Monroe County Sheriff's Department
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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) provides law enforcement for Monroe County
which is located in Western New York State
. The sheriff's office's constitutional authority is to operate the county jail and provide a civil function. However, as with most counties in N.Y., the MCSO also provides a wide range of police services as well and provides physical and operational security to the courts (City, County, Family and State).
who is elected by the residents of Monroe County and serves a 4-year term. The Sheriff is considered the highest police
official in the county. The second-in-command is the Undersheriff
who is appointed by the Sheriff and is in charge in the Sheriff's absence. The third highest ranking member of the department is the Chief Deputy
.
By New York State Constitution, the Sheriff is the Warden of the county jail. The Jail Bureau is the largest component of the Sheriff's Office, overseeing an inmate population of around 1,400 and operates both a Jail and a Correctional Facility.
The Sheriff's Office operates a large road patrol force which patrols the towns within Monroe County that do not have their own police patrols, although the MCSO has jurisdiction throughout the county. The Sheriff's Office is also responsible for primary police patrols at the Greater Rochester International Airport
as well as the many parks throughout the county. Deputies assigned to the Marine Unit patrol the coastline of Lake Ontario
as well as Irondequoit Bay
. The Police Bureau also features a mounted unit, as well as a traffic enforcement unit. Specialized units consist of Bomb Squad, SWAT, Hostage Recovery, SCUBA, Technical Services (Crime Scene), and K9.
The other major unit of the Police Bureau is the Criminal Investigation Section which investigates all major crimes responded to by Sheriff's deputies as well as assisting other area law enforcement agencies.
The Court Security Bureau provides security at the Hall of Justice as well as at the State Appellate Court building.
In 2011, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office was named the 2011 Public Safety Uniform Award in the County Sheriff's/Police Department category by the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD).
Airport Security Unit
Headquarters
- Training Unit
- Recruitment
- Standards and Compliance
- Property & Evidence
- Fleet
- Historian
- Quartermaster/Procurement
- Records Unit
Monroe County, New York
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 744,344. It is named after James Monroe, fifth President of the United States of America. Its county seat is the city of Rochester....
which is located in Western New York State
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The sheriff's office's constitutional authority is to operate the county jail and provide a civil function. However, as with most counties in N.Y., the MCSO also provides a wide range of police services as well and provides physical and operational security to the courts (City, County, Family and State).
Organization
The MCSO is led by the SheriffSheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
who is elected by the residents of Monroe County and serves a 4-year term. The Sheriff is considered the highest police
Police
The police is a personification of the state designated to put in practice the enforced law, protect property and reduce civil disorder in civilian matters. Their powers include the legitimized use of force...
official in the county. The second-in-command is the Undersheriff
Undersheriff
An Undersheriff is an office derived from ancient British practice and still extant in, among other places, the United Kingdom and the United States, though somewhat different forms.-United States:...
who is appointed by the Sheriff and is in charge in the Sheriff's absence. The third highest ranking member of the department is the Chief Deputy
Chief Deputy
Chief deputy is a rank title used in American law enforcement. The position of chief deputy is primarily found within the office of sheriff throughout the United States. In some smaller agencies, a chief deputy may serve as the senior ranking officer below the sheriff...
.
By New York State Constitution, the Sheriff is the Warden of the county jail. The Jail Bureau is the largest component of the Sheriff's Office, overseeing an inmate population of around 1,400 and operates both a Jail and a Correctional Facility.
The Sheriff's Office operates a large road patrol force which patrols the towns within Monroe County that do not have their own police patrols, although the MCSO has jurisdiction throughout the county. The Sheriff's Office is also responsible for primary police patrols at the Greater Rochester International Airport
Greater Rochester International Airport
Greater Rochester International Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located three nautical miles southwest of the central business district of Rochester, a city in Monroe County, New York, United States...
as well as the many parks throughout the county. Deputies assigned to the Marine Unit patrol the coastline of Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is bounded on the north and southwest by the Canadian province of Ontario, and on the south by the American state of New York. Ontario, Canada's most populous province, was named for the lake. In the Wyandot language, ontarío means...
as well as Irondequoit Bay
Irondequoit Bay
Irondequoit Bay is a large body of water located in northeastern Monroe County, New York. The bay, roughly wide and in length, is fed by Irondequoit Creek to the south and flows into Lake Ontario at its northern end...
. The Police Bureau also features a mounted unit, as well as a traffic enforcement unit. Specialized units consist of Bomb Squad, SWAT, Hostage Recovery, SCUBA, Technical Services (Crime Scene), and K9.
The other major unit of the Police Bureau is the Criminal Investigation Section which investigates all major crimes responded to by Sheriff's deputies as well as assisting other area law enforcement agencies.
The Court Security Bureau provides security at the Hall of Justice as well as at the State Appellate Court building.
In 2011, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office was named the 2011 Public Safety Uniform Award in the County Sheriff's/Police Department category by the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD).
