Learn more about the Corrections Division at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. CORRECTIONS DIVISION The Corrections Division of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office includes the Corrections Administrative Bureau, the Riverhead Correctional Facility, the Yaphank Correctional Facility, and the Special Operations Bureau. The Corrections Division is overseen by the Warden. Correctional Facilities Administrative Bureau Special Operations Human Trafficking Vocational Work Programs Correctional Facilities The Riverhead Correctional Facility has a maximum capacity of 840 inmates. It houses minimum, medium, and maximum security male and female inmates. The facility has linear and podular housing units, a state of the art medical/ dental/ mental health unit, a rehabilitation unit, and a visiting section. The Sheriff's Office Choose Your Path program is housed at the Riverhead Facility. The Yaphank Correctional Facility has a maximum capacity of 976 inmates. It houses minimum, medium, and maximum security male and female inmates. The facility has dormitory and podular housing units, a state of the art medical/ dental/ mental health unit, a medical pod, a rehabilitation unit, and a visiting section. The Sheriff's Addiction Treatment Program (SATP), the Veteran's Pod, the 55+ Pod, and the Choose To Thrive Program for female inmates are all housed at the Yaphank Facility. The Sheriff's Transition and Rehabilitation Team (START) Resource Center can also be found on the grounds of the Yaphank Correctional Facility. Administrative Bureau The Administrative Bureau has two main Sections, the Resource Management Section and the Records and Statistics Section. The Resource Management Section has ten subdivisions. The responsibilities and functions of these units are detailed below. However, in addition to those responsibilities specific to each of these units, the Resource Management Section is charged with acting as a coordinator of all tasks associated with the acquiring, tracking, maintaining, and safeguarding of the Correction Division’s assets, be they staff or inmate related, financial or material. The Resource Management Section ensures that the Division’s acquisitions are completed in the most fiscally prudent and responsible manner possible. These supplemental tasks include, but are not limited to: Each Section of the Correction Division is responsible for developing a budget request that reflects its operational needs for the following year. These budget requests are submitted to the Resource Management Section for compilation and coordination: The Resource Management Section is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and administering a comprehensive set of procedural guidelines for the Division that will ensure the fulfillment of our fiduciary duties related to the safeguarding and expenditure of inmate funds. The Resource Management Section works with the Suffolk County Comptroller to implement recommendations and revised accounting procedures. Coordinate the efforts of all units that have any responsibilities related to the finances and assets of inmates. Ensure that the Correction Division’s actions associated with managing its financial and material assets are consistent with sound business practices and our responsibilities as mandated by the various laws and jurisdictions under which we must operate. The Resource Management Section coordinates and schedules appointments for video conferencing between the Courts, attorneys, and inmates. The Sheriff’s Office works with the Suffolk County Child Support Enforcement Bureau (CSEB) to identify inmates in our custody in arrears on their child support obligations, hold any funds available, and forward to the court upon receipt of an appropriate order. The Resource Management Section’s responsibilities also include the coordination and supervision of the Information Technologies Section. The Asset Management Unit is responsible for coordinating and assembling the yearly operating budgets in preparation for their submittal to the Sheriff’s Office Accounting Section. The Commissary Unit is responsible for distributing items purchased through inmate funds. The Compliance Inspection Unit is responsible for ensuring that the Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facilities comply with all applicable rules and regulations. The Disciplinary Processing Unit investigates allegations of inmate misconduct to determine whether charges of inmate misconduct are substantiated and, if so, to discipline the guilty party by standards set forth to punish misbehavior fairly, impartially, and consistently. The Fire Safety and Inspections Unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire and life safety codes that protect the staff and inmates in the correctional facilities. The Grievance Processing Unit is responsible for the practical, fair, and timely resolution of inmate complaints. The Inmate Accounts Unit is responsible for maintaining prisoner-related bank accounts and their corresponding monthly bank reconciliation. The Integrated Systems Unit provides coordination and resolution of technical support issues associated with the correctional facility software and security system, the video conferencing system, and the drone detection system. The primary responsibility of the Operations and Procedures Unit is the production of and guardianship of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Operations and Procedures Guide. The Operations and Procedures Unit is also responsible for updating and maintaining the inmate handbook containing Correctional Facility rules and regulations detailing acceptable behavior and appropriate discipline for life in the facilities. This Unit maintains pertinent information on all chemicals used and stored within the two facilities and maintains and distributes OSHA related equipment. The Records and Statistics Section consists of three subdivisions. The Section performs numerous duties for the Sheriff’s Office, the vast majority of which concern handling and processing court documents relating to the lawful commitment, discharge, and inmates’ movement to courts and outside agencies. The Records Unit processes all admissions and discharges, coordinates all court and transfer movements with both divisions of the Sheriff’s Office, and reviews and interprets all court documents. The Records Unit is the center of inmate information and is involved in compiling, processing, and disseminating this information throughout our office and outside agencies. The Writ Control Unit tracks and prepares paperwork for the take-out and return of any inmate ordered produced in Suffolk County on a Writ of Habeas Corpus and for Suffolk County inmates court-ordered to other jurisdictions in New York State. This Unit also prepares the paperwork associated with processing State-ready inmates The Document Management Unit is responsible for storing and managing all inactive records generated by the Records and Statistics Section. Special Oper ations Bureau The Special Operations Bureau of the Corrections Division includes the Gangs Unit, Internal Security, SERT (Sheriff's Emergency Response Team), Canin e (K9), Human Trafficking Unit, Corrections Analysts, Task Force Personnel, and the Hostage Negotiati ons Team. Correctional Facilities Adminitrative Bureau Special Opertions Bureau

