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Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office

Suffolk Sheriff offers ‘safe transaction zones’ for online marketplace buyers & sellers

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Suffolk residents buying or selling items through an online marketplace this holiday season can complete their in-person transactions in a safe zone established by Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon.

Bay Shore man facing felony DWI and weapons charges after incident at county jail

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An allegedly drunk driver on the grounds of the Riverhead Correctional Facility was arrested last night for driving while intoxicated and possession of a “ghost gun,” the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office said this morning.

Sheriff’s office honors the memory of three fallen officers with new K9 ‘Reis’

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Yesterday, K9 Reis was formally named for fallen C.O. Andrew Reister and presented with a vest in memory of fallen NYPD Transit Police Det. George Caccavale by the Det. Brian 'Smiles' Simonsen Memorial Foundation, Blue Lives Matter K9 and Capital K9 Association.

Public hearings set this week on county’s police reform plans

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The Suffolk County Legislature will hold two public hearings this week on the draft police reform plans prepared for the county police department and sheriff's office.

Citing community frustration with law enforcement, Suffolk sheriff announces plan for advisory board

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Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. announced yesterday he is forming a Community Advisory Board to give Suffolk residents an opportunity to meet regularly with the sheriff and his staff for topical discussions and feedback.

Sheriff’s Office honors health care workers with parade

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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office yesterday participated in a “Thank You Parade” at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Photos and video

Fallen corrections officers and deputy sheriffs to be honored in memorial service Thursday

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The annual memorial service will honor 71 Suffolk County corrections officers and deputy sheriffs who have died in service since 1887.

Suffolk County Sheriff’s open house and family day will be held Sept. 23

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Celebrate Sheriff’s Week in New York State at the Suffolk Couty sheriff’s annual open house and family day.

Sheriff seeks advisory board volunteers

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The Suffolk County Sheriff's office is seeking volunteers to join the Sheriff's Office Citizen Advisory Board with an eye toward improving communication and collaboration between law enforcement and residents.

Photos: Sheriff’s open house provides fun and learning for kids of all ages

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The event featured safety demonstrations, tours, K-9 demonstrations and a special surprise of dozens of homemade cupcakes donated by Connetquot High School students.
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