File 25 Volume 473 March 26th, 2024 Line-of-Duty Death in Genesee County A Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant died in the line of duty on March 10. Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello (pictured), age 54, was posted to a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs when he died during an incident involving two patrons. The 32-year veteran was escorting two people out of the casino early Sunday morning after a verbal confrontation when they allegedly became combative. According to investigators, Sanfratello was arresting one of the individuals after a struggle when he was then attacked by the second pa ..read more

File 25 Volume 472 March 1st, 2024 Albany County Sheriff’s Office Expands its SHIP Repurposing, Renovating Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple (center) shows Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino (left) and Poughkeepsie Mayor Yvonne Flowers renovated jail space that is now used as temporary housing for the homeless and recently incarcerated. Dutchess County Sheriff Kirk Imperati was also among the visitors, as they look into creating a similar program. Click here to read full article ..read more

File 25 Volume 471 February 9th, 2024 NYSSA and NSA Wrap Up their Winter Conference The New York State Sheriffs’ Association held its 90th Annual Winter Training Conference in Albany last month, followed soon after by the National Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference in Washington, DC. Below are highlights from both events. New York State Sheriffs’ Association Winter Training Conference Presenters: Speakers included representatives from the New York State Commission of Corrections, the Division of Criminal Justice Services and the League of Women Voters. Click here to read full article. &nb ..read more

File 25 Volume 470 January 11th, 2024 New Sheriffs Take the Reins On January 1, 2024, four new Sheriffs and Undersheriffs began their public service across the state, taking over the reins from predecessors with long-standing careers in law enforcement who decided to step down from their Offices. —— Rensselaer County —— Kyle Bourgault (pictured, left) succeeded Rensselaer County Sheriff Patrick Russo. Sheriff Bourgault is a 16-year veteran of the Office and most recently served as an Administrative Sergeant who handled pistol permits and acted as the Agency’s Public Information Officer. He is ..read more

File 25 Volume 469 December 28th, 2023 Once again, Sheriff’s Offices have gone beyond the call of duty so citizens in need can enjoy the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Following are examples of their generosity   Sheriffs Rise and Shine to Serve Their Communities Well stuffed — From the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Craig Apple: We pulled it off, with 2,185 Thanksgiving meals out the door! When it comes to logistics my staff rules! Thank you to everyone who assisted – all the volunteer drivers and my staff who delivered all those meals, which consisted o ..read more

File 25 Volume 468 December 14th, 2023 Four Sheriffs Stand Down After Decades of Service At the end of this month, four Sheriffs will step down from their careers after more than 150 years of combined service in law enforcement. The New York State Sheriffs’ Association offers its congratulations and best wishes on their new endeavors. Rensselaer County Sheriff Patrick A. Russo A Troy, NY native, Sheriff Russo served for 28 years with the Troy Police Department, where he advanced from uniformed officer to Detective Sergeant and to head of the Narcotics Bureau, a position he held for eight year ..read more

File 25 Volume 46 $50 Million in Funding for Sheriff’s Offices Available from NYS Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $50 million grant program, specifically aimed at providing technology improvements to law enforcement agencies across New York State. The funding will allow police departments and Sheriff’s Offices located in communities outside of New York City to purchase new technology and equipment that will modernize operations and more effectively solve and prevent crimes. The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will administer the funding. Indications are DCJS is open to fun ..read more

File 25 Volume 466 Never Forget… . . . the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on U.S. soil, and the many first responders and law enforcement personnel who have lost their lives over the last 22 years as a result of their service on that day and in the months following the attacks Click here to read the full article ..read more

File 25, Volume 465 August 18, 2023 Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp Enjoys Another Great Year It’s hard to believe, but camp season is nearly over. Check out the goodbyes to campers from staff as another week – and now another year – of fun at Camp Iroquois ends. Click here to read the full article ..read more

FILE 25, VOLUME 464 July 28, 2023 Cycle Success – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office broadcast a request for bicycle donations so members of Re-Entry Columbia could use them for traveling to and from work as they rebuild their lives after being released from incarceration. Per the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, “We asked for donations, and Columbia County residents showed up and let us know just how much they care about the success of others. We are . . . busting at the seams with a total of 25 bikes donated in just two days.” Pictured above from left to right are Columbia County Sheriff D ..read more