Cycle Success – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office broadcast a request for bicycle donations so members of Re-Entry Columbia could use them for traveling to and from work as they rebuild their lives after being released from incarceration. Per the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, “We asked for donations, and Columbia County residents showed up and let us know just how much they care about the success of others. We are . . . busting at the seams with a total of 25 bikes donated in just two days.”
Pictured above from left to right are Columbia County Sheriff Don Krapf, County employee Loren Ultimo and Undersheriff Jacqueline Salvatore.
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Call for Appropriate Funding |
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For Services Rendered – (From left to right) U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco, Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville and Congressman Mike Lawler convened with other law enforcement officers from across the Hudson Valley for a roundtable discussion and press conference on fund reimbursements to local agencies owed from the Federal government “. . . for taking down local crime rings as part of the Westchester DEA’s task force. Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect our communities. It is critical that they receive the funding they are owed as swiftly as possible,” noted Representative Lawler.
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A Sweet Meeting – From Chemung County Sheriff William Schrom (pictured): “I’d like to thank Fassett Elementary School for the invite to Donuts with Dudes. Several members of the Sheriff’s Office and the Elmira Police Department participated in the event and had a great time interacting with the students. I was partnered up with Alex who showed me the variety of activities he, and the other students, do on their tablets to help them learn. A great event and a lot of fun!”
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Scenes from a Busy Summer |
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Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and related law enforcement personnel took time out of their busy schedules to conference with professional colleagues and sharpen their skills at a number of meetings, chronicled below. |
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NYSSA Undersheriffs' Training Conference |
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Held in Saratoga Springs last month,conference topics included “Responding to FOIL Requests,” “Endangered Missing Children: Community Consequences and Data-driven Response,” and “GTSC Update: Grants and Program Assistance.”
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A Warm Welcome – Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo (pictured) addresses Undersheriffs during the Conference.
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All Ears – Delaware County Undersheriff Kim Smith (right) and Oneida County Undersheriff Joseph Lisi listen attentively to a presenter.
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Family Matters – Attorney Elaine Gold provides updates during her “Review of Labor Law Issues,” covering General Municipal Law Section 207-c, employee discipline and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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The Need to Know – Attorney Mike Ranalli (left), Program Manager for Lexipol and former Chief of the Glenville, NY Police Department, provides case and statutory analyses during his presentation, “New and Updated Issues for Law Enforcement.”
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National Sheriffs' Association Summer Meeting |
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For Many Services Rendered – Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike (pictured, right) was recognized with the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) President’s Award during its Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan late last month.
“I was humbled, honored, and surprised to receive this award,” said Sheriff Spike. “It is amazing the contacts I have had over the years and impacts on the other sheriffs around the country. It is an honor to belong to this professional organization of Sheriffs across the United States.”
The award was presented by St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne of Louisiana (left), NSA President, and Jonathan Thompson, NSA Executive Director.
Congratulations, Sheriff Spike!
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NYSSA Sheriffs' Summer Training Conference, Summer Camp Visit |
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The Summer Conference in Penn Yan wrapped up last week. Thirty-five Sheriffs were in attendance, taking part in a balanced agenda of programs and social events that also included a visit to the Sheriffs’ Institute Camp on Keuka Lake.
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Expert Discussion – Paul Ciminelli, Esq. (at podium), Counsel to the Monroe County Sheriff and Deputy Eric Perkins, Monroe County Sheriff’s Firearms Investigation Unit Coordinator, present “Current Issues in the Implementation of Recent Gun Law Changes.”
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A Tough Topic – Adam Dean (at podium), Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Operations at the Division of Criminal Justice Services, leads a “Summary Overview of the New York State Clean Slate Act.”
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Goodbye, but not Farewell – The conference venue was in Yates County, so Sheriff Ron Spike served as host. Sheriff Spike was duly honored for his years of service at this, his last Summer Conference.
Seated at left is Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple, current President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.
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An Impressive Lineup of Law Enforcement – Sheriffs and their families took a break from professional development sessions to tour the Sheriffs’ Institute Camp on Keuka Lake.
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All Ears, Part Two – Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond (left) and Greene County Sheriff Pete Kusminsky listen to campers and staff as they detail a typical day on the lake.
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On Board – From left to right, Sheriffs’ Institute Executive Director Chris O’Brien, Steuben County Sheriff James Allard, Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter, Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike and Chenango County Sheriff Ernest Cutting. Sheriff Spike serves as Chair of the Institute’s Board of Directors, with Sheriff Allard as Secretary and Sheriff Baxter a member of the Board. Sheriff Cutting is Chairman of the Institute’s Victim Services Advisory Board.
While Sheriffs statewide know about the good work done at Camp, a local TV station recently aired a feature story, speaking with Sheriffs and showing the fun and learning experienced by campers. Several Sheriff’s Offices included a link to the story on their Facebook pages. You can view it here.
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Former Warren County Sheriff Larry Cleveland |
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Former Warren County Sheriff Larry Cleveland (pictured) passed away earlier this month. Sheriff Cleveland had a long career in law enforcement starting in 1976 at the Lake George Police Department, after which he transferred to the Queensbury Police Department. When that Department was dissolved in 1982, he joined the Warren County Sheriff's Office where he held the successive ranks of Patrol Deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, Major, Undersheriff (appointed by Sheriff Fred Lamy), and finally Sheriff in 1999. He served two terms and retired from the office in 2007. Sheriff Cleveland was an active member and supporter of the Sheriff's Association both as Undersheriff and Sheriff.
The New York State Sheriffs’ Association extends its sincere condolences to Sheriff Cleveland’s family.
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Basic School for the SRO — Ulster | August 21 - 25 |
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The New York State Sheriffs’ Association's Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS), in conjunction with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, announces the next "Basic School for the SRO” course in Ulster County. This MPTC Certified course will equip an officer with the necessary knowledge on how to navigate the difficult task of policing in a school setting.
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K-9s in service on land . . . |
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From the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page: “K-9 Mac prefers to stay inside and work dispatch on hot days where he has air conditioning.” |
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From the Orange County Sheriff’s Office: “K-9 patrol class #31 from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office took to the water in June. While it looks like just a fun day on the water, these pups practiced boarding and got themselves acclimated to Marine Operations.”
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