Civil Supervisors, Undersheriffs Training Conferences Recapped |
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association recently completed two of its signature training programs – one for Civil Supervisors and the other for Undersheriffs. Both programs were held in Saratoga, NY. Below is a recap of highlights from both events. |
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Civil Supervisors Conference | June 15 – 17 |
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There to Learn — Over 60 participants attended the three-day conference to hear about the latest trends in such areas as the use of drone technology during an eviction, detecting and investigating complex financial crimes and recent laws passed during the 2021 – 2022 New York State Legislative Session.
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A Necessary Topic – Attorney William Perritt (pictured) from the New York State Office of Court Administration provides details on the new procedures for firearm surrender and seizure in accordance with the Safe Homes and Families Act.
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Breakout and Breakdown – (l to r) Mike Grossi of the Putnam County Sheriff’s office, Jaymes Hurley from the New York State Sheriffs' Institute and Kim Ward, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, lead participants through a number of Civil Scenario Case Studies, resulting in breakout sessions (pictured below) that allowed participants to discuss each case in detail.
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A Hot Topic – Panelists (l – r) William Illecki, Esq., of Illecki & Ostrowski, LLP; Dan Grasso, Esq., of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office; and Scott Morris, Esq., from Tromberg, Morris & Poulin, PLLC answer a question about changes to the Consumer Debt Interest Law and litigation actions, an issue facing all Civil Divisions in their daily routine operations.
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Undersheriffs Conference | June 20 – 22 |
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Never a Dull Topic – Attorney Elayne Gold (at right), from the law firm of Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLC, returns for a discussion with Undersheriffs on Employee Corrective Actions and General Municipal Law updates. “Times have changed,” she explained, noting the increased complexity of handling labor-related issues. “You have to take people as they are.”
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Details, Please – Program Manager Robert Cuttita (pictured left) provided updates on Sheriffs’ Covid Grants for County Jails, followed by Tobi Kirschmann (right), Founder and President of DNAInvestigations, with information on advances in Genetic Genealogy that aid law-enforcement agencies in solving current and cold cases.
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Break Time = Exhibit Time – Attendees gathered in the adjacent exhibit hall to meet with vendors and discuss available products and services. More than 40 Undersheriffs took part in the Conference.
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All-Star Lineup – All three Commissioners from the State’s Commission on Corrections spoke during the SCOC Review. From left to right, Commission Chair and former Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley, Commissioner Yolanda Canty and Commissioner Thomas Loughren, former Chenango County Sheriff and Past President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know – Warren County Undersheriff Terry Comeau (center) consults with the Commissioners during a discussion about Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT).
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Inspirational Outreach – Tony Lowden (pictured), the new Vice President of Reintegration and Community Engagement for ViaPath Technologies, shares his backstory with Undersheriffs, including his work as Reintegration Czar for former President Trump.
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Westchester Commissioner-Sheriff Retires |
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Commissioner-Sheriff Thomas A. Gleason (pictured) of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety retired in early June, capping a 39-year career with the Westchester County Police. He served as both Police Commissioner and Sheriff for almost four years.
Gleason oversaw a department with 301 police officers, 79 civilian employees and a $66 million annual budget. He joined the Department in January 1983 and has served in every division and held every rank in the County Police: police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, inspector, chief inspector and commissioner-sheriff.
He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 200th Session, Quantico, Virginia.
In August 2018 he was promoted to Chief Inspector and subsequently named Commissioner-Sheriff -- the first Department member in more than 25 years to hold the Department’s top post.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve this County. I especially want to thank the County Executive for having the faith and confidence to allow me to cap my law enforcement career by leading our Department these past four years,” Gleason said.
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Raynor Appointed Acting Commissioner in Westchester County |
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer has appointed Terrance Raynor (pictured) Acting Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety. Raynor previously served as the Department’s Deputy Commissioner under then-Commissioner Tom Gleason.
Raynor has an extensive career in law enforcement, starting as a police officer and leading up to Commissioner of the Mount Vernon Police Department, where he served several administrations as Deputy Commissioner and as Acting Commissioner.
