Learn more about the mission and vision of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. Mission Statement The mission of the Sheriff’s Office is to provide the highest quality services to improve community safety, protect life and property, reduce crime, and reduce the fear of crime in Suffolk County, New York. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office shall maintain safe, secure, and orderly correctional facilities and a competent and trained staff committed to ensuring proper care, custody, treatment, supervision, and discipline for all persons committed to the care and custody of the Sheriff. The Sheriff’s Office and its employees, both sworn and professional, pledge to work in partnership with the community, to be responsive to community concerns, and conduct its public services efficiently and effectively, consistent with its legal authority, budgeted resources, and with the highest level of professionalism. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office strives to maintain the highest standards of excellence by utilizing best practices, innovative training methods, and the latest technology to create a safer environment for Suffolk County residents. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office shall maintain crime prevention and inmate rehabilitation as its primary goals while vigorously pursuing those who commit crimes. The Sheriff's Office strives to develop a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves. The following core values shall guide the daily operations of the Sheriff’s Office and assist in ensuring that our employees maintain personal and professional behavior: • Human Life – Above all else, the Sheriff’s Office strives to protect human life. • Integrity and Trust – The Sheriff’s Office values honesty, fairness, respect, and the consistent application of objective standards by its employees. • Pride and Professionalism – The Sheriff’s Office consciously and consistently demonstrates a commitment to the profession. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to becoming the profession’s benchmark through constant attention to self-improvement and the development of optimum agency services focused on quality performance and results. • Community Service – The Sheriff’s Office is committed to public service and improving the quality of life in Suffolk County through community partnerships and mutual accountability. • Problem Solving – The Sheriff’s Office values utilizing a teamwork approach to facilitate individual and group creativity to accomplish substantive long-term solutions to community problems. Dated this 1st day of February 2021

Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Recruitment Event CORRECTIONS CAREER FAIR Join the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office for an informational event where you can connect one-on-one with the men and women of the agency. The event will showcase the various career opportunities available within the Sheriff's Office. July15th, 2025 6:00-8:00PM Yaphank Correctional Facility Line Up Room 200 Suffolk Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980 First Name Last Name Email Sign Me Up Thank you for submitting! You are now registered for the event.

Learn more about the various services the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office offers. FAMILY AND RE-ENTRY RESOURCES This page provides essential resources for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration, as well as their families. Whether you're preparing for re-entry or have already transitioned, you’ll find valuable information on programs, support services, and opportunities to aid in building a stable, fulfilling future. For help or questions, please contact: PreventionandReentry@SuffolkCountyNY.gov . EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS AND CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES MORE HOUSING SUPPORT & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE MORE PARENTING & CHILDCARE SUPPORT MORE EMPLOYMENT & RE-ENTRY SUPPORT MORE EDUCATION & SCHOLARSHIPS MORE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUBSTANCE USE SUPPORT MORE TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE MORE LEGAL AID & ADVOCACY MORE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX TRAFFICKING RESOURCES MORE FAITH-BASED REENTRY RESOURCES MORE UPCOMING EVENTS MORE Printable Resources

Learn more about academy training you will receive when you join the Suffolk County Sheriffs Office as a Deputy Sheriff or Correction Officer. Academy Training CORRECTION OFFICERS Correction Officer Recruit Curriculum Academy Orientation Introduction to Law Enforcement Ethics & Professionalism Professional Communication Effective Communication Tier Role Playing Incident Disciplinary Report Writing Sexual Harassment & Misconduct Personal Awareness Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Operations & Procedures NYS Penal Law & Offenses NYS Criminal Procedure Law Laws of NYS Civil Liabilities & Risk Management Preliminary Investigations Peace Officer Investigations Courtroom Testimony Legal Issues Essential Services Defensive Tactics Initial Firearms Range Inmate Transportation Fingerprint Identification Crime Scene Preservation Social Media Chaplaincy Community & Public Relations Medical Evaluations Rehabilitation Unit Active Threat Security & Supervision Direct Supervision Incident Management Hostage Survival Classifications Persons With Disabilities DWI Awareness Fundamental Crisis Intervention Fair & Impartial Policing Stress Management Officer Wellness Field Training Fire Academy CPR | First Aid | AED | Narcan OSHA | HEPA Language Assistance Program Interagency Cooperation Internal Security & Gang Awareness Office of Professional Standards Human Trafficking Drug Awareness District Court Sheriff's Reform & Reinvention Plan De-escalation Training HALT Training Trauma Informed Training Trauma in Youth in Detention DEPUTY SHERIFFS Deputy Sheriff Recruit Curriculum The Deputy Sheriff's recruit course is ran through the Suffolk County Police Academy and is a 6-month academy with Deputy Sheriff training upon graduation from the academy.

