. . . the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, and the many first responders and law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives over the last 22 years as a result of their service on that day and in the months following the attacks. |
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Former Oswego County Sheriff Reuel "Moe" Todd Passes Away |
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From the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unfortunate passing of retired Oswego County Sheriff Reuel “Moe” Todd, who passed away peacefully at his home, with his wife and family by his side.”
Sheriff Todd began his career with the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office in 1974. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1977 and that same year promoted to Criminal Investigator by former Sheriff Ray Chesboro. In 1984 he was appointed by former Sheriff Charles Nellis to the position of Undersheriff, then elected Sheriff in 1999. He served as Sheriff for almost 20 years before retiring in 2018 due to health issues.
The Oswego County Public Safety building was dedicated last year in honor of “Moe,” recognizing his deep ties to the building and the Office of the Sheriff throughout his 44-year career in law enforcement. He was an active member of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, serving as President and as a long-term member of the Executive Committee, including Chairman of the Committee prior to his retirement.
The New York State Sheriffs’ Association extends its sincere sympathies to Sheriff Todd’s wife, Valerie, and family.
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More News from Sheriff's Offices |
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All in a Day’s Work – Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. (pictured left) recently participated in New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's First Responders Summit in Washington DC, serving as a moderator for the Summit's Town Hall and fielding questions for panelists who represented the FBI, DEA, DOJ, ATF and Secret Service.
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Partnering Up – The Albany County Sheriff’s Office hosted its first conference on Targeted Violence and Domestic Terrorism last month.
The conference convened 115 Threat Assessment professionals from 23 counties in New York, including Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter (pictured right), posing with Albany County Sheriff and NYSSA President Craig Apple. Monroe County’s ROCTAC (Rochester Threat Advisory Committee) was one of the first such organizations established in the State.
The Albany County Threat Assessment Coordination Team (AC-TACT) was established in early 2022 with more than 30 community stakeholders from local law enforcement, mental health, human services, education and faith-based groups to address the realism of targeted violence.
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All in 46 Years’ Work – The Oswego County Legislature’s Public Safety Committee recognized Bob Lighthall with a certificate for his 46 years of service and dedication to the County.
He began his career as a Corrections Officer with the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office before becoming a Deputy Sheriff and eventually Undersheriff. He retired in 2011, but returned to service the following year to lead the County’s STOP-DWI Program. For over a decade, Lighthall worked tirelessly to build up that program in the community and raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. Now, Lighthall is “retiring” once again.
Pictured, Committee Chair Marc Greco (left) presents Lighthall (at right) with a Certificate of Recognition, which was accompanied by a standing ovation from the Oswego County Legislature.
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A Career Accomplished – At a recent retirement luncheon, NYSSA General Counsel Thomas Mitchell (left) presents Lisa Zurek with a plaque recognizing her exemplary work as Chief Deputy of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division.
Chief Zurek began her career with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office in 1994 as a Corrections Officer. She was promoted to Sergeant in 2005 and to Lieutenant in 2010. In 2017 Zurek was promoted to Captain, assigned to oversee the administrative responsibilities of the Corrections Division. In 2019 she was promoted to Chief Deputy responsible for command of the entire Corrections Division.
Attendees included Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol, Undersheriff Joseph Lisi and special guest New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, who was in the same restaurant for a different meeting and stopped by to congratulate the Chief. All the best in retirement!
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David A. Sherman (1947 - 2023) |
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David A. Sherman, 75, of Elmira, NY, long-time director of the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute (NYSSI) summer camp, died unexpectedly on August 22, 2023, in the loving company of his family.
Sherman had an amazing 32-year career as a physical education teacher, and for 37 summers he served as NYSSI’s Director of Camp Iroquois at Keuka Lake. His tenure showcased an unwavering dedication to create a positive and impactful experience for the campers. His legacy will forever be woven into the fabric of the camp, enriching the lives of countless children.
Many Sheriff’s Offices noted the invaluable contributions Mr. Sherman made to the camp.
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“Mr. Sherman was deeply dedicated to the camp, providing young children throughout the state with a great experience and life-long memories from their time spent there,” noted Chemung County Sheriff William Schrom (pictured) in a Facebook post. “He was a great friend to many of the Sheriff's Offices throughout the state and I personally had the pleasure of working with him for years in coordinating the attendance of the children from Chemung County. The men and women of the Chemung County Sheriff's Office sincerely thank him for all he did for the many children of not only our county, but also throughout the state.” |
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Yates County Sheriff's Office K-9 Kinni |
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From the Yates County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page: “It is with deep regret that we report the untimely passing of K-9 Kinni.”
Kinni was a faithful K-9 member of the Yates County Sheriff’s Office – involved in many searches, narcotic cases, and handler protection. For 11½ years he had been a partner to Deputy Brandon Jensen, a New York State-certified Trainer and Examiner. Kinni originally joined the Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit through a donation by the Penn Yan Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Last month Kinni participated in a K-9 demonstration at a local school, fell ill in the afternoon and subsequently underwent emergency surgery, but unfortunately died of cardiac arrest during the operation.
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Albany County Sheriff’s Office Receives Court Security and Civil Office Reaccreditation |
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On Top of It All – The Albany County Sheriff’s Office successfully achieved reaccreditation for its Court Security and Civil Divisions during a recognition ceremony at Sheriffs’ Association headquarters in Albany last week. Both reaccreditations are for another five years, to June 2028. Pictured left to right are Civil Division Supervisor Erin Martins, New York State Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe, Albany County Sheriff and NYSSA President Craig Apple and Commander Adam Kerel of the Court Security Division. Ms. Martins and Commander Kerel were recognized with Certificates of Appreciation for their work during the reaccreditation process, and Commander Kerel received a further citation for serving as Reaccreditation Manager.
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Jail Administrators Training Conference | September 25 - 28 |
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Join us at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, NY for the 2023 continuing education training program for Sheriff's Jail Administrators. The Conference is back to a regular schedule, with full training days on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a half day on Thursday. NOTE: Registration is full, but there is a wait list. Further information is available via the link below.
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Law Enforcement Supervisor Training Conference | October 2 - 4 |
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Close on the heels of the Jail Administrators Conference is the 2023 Law Enforcement Supervisors Conference, at the Embassy Suites in downtown Saratoga Springs. Topics to be covered include updates on Legislative activity and the latest from the Division of Criminal Justice Services, as well as case studies of real-world scenarios from law enforcement professionals over the past year. To register, click the link below.
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At the First Annual Oakfield Labor Daze Boxcar Derby, this Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Junior Deputy was driving in style! |
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