Don't forget to mark your calendars for the next two upcoming in-person programs: |
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Sheriffs' Annual Training Conference
September 14-16, 2020
Embassy Suites
86 Congress Street
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Law Enforcement Summit -
Joint Meeting of New York’s Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police
October 28-29, 2020
Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center
48 Canada Street | Lake George, NY
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Senator Gallivan Introduces Anti-Doxing Legislation |
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News sources report that hackers have targeted more than twenty police departments and law-enforcement organizations across the country, releasing information that could jeopardize the safety of tens of thousands of officers. The practice, known as doxing, reveals such personal information as names, email addresses and job titles.
“To target or share private information about a police officer simply because of their profession is especially disturbing,” said New York State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R) (pictured). Gallivan introduced a bill that would criminalize the doxing of police officers in New York.
“As a former New York State Trooper and twice-elected county sheriff [of Erie County], I am dismayed by what we have seen over the past several months. The unwarranted attacks on law-enforcement officers across the country should be a concern of all law-abiding citizens. We have to do more to protect our police officers at every level if we expect them to protect our communities and our citizens.”
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NYSSA Civil School Goes Digital |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations to revise the way professional instruction is provided to their members, instruction that normally was done in person. NYSSA is no exception. Earlier this year, instructors discussed how best to present a Phase 1 Civil School for Deputy Sheriffs and administrative personnel. The instructors decided it was not feasible to plan for an in-person school until 2021.
Working closely with presenters, NYSSA has created a digital Civil School that attendees can access from their homes and offices.
“This was done to ensure the safety of our members and address the need for continuing professional development of our members,” said Thomas Mitchell, NYSSA Counsel, who oversees the Civil School program.
Instructors reviewed the range of subjects typically presented at the Civil School and the technical resources available to support online instruction.
“We looked at the subject matter, materials and methods of instruction to develop best practices that will accommodate attendees’ needs,” added Mitchell.
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Suffolk Correction Lieutenant Retires After a 43-Year Career |
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Lieutenant William Berry, center, with his wife Gilda and Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. |
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After spending most of his career behind bars, Correction Lieutenant William M.G. Berry is a free man.
Lieutenant Berry retired earlier this year. The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office honored the Lieutenant with a walk-out ceremony, recognizing his more than four-decade career in law enforcement.
Berry became a correction officer in 1975 and worked for six administrations: Sheriff John Finnerty, Sheriff Eugene Dooley, Sheriff Patrick Mahoney, Sheriff Alfred Tisch, Sheriff Vincent DeMarco and Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr.
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A New Schoharie County Jail Prepares to Open |
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In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene devastated large areas of the Northeast. One of the hardest hit locations was the Schoharie Valley and its eponymous village. There was widespread destruction to private and public property including the Schoharie County Jail, so destroyed beyond repair that inmates had to be boarded in neighboring county facilities.
Nearly a decade later, the County will resume housing its prisoners in a new facility and at a new location.
"We are looking forward to getting our inmates back," says Schoharie County Sheriff Ronald Stevens (pictured). "[T] hey are citizens of the county. . . . [W]e can . . . give them the attention they need to become good citizens."
The Sheriff's Office faced numerous challenges building a new jail that included siting issues and FEMA funding, as well as managing operational and financial logistics with their inmates in other jails. Construction began in 2018 and was finished late last year. Sheriff Stevens said the final hurdle was to ensure the building's heating and air conditioning system met new state requirements for air filtering, which were adopted this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Long-time Chemung County Jail Administrator John Hamula Dies |
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John F. Hamula, 62 (pictured) passed away recently at his home.
John was a long-time employee and administrator at the Chemung County Jail with a career spanning 37 years of service. He was a regular participant at NYSSA jail conferences and other meetings regarding jail matters. John was always helpful and eager to work with NYSSA staff and his fellow jail administrators and supervisors. He retired in June 2019 as the jail's Chief Administrative Officer.
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Rounding Out the File . . . |
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Building Bridges and Making Connections |
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Niagara County Sheriff Michael Filicetti (standing, left) and Niagara Falls Police Superintendent Thomas Licata chat with youth in the Building Bridges Program. The summer program - which ended in August - was a collaborative effort with the Niagara Falls Police Department and Niagara County Sheriff's Office to foster relationships with area law-enforcement officers and youth between the ages of 8 and 12. They visited such local attractions as Niagara Falls Cave of the Winds, the Aquarium of Niagara and Confer Plastics, having positive interactions with local police officers and Deputy Sheriffs. |
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Building Bridges Program open skate day at Niagara University's Dwyer Arena |
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A New Sign from an Old Source for the Montgomery County
Sheriff's Office
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More than 50 years ago, Montgomery County citizens and visitors identified the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office by its iconic neon sign, which dates from the late 1960s / early 1970s.
When the office and jail moved from its former location on Park Street in Fonda, the sign was shelved. It was recently pulled out of moth balls and refurbished. Montgomery County DPW rehung the sign at the entrance of the current facility. It represents a piece of history and honors earlier law-enforcement officers and personnel who served in the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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Don't Forget! NYSSA Limited-edition Remington Rifles Are Still Available |
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Last year, the Association collaborated with the world-renowned firearms manufacturer Remington Arms of Ilion, New York, to produce two limited-edition rifle models exclusively for New York Sheriffs and staff and other friends of the Sheriffs' Association.
The two Model 700 Thin Blue Line Editions of the 308 Winchester - one in unique curly maple and one in American black walnut - are beautifully designed. Each stock is engraved with the NYSSA seal, and thin blue line accents are included at the fore end, grip cap and butt of the stock.
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A small number of these special rifles remain from the production run. Remington is offering them at a substantial discount over the original price.
American Black Walnut - $700.00
Curly Maple - $800.00
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To make a purchase, contact:
Angela R. Haynes
Sr. Law Enforcement Sales Analyst
Remington Arms Company, LLC
870 Remington Drive
Madison, NC 27025
336-548-8887 | 336-501-0485
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"Gun Arrived!!!! Beauty" Yates County Sheriff Ronald Spike |
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New York State Sheriffs' Association | 518-434-9091 | www.nysheriffs.org |
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