Oswego County Public Safety Building Dedicated to Reuel "Moe" Todd
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Forever Enshrined — Former Oswego County Sheriff Reuel “Moe” Todd (seated) is congratulated by
(l – r) NYSSA Executive Director Peter Kehoe, retired Herkimer County Sheriff Chris Farber, Sheriff Todd's wife Valerie, Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton and NYSSA Counsel Tom Mitchell at a ceremony dedicating the County Public Safety Building to Sheriff Todd.
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Retired Oswego County Sheriff Reuel “Moe” Todd was honored recently at a ceremony dedicating the Oswego County Public Safety Building to the Sheriff in recognition of his career and his service to the County.
Todd joined the Sheriff's Office in 1974 and worked his way up the ranks, serving five terms as Sheriff starting in 1999. In 2019, Sheriff Todd retired after more than four decades of service; he was succeeded by current Oswego County Sheriff Don Hilton.
At the ceremony, Sheriff Hilton remarked, “I want to personally thank you for what you’ve done for law enforcement. I know you personally – my career began interviewing with then Undersheriff Todd, and [I want to] thank you for allowing me the career I’ve had. [A]ll these men and women here – hundreds that have gone on to serve our community because of the opportunity that you gave them. Thank you.”
Sheriff Todd, who is doing well despite some physical ailments, was as usual humble in his remarks.
“I just want to say I never thought of corrections, road [or] civil . . . as working for me; they worked with me. And they made me look good, if that’s possible. We hired tremendous people and we’re now high up on the top, and it’s because of the people who worked with me that this is happening. Thank you.”
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Sheriff Maciol Recognized for Highway Safety Work |
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A Driving Force for Highway Safety — Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol (pictured) was presented with the prestigious NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety (GTSC) Chair Award at the 2022 New York State Highway Symposium last month, for his commitment to highway safety and reducing traffic crashes.
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Yates County Sheriff Represents NSA on Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Law Enforcement Advisory Council |
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Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike (pictured) was recently appointed to represent the National Sheriffs’ Association on the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) Law Enforcement Advisory Council.
The Advisory Council is composed of a select group of law enforcement officers, prosecutors and security personnel from around the country with an understanding of the metals theft issue, developing comprehensive programs to address metals theft that includes a multilayered training program to assist law enforcement.
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Health and Wellness Update |
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Earlier this year, the New York State Sheriffs’ Association partnered with FirstNet® – Built with AT&T to develop and share a health and wellness initiative for first responders. This collaborative program – available to all 58 county Sheriff’s Offices in the state – was created with the expertise of mental health and law enforcement groups to help first responders deal with the stress and trauma that are inherent in the profession. Click here for additional information and resources.
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Law Enforcement Supervisors Conference Recap |
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NYSSA’s Annual Law Enforcement Supervisor’s Training Conference was held in Saratoga Springs last month. The three-day program featured sessions on Best Practices for filing and execution of ERPOs, mental health in law enforcement, and investigatory tools in the social media age.
Over 50 law enforcement personnel from 25 counties attended the Conference, which also featured:
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Bob Passonno (right), Assistant Director for Law Enforcement Engagement and Training from the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; |
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Deputy Commissioner Owen McShane from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, discussing new initiatives from the DMV’s Investigative Division; and
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Mike Puckett, DCJS Associate Training Technician, who addressed reforms to the basic firearms course for police officers. |
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K-9 Training and Certification Event in Yates County |
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Institute and Yates County Sheriff’s Office Annual K-9 Working Dog Seminar was held in Yates County last month with 26 K-9 teams obtaining NYS DCJS and North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) certifications in Patrol, Search/Tracking, Narcotics and Explosives detection.
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Sheriff’s Teams from Chemung, Dutchess, Jefferson, Lewis, Niagara, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben and Yates counties participated, as well as Police teams from Bath, Hornell, North Tonawanda, Town of Lewiston, Utica, and Watertown. |
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A New Twist to Protect . . . and to Serve |
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Beans to You — Broome County Sheriff David Harder is shown helping serve up lunch to elderly residents. For more than 20 years, Sheriff Harder has been on the Board of Directors for Serving the Elderly through Project Planning (SEPP), which manages 10 housing units for 500 low-income seniors. Keep dishing it out, Sheriff!
