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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.
Please read full dress code guide to enure you do not get turned away on your next visit: click here
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.
Tour The Facilities
Here you can take a virtual tour of one of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department facilities.
Suffolk County Jail at Nashua Street
Suffolk County South Bay House of Correction
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- Suffolk County Jail Tour
- Braintree Elks #2232 Riders Association’s “Ride for a Cause”
- 24th Annual Community Fellowship Luncheon
- Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department celebrated the graduation of COTA Class 26-02
Following the tour, the students connected with residents of the Project EVOLVE unit for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about their experiences in the program and their perspectives on opportunities for meaningful reform within the carceral system. The discussion offered valuable firsthand insights and perspectives that will help guide the students’ research throughout the remainder of the semester.
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Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department’s Motorcycle Unit and staff members took part in a ride that brought together members of the community, public safety agencies, and volunteers.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins and members of the Department joined the Boston Area Church League (BACL) for their 24th Annual Community Fellowship Luncheon.
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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department celebrated the graduation of COTA Class 26-02 at Winthrop High School! The graduates were officially sworn in by Special Sheriff Mark Lawhorne, who welcomed them to the institution and reflected on the importance of public safety, professional service, and creating a positive change in the communities and the individuals we serve.
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Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department press releases.
Suffolk County Jail Tour
Following the tour, the students connected with residents of the Project EVOLVE unit for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about their experiences in the program and […]
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Our monthly newsletter, "Common Ground."
Download the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department monthly newsletters called Common Ground – in PDF format.