Want to request our Community Relations Unit to come to your next school event? Fill out our request form to get started. Program Request Form To request any of our programs, please fill out the form below. Our Community Relations Unit will contact you within 24-72 hours to confirm receipt of your request and to review the details and to the best of our ability, schedule your event. Please note: Although we will do our best, filling out this form is not a guarantee that we can accommodate your request. For more information or to get in contact with our Community Relations Unit, please contact them by phone at (631) 852-5611 , (631) 852-5636 , or by email at megan.adamo@suffolkcountyny.gov PROGRAM REQUEST FORM Programs Requested (select all that apply for this event): * Wymagane Car Seat Safety Checks CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events) College Internship Program GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) K-9 Demonstration McGruff Anti-Bullying Program (Grades 1-2) Operation Safe Child ID Cards Sandy Hook Promise Say Something (Grades 6-12) Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello (Grades K-5) Medical ID Cards STOPPED Drunk Buggies (students must be 15 years or older) Pet ID Cards Shed the Meds (Drug Take Back Program) Stop the Bleed Training Yellow Dot Program Substance Abuse Awareness Presentation (for students) Substance Abuse Awareness (for school administrators/nurses) Test, Don't Guess (Drug and/or Alcohol Test Kits) Vaping Awareness Presentation (for students grades 6 or older) Building Vulnerability Assessments YES Youth Enlightenment Seminar Jail Tours At-Risk Youth Jail Tours Social Media/ Human Trafficking Presentation Blue Envelope Program Special Request / Other Submit Thank you for requesting one of our presentations. Someone will get back to you within 48 hour business hours. If you need immediate assistance, please contact our Community Relations Unit at (631) 852-5611

Welcome to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Drone Registration Page All drone operators must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines to ensure public safety and responsible drone use. Use the resources below to register your drone and stay up to date with FAA requirements. Why Do I Need to Register My Drone? According to FAA regulations, any unmanned aircraft weighing more than 0.55 pounds (250 grams) must be registered before operating outdoors. This helps ensure that drone operators follow airspace rules and maintain safety in our communities. Failure to register your drone can result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines up to $250,000. Who Needs to Register? You must register your drone if: You are flying for recreational purposes and your drone weighs more than 0.55 pounds. You are using your drone for commercial purposes under Part 107 rules. You are a public safety agency using drones in your operations. For more details, visit the FAA’s Drone Registration FAQs: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/register_drone How to Register Your Drone Follow these simple steps to register your drone with the FAA: Visit the FAA’s DroneZone website: https://faadronezone.faa.gov/ Create an account or log in to your existing account. Register your drone and pay the $5 registration fee. Label your drone with your registration number. Important: Registration is valid for three years, and you must carry proof of registration when operating your drone. FAA Rules for Recreational Flyers If you are flying for fun, make sure you know the rules for recreational flyers: https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers

Learn more about the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Office of Professional Standards (formerly Internal Investigations) here. Transparency, Accountability & Integrity Since taking office in 2018, Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. has made it a priority to enhance the transparency and accountability of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Through innovative new trainings, policies, procedures and incident review protocols, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office has taken tremendous strides to improve operations as well as public confidence. Office of Professional Standards In order to promote professionalism and set a desired standard of excellence in public service, Sheriff Toulon created the Office of Professional Standards within the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Established in August 2022, OPS is responsible for assuring all personnel employed by the Suffolk Cou nty Sheriff’s Office perform their duty and serve the public in a manner that is consistent with the expected level of professionalism and integrity that is necessary to earn and maintain public confidence in the Sheriff’s Office. Office of Professional Standards is staffed by 1 account clerk, 9 investigators, 2 Investigator Sergeants an 1 Investigator Lieutenant. Uniquely situated within the chain of command, OPS answers directly to the Sheriff via the first Undersheriff. This line type organizational structure promotes a direct transfer of unfiltered information directly to the Sheriff. Goals and responsibilities of OPS Encourage and develop positive community relationships through professional and transparent interactions. Address every complaint received in a professional and courteous manner. Conduct all Internal Investigations. Review and evaluate policies and procedures to determine if current, effective and relevant to achieve objectives. Foster an atmosphere of employment that promotes professional public service and supports the Sheriff’s community relations efforts and initiatives. Quality Assurance & Integrity Unit In order to promote the belief that “A positive relationship between la w enforcement and the public they serve, fostered by confidence and trust is essential to effectiveness”, Sheriff Toulon created, staffed and implemented the Quality Assurance and Integrity unit within the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Bureau. Established in January 2020, the mission of the QA&I Unit is to review and evaluate prior incidents involving allegations of employee misconduct, with the intention of identifying factors that contributed to poor decisions and actions that may have resulted in misconduct. One of the overall objectives of the QA&I Unit is to prevent recidivism through proactive monitoring and corrective measures. Goals and responsibilities of the QA & I Unit: Review allegations of unprofessional conduct to identify factors that may have contributed to the complaint. Review allegations of misconduct to identify factors that may have contributed to the behavior. Identify and analyze occurrences of misconduct to identify key contributing factors and/or trends and patterns. Share findings with administrators to develop and implement training and policies to prevent reoccurrence. Recommend corrective measures. HALT Act Policing Statistics Use of Force Policy Corrections Statistics Title VI Program Data Access Police Reform Policy Mental Health Links

