Erie County Sheriff's Office Wins NYSSI Award . . . Again |
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Continued Recognition — Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike (left), Chairman of the Board of Directors for the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute (NYSSI), presents the 2023 Innovative Program Award to Erie County Sheriff John Garcia.
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The Erie County Sheriff’s Office was recognized by the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute with the 2023 Innovative Program Award.
This is the second time the Sheriff’s Office has received this top award for the Project Blue program, which was initiated in 2019 in partnership with Peaceprints of Western New York. This comprehensive reentry program focuses on intensive case management, cognitive behavioral therapy programming, court advocacy, discharge planning, housing assistance, and a year of post-release engagement.
“To receive this statewide award is a great accomplishment,” said Sheriff Garcia. “But to win this award twice for the Project Blue program is extraordinary. This honor from the New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute and our peers recognizes the efforts of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and Peaceprints of Western New York to change the lives of those in our custody.”
The United States Bureau of Justice Assistance is evaluating Project Blue as a national best practice that could benefit other correctional facilities across the country.
Since 2014, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office has won this award five times for its programs on Veteran’s Housing (2014), Residential Treatment Unit Program (2016), Integrated High School (2019) and for Project Blue in 2020 and again this year.
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Niagara County Sheriff's Deputy Wins Civil Deputy of the Year |
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Another Stop on the Awards Trail — Niagara County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Cory Diez (center) was honored by the New York State Sheriffs' Institute as Civil Deputy of the Year. He is flanked by Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti (left) and Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike (right), Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Institute. Lt. Diez started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a civilian Dispatcher inside the Communications Center. He assumed command of the Office’s Civil Division in 2011 and performed an operational assessment of the division, working to find efficiencies to further professionalize the unit – improving the expertise, technological capabilities and resources of the Division. Congratulations to Lt. Diez!
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Second Undersheriff on Board at Orange County Sheriff's Office |
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A New Leadership Team — Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta (left) and Undersheriff Wilfredo Garcia (right) welcome new Undersheriff Evelyn Mallard.
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Recently, the Orange County Legislature authorized the position of a second Undersheriff for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The change was requested by Sheriff Paul Arteta, who redesigned the rank structure to include two Undersheriffs. Shortly after the authorization, Sheriff Arteta appointed Evelyn Mallard to Undersheriff. She now joins Undersheriff Wilfredo Garcia, who started his current role in January 2023.
Undersheriff Mallard comes to the Sheriff’s Office with 30 years of law enforcement experience, first with the State Police and then as Superintendent of Corrections for the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office. She is the first female Undersheriff for the County – an appointment that coincides with Women’s History Month.
While they share the same title and responsibilities, Undersheriff Garcia will oversee the operations of the Patrol Division; Undersheriff Mallard will oversee the Corrections Division.
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Herkimer and Oneida County Sheriffs Address Civic Group |
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Partners Against Crime — Herkimer County Sheriff Scott Scherer (left) and Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol (right) were invited to a panel discussion by The Genesis Group, a civic and community organization committed to adaptive leadership solutions in the Mohawk Valley Region. They were joined by District Attorneys from both counties as well as State and Municipal Police representatives to discuss issues including bail reform, safe communities, recruiting and retaining employees, technology and data.
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Sheriffs Honored at Law Enforcement Appreciation Night |
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Who’s Who? — (left photo, from left) Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy, Rensselaer County Sheriff Patrick Russo and Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr show off their personalized jerseys at Law Enforcement Appreciation Night in front of a packed arena prior to an Adirondack Thunder hockey game in Glens Falls.
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Deputies on Ice — A Color Guard takes part in opening ceremonies prior to the game.
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Former Schuyler County Sheriff Mike Maloney |
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Michael J. Maloney (pictured) the longtime Sheriff of Schuyler County and a leader in law enforcement throughout the Southern Tier, died earlier this month.
