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The Department has established minimum requirements for visitor dress. When the visits officer deems a visitor’s attire does not conform to the requirements outlined herein, they will ask the Shift Commander to either approve or deny the visit.
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The Sheriff’s Department is mandated to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and to serve and protect the citizens of Suffolk County.
We accomplish this mission by:
- Maintaining safe and secure custody and control of inmates and pre-trial detainees.
- Enhancing public safety by seeking ways to effectively reduce offender recidivism.
- To meet the challenges presented by this obligation, we must set goals that inform and improve our relationship with both the public and each other.
Steven W. Tompkins, a member of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department since 2002, was appointed to serve as the Sheriff of Suffolk County on January 22nd, 2013 by Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick.
As the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Tompkins manages all operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division. In addition to providing care, custody and rehabilitative support for inmates and pre–trial detainees, Tompkins also oversees a management, security and administrative staff of over 1,000.
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Suffolk County Jail at Nashua Street
Suffolk County South Bay House of Correction
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- Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy
- Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA)
- Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association’s
- Fourth Annual Joint-PTO Trunk or Treat Event
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W Tompkins recently joined a symposium focused on reentry held on the grounds of his alma mater, Boston College, and hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy. Moderating the panel was Anthony Benedetti, Chief Counsel for the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) and the other panelists included: Pamerson Ifill, Massachusetts Commissioner of Probation; Brandy Fluker Oakley State Representative 12th Suffolk District; Andrew Peck, Undersecretary for the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security; and Meghan Winston, Chief Parole Supervisor, Transitional Services for the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Read MoreOur officers assisted Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) alongside @bostonpolice in their Flag Football and Cheerleading Tournament at Gillette Stadium. SCSD had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s High-Five Tunnel, the Opening Ceremony Reception, the games on Optum Field Lounge, and the ceremonious Awards Presentation for the athletes. 🏈📣 To learn more about SOMA’s mission a
Click to see moreSuffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins joined members of the Puerto Rican community for the Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association’s observance of Veterans Day. Spearheaded by Antonio “Tony” Molina, President of the Puerto Rican Veterans Monument Square Association, the event honors the contributions of Puerto Rican service members to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Read MoreSCSD participated in the Fourth Annual Joint-PTO Trunk or Treat event for the families the Gorman Fort Banks and Arthur T. Cummings Schools. This involved handing out candy, coloring books, and toy badges to over 800 trick-or-treaters. By invitation of the City of Revere Parks and Recreation Department, SCSD also joined Revere’s annual Fright Night Event on October 27th. This year, our SCSD team decorated their department trunk, passed out sweet treats and swag items, and dressed up in a costume show-out!
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Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W Tompkins recently joined a symposium focused on reentry held on the grounds of his alma mater, Boston College, and hosted by […]
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