Learn more about the Freedom of Information Law and how to obtain a FOIL Request with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. FOIL Requests The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. Under FOIL, an agency must make records available for public inspection and copying, except to the extent that records or portions thereof fall within one or more grounds for denial. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: Please complete the form below by completing section 1 online. Upon completion, print the form, sign it, and submit the form to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Freedom of Information Officer at the following address: Attn: Freedom of Information Officer Suffolk County Sheriff's Office 100 Center Dr. Riverhead, NY 11901 PLEASE NOTE: The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office can generally provide incarceration records for men and women who were incarcerated at one of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities only. If you are looking for police reports, accident reports, or 911 transcripts, please contact the Suffolk County Police Department at (631) 862-6000. FOIL Request Form

Aimed for youth ages 14-20, the Explorers Program offers youth an introduction into a career in the criminal justice system. Explorers Program Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Explorers Program The SCSO Explorers Program offers young men and women an introduction into law enforcement or a related career field in the criminal j ustice system. Aimed for youth ages 14-20, our Explorers are taught the importance of higher education, self-discipline, and respect for diversity and human dignity through training, involvement in community service projects, and other Exploring events. To learn more about our Explorers Program or to apply to become an SCSO Explorer, please email Sergeant Patrice Silvestri at patrice.silvestri @suffolkcountyny.gov. Application Car Stop Scenerios Riproduci Video

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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.

The mission of the Annual Executive Leadership Conference is to develop, equip and empower the next generation of leaders. MISSION TO DEVELOP, EQUIP & EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF EXECUTIVE LEADERS. REGISTER NOW! The 2024 Executive Leadership Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, Long Island. Would you like to attend our upcoming Executive Leadership Conference? Fill out the form below to register: I would like to attend a discounted menu lunch at Napper Tandy's. Submit Thank you for your interest in joining us at the 2024 Executive Leadership Conference. You will receive an email with details on the Conference closer to the date. Please note: some county or government agencies may block email correspondence from outside agencies. To ensure you receive correspondence, please add william.blomberg@suffolkcountyny.gov to your email address list. For more information follow us on Instagram by clicking on the icon below.

Learn more about the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Use of Force Policy. Use of Force Policy Law enforcement officers around the country and in New York State are authorized to use reasonable and legitimate force in specific circumstances. Federal constitution and state statutory standards dictate when and how much force can be used. The attached directive is founded in these standards but is not intended to be an exhaustive recitation of state and/or federal legal framework governing use of force. The attached policy is not intended to endorse or prohibit any particular tactic, technique, or method of employing force. To read the directive in its entirety, please click the link below. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us , and someone from our office will reply to you shortly. Suffolk County Sheriff's Office Use of Force Policy

Want to volunteer at one of the Suffolk County Correctional Facilities? Click here to learn more about how to apply. Volunteer The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office welcomes service providers, non-profit agencies, religious leaders, and volunteers. Please fill out the volunteer application below and email i t to Deputy Warden Christopher Black at: Christopher.Black @suffolkcountyny.gov. You can also send it by mail to: The Suffolk County Correction al Facility C/O Deputy Warden Christopher Black 100 Center Drive Riverhead, NY 11901 Volunteer Application

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