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

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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.

LIFE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ASK THE MEN & WOMEN OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE First Name Last Name Email Phone Town Thanks for registering! We will see you on Thursday, May 1st. Send Yaphank Correctional Facility 200 Suffolk Ave, Yaphank Thursday, May 1st 6:00-7:00pm

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