Learn more about how to send digital photos to a loved incarcerated at one of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities here. LIAM Safe Send Photos and Letters from Anywhere! The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office has partnered with LIAM Safe to make sending photos and letters to an inmate in the Suffolk County Correctional Facility a breeze! THEN: You take some photos, have them printed at your local pharmacy, pick them up and pay for them, pack them up in an envelope, head to the Post Office, pay postage, and wait for a few days to see if your loved one has received the photos. NOW: You take a photo, click this link or go to SuffolkCountyNY.Liamsafe.com, select the photo, pay and send. Your photo prints out at the correctional facility and is delivered to your loved one THAT DAY! No trips to the Post Office, postage, or packages lost in the mail! LETTERS: Visit SuffolkCountyNY.LiamSafe.com and compose your letter. Make the payment and click send- it's that easy! No more going to the post office or delays in the mail. The letter gets delivered to your loved one THAT DAY! Cost: $1.19 per photo; letters: $0.60 per page. All rules regarding photos in the Correctional Facility apply. Inmates are limited to 15 photos. All extra photos will be placed in the inmate's property. All photos sent to the Correctional Facility are subject to review. No photos pornographic in nature will be delivered to an inmate.

Read the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office monthly Grievance Statistics. Grievance Statistics January 2, 2023 January 9, 2023 January 16, 2023 January 23, 2023 January 30, 2023 February 6, 2023 February 13, 2023 February 20, 2023 February 27, 2023 March 6, 2023 March 13, 2023 March 20, 2023 March 27, 2023 April 3, 2023 April 10, 2023 April 17, 2023 April 24, 2023 May 1, 2023 May 8, 2023 May 15, 2023 May 22, 2023 May 29, 2023 June 5, 2023 June 12, 2023 June 19, 2023 June 26, 2023 July 3, 2023 July 10, 2023 July 17, 2023 July 24, 2023 July 31, 2023 August 7, 2023 August 14, 2023 August 21, 2023 August 28, 2023 September 4, 2023 September 11, 2023 September 18, 2023 September 25, 2023 October 2, 2023 October 9, 2023 October 16, 2023 October 23, 2023 Ocotber 30, 2023 November 6, 2023 November 13, 2023

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Community Advisory Board Suffolk County Sheriff Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. is seeking additional interested Suffolk County residents to join the newly established Law Enforcement Community Advisory Board. This initiative builds on the success of the former Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Community Advisory Board, expanding its scope through collaboration with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and the Suffolk County Police Department. All interested residents must submit letters of inquiry and resumes to be considered for Board Membership. The Law Enforcement Community Advisory Board meets in person at rotating venues across Suffolk County, addressing various topics relevant to law enforcement and community relations. These meetings provide residents an opportunity to engage directly with the Sheriff, his staff, and representatives from partner organizations, serve as a conduit for information to local communities, and offer input on initiatives and policies that strengthen partnerships between law enforcement and the public. Anyone interested in serving on the Board is encouraged to send a letter of inquiry and resume directly to Sheriff Toulon at Suffolk_Sheriff@suffolkcountyny.gov . Letters and resumes are accepted each September. Include in your letter of inquiry: Why do you want to serve on the Community Advisory Board? In what town do you live? - In what community groups are you involved? - Please include your resume and any other relevant information. Prospective members must be Suffolk County residents and 18 and older.

Need directions to any of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Facilities or locations? Get directions here. Locations & Directions Riverhead Correctional Facility 100 Center Drive South Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 852-2200 Directions to the Riverhead Correctional Facility: From the Long Island Expressway traveling east to exit 71. Make a right at the stop sign (heading east) for about 4 miles. Watch for the Correctional Facility on the right. From Sunrise Highway traveling east take exit 61. Follow the signs to County Rd 51- Riverhead. At Route 24 make a left. Go approximately a ¼ mile and watch for the Correctional Facility on the left. Yaphank Correctional Facility 200 Glover Drive Yaphank, NY 11980 (631) 852-2200 Directions to the Yaphank Correctional Facility: Take the Long Island Expressway to exit 67, Yaphank Avenue, and travel south for approximately 1.25 miles. Make a right onto Glover Drive. The Correctional Facility entrance is located at the end of Glover Drive. Civil Enforcement Bureau 360 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980 (631) 852-5600 Directions to the Civil Enforcement Bureau: Take the Long Island Expressway to exit 67, Yaphank Avenue, and travel south for approximately 0.75 miles and the Civil Enforcement Bureau will be on your right.