Administration
The Current Administration is:- Sheriff: Patrick M O'Flynn
- Undersheriff: William Sanborn
- (Police Bureau) Chief Deputy: Steven Scott
- (Police Bureau) Major: Steve Koster
- (Staff Services) Commander: Michael Radler
- Jail Superintendent: Ronald Harling
- (Police Bureau) Captain - David Inzana
- (Police Bureau) Captain - Steve Siena
- (Police Bureau) Captain - Andrew Forsythe
- (Police Bureau) Captain - Al Schulze
- Civil Bureau Chief: Gary Carpino
- Court Security Chief: Vacant
- (Jail Bureau) Major: John Caceci
- (Jail Bureau) Major: Edward Krenzer
- Public Information Officer (PIO) Corporal John Helfer
- Historian - QM Todd Allen
- Procurement Officer - QM Todd Allen
Zones
The county is divided into the following 3 zones:| Zone | Communities |
|---|---|
| A | East Rochester East Rochester, New York East Rochester is a coterminous town and village located southeast of the City of Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The village, home to about 6,587 people, is bounded by Pittsford to the west and south and Perinton to the north and east. The southern boundary is delimited by New York State... , Fairport Fairport, New York Fairport is a village located in the town of Perinton which is part of Monroe County, New York. Fairport is a suburb east of Rochester. It is also known as the "Crown Jewel of the Erie Canal"... , Irondequoit Irondequoit, New York Irondequoit is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. As of the 2010 census, the coterminous town-CDP had a total population of 51,692... , Penfield Penfield, New York Penfield is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 36,242 at the 2010 census.The town was incorporated in 1810 by the proprietor, Daniel Penfield, who purchased the town lands in 1795 and moved to the area in 1809. Penfield is a suburb of Rochester, New York... , Perinton Perinton, New York Perinton is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 46,090 at the 2000 census.The Village of Fairport, New York is within the town on the Erie Canal. Perinton is adjacent to the village of East Rochester , and the towns of Victor , Macedon , Pittsford , and Penfield... , Pittsford Pittsford, New York Pittsford may refer to two municipalities in the suburban area of Rochester, New York in the United States:*Pittsford , New York*Pittsford , New York, located entirely within the town... , Webster Webster, New York Webster may refer to two municipalities in Monroe County, New York in the United States:*Webster , New York*Webster , New York, located entirely within the town... |
| B | Brighton Brighton, New York There are several places named Brighton in New York State. They are:*Brighton, Franklin County, New York*Brighton, Monroe County, New York*Brighton, Syracuse, New York is a neighborhood in Syracuse, New York... , Henrietta Henrietta, New York Henrietta is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of Rochester. The population was 42,581 at the 2010 census. Established in 1818, the town is named after Henrietta Laura Pulteney, Countess of Bath, daughter of Sir William Pulteney, 5th Baronet, a major British... , Honeoye Falls Honeoye Falls, New York Honeoye Falls is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 2,595 at the 2000 census. The village includes a small waterfall on Honeoye Creek, which flows through the village and gives it its name.... , Rush Rush, New York Rush is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 3,478 at the 2010 census.The Town of Rush is a suburb of Rochester located in the southwest part of the county.-Geography:... , Mendon Mendon, New York Mendon is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States, and an affluent suburb of Rochester, New York. The population was 9,152 at the 2010 census.The Town of Mendon is on the south border of the county... , Scottsville Scottsville, New York Scottsville is a village in southwestern Monroe County, New York, United States, and is in the northeastern part of the Town of Wheatland. The population was 2,128 at the 2000 census. The village is named after an early settler, Isaac Scott... , Wheatland Wheatland, New York Wheatland is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 4,775 at the 2010 census. The town is home to Genesee Country Village and Museum.The Town of Wheatland is located in the southwest part of the county.... |
| C | Brockport Brockport, New York Brockport is a village located in the Town of Sweden in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 8,103 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from Hiel Brockway, an early settler.... , Chili Chili, New York Chili is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 28,625 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of the city of Rochester.The Town of Chili was established in 1822 from part of the Town of Riga.... , Churchville Churchville, New York Churchville is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. According to the 2000 census, the population is 1,887. The village is named after Samuel Church, an early settler.... , Clarkson Clarkson, New York Clarkson is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 6,736 at the 2010 census. The town is named after General Matthew Clarkson.The Town of Clarkson is on the west border of the county and is west of the City of Rochester.