Maloney was hired as a Deputy at the Schuyler County Sheriff's Office in 1968. By 1971, he was appointed Undersheriff and in August 1973, Maloney was appointed Schuyler County Sheriff. At the time, he was the youngest Sheriff in New York State.
Over a 32-year span leading the Sheriff's Office, Maloney implemented safety programs that were way ahead of their time, including a K-9 Unit and a Stop DWI program in 1983. He established a Drug Awareness Resistance Education program for county students while also creating drug-free school zones near local schools. He retired in December 2005. Schuyler County eventually renamed its jail the Michael J. Maloney Public Safety Building.
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Retired Otsego County Sheriff Don Mundy |
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Former Otsego County Sheriff Donald R. Mundy, Sr. (pictured), who served as Sheriff for the County from 1993 to 2006 died recently.
Prior to his service with the Sheriff’s Office, Mundy was with the New York State Police for 23 years, retiring in 1985. He proudly and honorably served the people of Otsego County for over 40 years.
In 1989, Sheriff Marty Ralph appointed Don as Undersheriff, an office he held until the passing of Sheriff Ralph in 1993, when Mundy ran for and was elected Sheriff. He founded the Otsego County Law Enforcement Academy in 1995, which still trains Law Enforcement Officers throughout the region. Sheriff Mundy was also very active in the New York State Sheriffs' Association, serving in several leadership positions, including President of the Association in 2003.
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Former Onondaga County Undersheriff William Burns |
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William B. Burns (pictured) passed away recently in Syracuse, NY. He attended Le Moyne College for a year before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served in Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division. After being discharged, he joined the New York State Police in 1955, retiring as a senior investigator 22 years later. In 1978, Bill was appointed as Onondaga County Undersheriff by incoming Sheriff John C. Dillon, serving in that capacity until 1994. He also served in the New York State Guard, retiring from the National Guard in 1993 as a Brigadier General. |
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Court Security and Civil Divisions at the Wayne County Sheriff's Office Are Reaccredited |
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Reaccreditations Accomplished — Wayne County Sheriff Robert Milby (right) accepts a plaque from New York State Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe (left) marking the reaccreditation of the Office’s Court Security Division during a meeting of the County Legislature. A second plaque was presented as well in recognition of the Office’s reaccreditation of its Civil Division.
Personnel from both Divisions were presented Certificates of Appreciation for their assistance during the reaccreditation process. Civil Office: Lt. Matthew Ryndock, Sgt. Matthew Carr, Sgt. Brandon Burnett and Senior Account Clerk Julianna Lake. Court Security: Supervisor Daniel Carr and Accreditation Manager Sgt. Richard Morrison.
The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office also maintains accreditation status for its Corrections and Law Enforcement Divisions.
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Another C-PASS Basic Course Wraps Up |
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C-PASS Class — Fresh off the success of its Second Annual Conference in February, the Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS) hosted a Basic Course for School Resource Officers and School Resource Deputies in Saratoga County in late March. Per a recent posting from the Committee: "Thank you to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office as well as the New York State Division for Criminal Justice Services for allowing us to put on another basic class. We hope to continue offering at least 4 to 5 classes a year, so keep your eyes out for another one soon!" Pictured at far right with the class is Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo, whose Office hosted the event.
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Sheriffs Get Their Irish Up . . . |
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Here are some ways Sheriff’s Offices took part in St. Patrick’s Day ceremonies and events earlier this month: |
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No Blarney Here — Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter (right) greets parade goers.
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In Style for the Emerald Isle — Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol with festively bedecked friends (above and below).
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Color Coordinated — The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is in full force at the parade in Syracuse.
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It’s Not St. Patrick’s Day Without . . . — Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office serve seniors at the Town of Wallkill Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Luncheon.
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Wearin’ of the Green — The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard is in formation and ready to step off to the parade route, along with its “Shamrock Rig.”
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Irish Wolfhound for the Day — An Oswego County Sheriff’s K-9, in service at the Oswego St. Patrick’s Day parade, dressed in the spirit of the occasion.
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