LIVINGSTON COUNTY – This week, May 7 to 13, is National Correctional Officers and Employees Week. A press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty announces the week and asks the community, both law enforcement and civilians, to thank corrections officers for the hard, dangerous work that they do. "The job of those that work inside the walls of our county jail is not an easy one, says the release. "These folks often see people on their darkest … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty and Staff Honored for Exceptional Accreditation
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Sheriff Thomas Dougherty and his staff at the Sheriff's Office were awarded by the New York State Sheriff's Association on Wednesday for the re-accreditation of their Corrections Division, maintaining full accreditation of all five of their divisions. Peter Kehoe, Executive Director of the New York State Sheriff's Association, said that Livingston County is fortunate to have one of four Sheriff's Offices in the state with … [Read more...]
Five Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies Ready to Work at Jail
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Five Livingston County Sheriff's Deputies have completed their peace officer training and are ready to begin work as corrections officers at the county jail. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the Academy was held at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office from Sept. 12 Nov. 14, and consisted of over 200 hours of classroom and field training on the following topics. The Sheriff's Office extends … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty Tips Cap to Peace Officer Grads
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Seven Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies graduated in December from basic peace officer school based in Wayne County, and are now assigned to work at the County Jail. According to a press release from Sheriff Dougherty, Deputy Kurt Uhl, Deputy Chad Eaton, Deputy Brittany Denby, Deputy Cody Thomas, Deputy Anastassia Vasile, Deputy Jason Hamilton, and Deputy Ryan Rossborough were recognized in a graduation ceremony at the … [Read more...]