Partners with University on New Program |
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The Right Stuff — Members of the Allegany and Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Offices join St. Bonaventure University President Dr. Jeff Gingerich (second from right) at the announcement of their new program partnership. (l – r) Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Craig Plaisted, Undersheriff Scott Cicirello, Sheriff Rick Whitney, Lt. Kevin Morsman, President Gingerich and Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Eric Keller.
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The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with St. Bonaventure University to host a Pre-Employment Corrections Basic Training program this fall.
The program will be the first of a two-phase course that will lead to earning a certificate of completion for a course equivalent to the Basic Course for Correction Officers. The course is open to both sworn corrections officers and Saint Bonaventure students.
New York’s Division of Criminal Justice Services approved the program curriculum earlier this summer. Saint Bonaventure is the only school in the region known to offer such a program.
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. . . and always — Several Sheriffs attended the New York Association of Counties’ Public Safety Committee meeting in Buffalo: (l – r) Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck, Ontario County Sheriff Phil Povero, Yates County Sheriff and NYSAC Committee Chair Ron Spike, Ulster County Sheriff and Committee Vice Chair Juan Figueroa, Orleans County Sheriff Chris Bourke and Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood.
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Columbia County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division |
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The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office recently completed the accreditation process for its Law Enforcement Division through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Pictured (l – r) are DCJS Commissioner Rossana Rosado, Columbia County Sheriff’s Captain Kevin Skype and Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore, Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council Chairman Gregory Austin, Columbia County Sheriff Donald Krapf, F/Sgt. Ian Boehme, Deputy Michael Stelling and Timothy Hutchings, Retired Senior Communications Specialist. Congratulations!
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St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office Civil Division |
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Of Historic Note — (l – r) Taylor McGill, Account Clerk; Nicole Bushaw, Senior Account Clerk; Deputy Kristina Barton; Undersheriff Sean O’Brien; NYSSA Executive Director Peter Kehoe; St. Lawrence County Sheriff Brooks Bigwarfe; Chief Deputy Leighton Filiatrault and Chief Civil Officer Michael MacCue pose with the accreditation plaque.
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St. Lawrence County Sheriff Brooks Bigwarfe was presented with a plaque by NYSSA Executive Director Peter Kehoe attesting to the accreditation of the Office’s Civil Division. Sheriff Bigwarfe and his Office were awarded Civil Division accreditation at a meeting of the St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators this month. The Sheriff’s Office was also presented with a resolution by the Board declaring September 18 – 24 as Sheriffs’ Week in St. Lawrence County.
An added bonus came from St. Lawrence County Historian Nancy LaFaver, who found and presented a copy of the original 1802 Oath of Office for the first County Sheriff, Elijah Tibbetts. Tibbits was appointed that year to serve a one-year term.
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NYSSA Jail Administrators Conference | September 26 – 29 |
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association continuing education training program for Sheriff’s jail administrators is September 26 – 29 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY.
A record number of attendees have registered for this program already. Space is still available for all conference programs, and additional lodging has been arranged at a nearby hotel.
Carrie Hill (pictured), a well-known national expert on corrections legal matters, will present an extensive training session at the conference.
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NYSSA Law Enforcement Supervisors' Conference | Oct. 16 – 18 |
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The annual NYSSA Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Conference is an opportunity for law enforcement professionals from across the state to share their experiences and innovations, and learn from subject matter experts about the policing topics of the day. The conference will take place at the Saratoga Springs Embassy Suites October 16 – 18.
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C-PASS Basic SRO Training in Ontario County | Nov. 14 – 18 |
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The Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS) will present its popular “Basic School for the SRO” in Canandaigua November 14 – 18.
The course is approved by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, which provides SRO certification. C-PASS continues to be a leader in training SROs and SRDs.
Participant requirements: The course is open to Sheriffs and Police Department personnel who have police or peace officer status.
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Give a Howl for National Dog day |
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National Dog Day was marked by many Sheriff’s Offices on their social media pages, along with pictures of their beautiful and hard-working K9s.
We liked this photo best from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office showing K9 Rockie and his handler Deputy Will Andres. Lookin’ good!
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