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NYSSA's Operation Safe Child Program in Full Swing |
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The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office staffed an Operation Safe Child booth at WOW (Weekend of Walkill) in September. Pictured, on the right, Deputy Gabrielle LaLima poses with NYSSA Operation Safe Child Program Director James Bowers. They processed nearly 60 Child ID cards for parents and distributed child-safety literature to event goers.
The Operation Safe Child program, which was paused during Covid, is back in full swing with 44 Sheriff’s Offices – and other law enforcement agencies – taking part. Sheriff's Offices that don't yet participate but are interested in adopting the program can contact James Bowers.
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Congressman Goes to Allegany County Jail |
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Challenging Issues — (l to r) U.S. Congressman Joe Sempolinski, Allegany County Sheriff Ricky Whitney and Jail Administrator Christopher Ivers
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Allegany County Sheriff Ricky Whitney welcomed U.S. Congressman Joe Sempolinski to the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office for a discussion and tour of the jail.
"I am grateful to the Sheriff’s Office for our meeting and tour of their jail facilities to learn more about what is affecting our hard-working men and women in law enforcement,” said Sempolinski. “I thank all of our first responders who put their lives on the line daily to ensure law and order. We appreciate all that you do in your mission to protect and serve. Public safety has always been a top priority for me. Unfortunately, because of our current laws that are easy on criminals, every day, we see a rise in crime in our communities.”
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Former Livingston County Undersheriff Daniel Peter Maloney |
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Daniel Peter Maloney, 73 (pictured), passed away last month following an illness.
Dan started his career in law enforcement with the Dansville Police Department, then moved through the ranks at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. He served for a time as Undersheriff to Sheriff John York. After his retirement from the Sheriff's Office, Dan worked for Batavia Downs as head of security at the racetrack and casino.
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National Sheriffs' Association Seeks Nominations for Awards |
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The National Sheriffs’ Association has announced its call for nominations of its 2023 awards that are nationally recognized throughout law enforcement organizations. The deadline to submit nominations is December 16. Here is a list of the awards offered and recent winners, including two from Niagara County who were recognized in 2022 as Law Enforcement Explorer Post Advisors of the Year.
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NYSSA and NSA Conference Dates Announced |
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It may seem far off, but it’s not. Dates for the New York State Sheriffs’ Association and National Sheriffs’ Association winter conferences are closing in fast. Registration links for both events are below. Sign up now. |
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NYSSA 89th Annual Winter Training Conference
January 16 - 29, 2023 | Albany, NY
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National Sheriffs' Association Annual Winter Conference
February 4 - 7, 2023 | Washington, DC
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Erie County Sheriff's Office Earns Jail Division Reaccreditation |
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It Takes a Team – Present at the reaccreditation of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office Jail Management Division are (l – r) Jail Management Division Superintendent Michael Phillips, Chief Christine Green, Sgt. Michael Groves, NYSSA Executive Director Peter Kehoe, Deputy Superintendent of Correctional Health Sandra Amoia, Sheriff John Garcia, Livingston County Sheriff and NYSSA President Thomas Dougherty, Undersheriff William J. Cooley, Correctional Health Nurse Julianne Cotton, Administrative Assistant Amanda Maconaghy, Correctional Health Chief James Balys and Chief Jeffrey Hartman.
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The Erie County Sheriff’s Jail Management Division earned reaccreditation from the New York State Sheriff’s Association (NYSSA).
“Accreditation is the high water mark for law enforcement, and it takes extreme dedication and particular attention to detail to achieve,” said Sheriff John Garcia (pictured). “This reaccreditation shows my office is implementing best practices to achieve these high standards. It also demonstrates that while the staff is forced to work grueling schedules and hours, they have the dedication to maintain or overachieve when meeting the accreditation standards. I am very proud to lead a group like this.”
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It’s autumn. The air is cooler and crisper. And the holidays are fast approaching, led by Halloween, which brings out a fun and spooky spirit throughout the community and welcomes the involvement of those who protect and serve. Sheriffs’ Offices are in full view during this holiday with programs and events. Above, Deputy Tackley of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office poses with new recruits during the Trunk or Treat event in the Hamlet of Bridgeport. Thank you all, Sheriffs, for your commitment and service. |
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