(Sept. 2015) Governor Cuomo proclaimed the week of Sept. 14 to be Sheriff’s Week in New York State. Sheriff’s Week celebrates the significant contributions made by the office of sheriff in county government and in the statewide criminal justice system.
“Governor Cuomo’s proclamation not only recognizes the work of the county sheriffs, but it also recognizes the dedicated and professional work of deputies, corrections officers and civilian employees who work in sheriff’s offices throughout the state,” said Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley. “Our dedicated personnel continue to give beyond what is asked of them daily, much of which goes unnoticed by the public.”
Sheriff’s Week highlights the contributions made by the office of sheriff, the highest-ranking law enforcement office in the county.
In addition to traditional public safety services, such as the maintaining the county correction facility, road patrol, criminal investigation and traffic control, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office patrols our lakes and waterways, snowmobile trails and the Erie Canal trail. The sheriff also takes an active role in STOP DWI initiatives, community crime prevention efforts, victims’ assistance programs, and drug awareness education in our schools.
For more information about this topic or the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, call (315)
366-2318 or visit the Sheriff’s website at: www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/Sheriff