-History:... , Gates Gates, New York Gates is a town in Monroe County, New York. The town is named after General Horatio Gates. The population was 28,400 at the 2010 census. Gates-North Gates census-designated place is located within the town's boundaries.... , Greece, Hamlin Hamlin, New York Hamlin is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 9,045 at the 2010 census.The Town of Hamlin is in the northwest part of the county and is the second largest town in area in the county.- History :... , Hilton Hilton, New York Hilton is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,856 at the 2000 census. The community was named for the Rev. Charles A. Hilton.The Village of Hilton is within the Town of Parma.-History:... , Ogden Ogden, New York Ogden is a town in Monroe County, New York, USA. The population was 19,856 at the 2010 census.The Erie Canal passes through the Town of Ogden.-Geography:... , Parma Parma, New York Parma is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 15,633 at the 2010 census.The Town of Parma, then in Genesee County, was organized in 1808, named after Parma in Italy.-Geography:... , Riga Riga, New York Riga is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 5,590 at the 2010 census.The Town of Riga is southwest of the City of Rochester on the western border of the county... , Spencerport Spencerport, New York Spencerport is a village in Monroe County, New York, United States, and a suburb of Rochester, New York. The population count was 3,559 at the 2000 census.The Village of Spencerport is within the Town of Ogden and is a village on the Erie Canal.... , Sweden Sweden, New York Sweden is a town in Monroe County, New York, United States. The town is located on the west border of the county. The Erie Canal passes through the northern part of the town and Route 19 is a major north-south highway. The population was 14,175 at the 2010 census.- History :This town was part of... |
Other Stations
Special Services Group- Parks Patrol
- Marine Unit
- Mounted Patrol
- Traffic Enforcement/Tactical Unit
Airport Security Unit
- All Police Services at the Greater Rochester International Airport
Headquarters
- Administrative/Staff Services:
- Training Unit
- Recruitment
- Standards and Compliance
- Property & Evidence
- Fleet
- Historian
- Quartermaster/Procurement
- Records Unit
- Criminal Investigations
- Internal Affairs
History
| Name | Tenure | Name | Tenure | Name | Tenure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Seymour | 1821–1822 1826–1828 |
Isaac H. Sutherland | 1869 | Charles S. Owen | January 1, 1915 – December 31, 1917 | ||
| John T. Patterson | 1823–1825 | Joseph B. Campbell | 1870–1872 | Andrew Wiedenmann | January 1, 1918 – December 31, 1920 | ||
| James K. Livingston | 1829–1831 | Charles S. Campbell | 1873–1875 | Frederick S. Couchman | January 1, 1921 – November 17, 1921 | ||
| Ezra M. Parsons | 1832–1835 | Henry E. Richmond | 1876–1878 | Henry W. Morse | November 18, 1921 – December 31, 1923 | ||
| Elias Pond | 1836–1837 | James K. Burlingame | 1879–1881 | Franklin W. Judson | January 1, 1924 – December 31, 1925 | ||
| Darius Perrin | 1838–1840 | Francis A. Schoeffel | 1882–1884 | Albert H. Baker | January 1, 1926 – December 31, 1928 | ||
| Charles L. Pardee | 1841–1843 | John W. Hannan | 1885–1887 1894–1896 |
Fred D. Budd | January 1, 1929 – December 31, 1931 | ||
| Hiram Sibley Hiram Sibley Hiram Sibley , was an industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.Sibley was born in North Adams, Massachusetts, and later resided in Rochester, New York. He became interested in the work of Samuel Morse involving the telegraph.In 1840, he joined with Morse and Ezra Cornell to create a... |
1844–1846 | Thomas C. Hodgson | 1888–1890 | William C. Stallknecht | January 1, 1932 – December 31, 1934 | ||
| George Hart | 1847–1849 | Burton H. Davy | 1891–1893 | James E. Malley | January 1, 1935 – December 31, 1937 | ||
| Octavius P. Chamberlain | 1850–1852 | John U. Schroth | 1897–1899 | Albert W. Skinner | January 1, 1938 – December 31, 1973 | ||
| Chauncey B. Woodworth | 1853–1855 | Thomas W. Ford | 1900–1902 | William F. Lombard | January 1, 1974 – December 31, 1979 | ||
| Alexander Babcock | 1856–1858 | Charles H. Bailey | 1903–1905 | Andrew P. Meloni | January 1, 1980 – May 2001 | ||
| Hiram Smith | 1859–1861 | William H. Craig | 1906 – December 31, 1908 | Patrick M. O'Flynn | May 2001 – present | ||
| James H. Warren | 1862–1864 | Willis K. Gillette | January 1, 1909 – December 31, 1911 | ||||
| Alonzo Chapman | 1865–1867 | Harley E. Hamil | January 1, 1912 – March 11, 1914 | ||||
| Caleb Moore | 1868 | George R. Brown | March 12, 1914 – December 31, 1914 |
Fallen officers
Since the establishment of the Monroe County Sheriff Office, 8 officers have died in the line of duty.| Officer | Date of Death | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Simon J. Bermingham | |
Gunfire |
| Deputy William Marshall | |
Automobile accident |
| Deputy John Pullano | |
Motorcycle accident |
| Undersheriff George A. Conway | |
Automobile accident |
| Deputy Frank E. Dombrowski | |
Automobile accident |
| Sergeant Robert M. (Whitey) Skelton Jr. | |
Vehicular assault |
| Sergeant Peter J. Rotolo | |
Heart attack |
| Corporal Catherine M. Crawford | |
Assault |
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in New York
- Rochester Police Department (New York)
- New York State PoliceNew York State PoliceThe New York State Police is the state police force of over 4,600 sworn Troopers for the state of New York. It was established on April 11, 1917 by the New York Legislature, in response to the 1913 murder of a construction foreman named Sam Howell in Westchester County, which at that time did not...