Suffolk County Sheriff @StevenWTompkins joined colleagues hailing from law enforcement agencies and members of the criminal legal system across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who were honored as “Distinguished Fellows,” by the George Lewis Ruffin Society in a ceremony held last night. The George Lewis Ruffin Society was established in 1984 in honor of George Lewis Ruffin, who was the first African American to graduate from Harvard Law School in 1869 and was later elected the first African American to serve on the @BostonCityCouncil in 1875. In 1883, Ruffin became the first African American judge in the United States. Based at @Northeastern University, the organization supports people of color studying in the Massachusetts criminal legal system and is dedicated to establishing greater mutual understanding communities of color and the criminal justice system.

Over the weekend, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined the City of Revere Parks & Recreation @cityofreverema for their annual “Touch-A-Truck” event. Through this show of vehicle appreciation, children and families were encouraged to explore the careers of law enforcement officers, military personnel, firefighters, construction workers, and more!

Members of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Police Department for Open Streets East Boston. Department representatives gave out Safety Tips for Kids Coloring Books and crayons, Junior Deputy badges and more to members of the community in attendance

Who ya gonna call? 👻 Over the weekend, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined the City of Revere Parks & Recreation @cityofreverema for their annual “Touch-A-Truck” event. Through this show of vehicle appreciation, children and families were encouraged to explore the careers of law enforcement officers, military personnel, firefighters, construction workers, and more! #touchatruck #touchatruck2024 #revere