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Tompkins County Launches Unarmed-Officer Pilot Program |
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The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office has commenced an unarmed response team with two new Sheriff Clerk positions in the Office as part of an unarmed-officers pilot program.
“This is one of our recommendations that we’ve been working on. We’ve hired two Sheriff Clerks to attempt to handle non-emergency calls for service,” noted Sheriff Derrick Osborne (pictured).
The Sheriff Clerks will respond to calls for non-emergency situations like car accidents involving deer or other animals, traffic issues and complaints, property complaints, vacant property checks, fraud and telephone scams, larceny and theft with no suspects, as well as noise complaints.
The goal of the program is to decrease the number of calls that Deputies have to respond to — something Osborne said has been a challenge over the past few years as staff shortages impact the Sheriff’s Office.
With additional staff handling calls that Sheriff Deputies would otherwise have to do, the Office hopes to free up time for emergency calls, complete investigations and build relationships with community members.
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It's That Time Again — Sheriffs Help Prepare NYSSI Camp |
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In early June, Deputies from several Sheriff’s Offices gathered at Camp Iroquois to prep the facility for this summer’s campers. The weekend weather was conducive to completing many of the required chores. Deputies from Oswego County put in all of the balusters on decks as required by insurance policies and helped the staff move boat docks and set up the fishing and swim docks. Tioga and Ulster Deputies did a number of repairs and also helped the staff with additional projects. A Broome County Deputy worked on the new pontoon boat and also helped the 14 hard-working staff and friends of the Camp.
The Institute looks forward to another successful camp season and thanks all the volunteers who gave their time and talent to help out!
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Tompkins County Sheriff and Undersheriff are FBINA Alum |
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Earlier this month, Tompkins County Undersheriff Jennifer Olin (pictured) graduated from the FBI National Academy (FBINA) in Quantico, Virginia. The 282nd session of the National Academy included women and men from 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Undersheriff Olin is only the second member of the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office to graduate from the FBI National Academy, the first being Sheriff Osborne, a member of FBINA session 231.
There are very few Sheriff's Offices nationally where both the Sheriff and Undersheriff have been selected and successfully graduated from the FBI National Academy. Congratulations to the Sheriff and Undersheriff on this notable accomplishment!
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Orange County Sheriff's Office Receives CALEA Accreditation |
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A Perfect Picture – (l – r) Undersheriff Ken Jones, Sheriff Carl DuBois and Accreditation Program Manager Hector Hernandez flank the framed certificate awarded to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This is the third time the Sheriff’s Office has received this prestigious accreditation.
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Tioga County Sheriff's Office Civil Division Is Reaccredited |
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Proudly Displayed – The Tioga County Civil Division has been reaccredited by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association through January 2027. Kimberly Lombardoni (at left in photo), Civil Manager for the Sheriff’s Office, was presented with the plaque by Sheriff Gary Howard. This is a significant accomplishment which demonstrates the agency's commitment to the maintenance of high standards and the pursuit of excellence in the Civil Office.
Congratulations to Sheriff Howard, Kim and the entire staff of the Civil Office.
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Sheriffs' Annual Summer Training Conference |
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Don’t miss the Sheriffs’ Annual Summer Training Conference, July 17 through 20 at the Thousand Island Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY, Jefferson County.
The room block at the hotel has closed, but room accommodations are still available at our nearby alternate hotel. (NOTE: We may be able to secure a room in the main hotel for one or two more Sheriffs. Call the Association Office if you are interested). Be sure to sign up soon and take advantage of the program sessions, vendor exhibits and informal discussions with Sheriffs and Undersheriffs on the issues facing law enforcement agencies today – and enjoy some sun in the Thousand Islands as well!
July 17 – 20 | Thousand Island Harbor Hotel, Clayton, NY
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With a Moo-Moo Here and a Woof-Woof There |
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June is National Dairy Month, and Montgomery County Sheriff Jeff Smith took the time in a Facebook post to recognize and “honor the resilience and toughness of our dairy farmers and farm families who have kept their farms going year after year, despite enormous economic, fiscal, and regulatory burdens. One of America's best dairy industries belongs to Montgomery County, New York!”
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Also, in support of National Safe Boating Week in May, K9 Bud of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shows how to be cool and safe during boating season. |
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