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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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- First Day of School at Roosevelt Middle School
- Massachusetts Facilities Management Association (MAFMA) Training
- 2024 Summer Enrichment Program
- Correction Officer Training Academy Class 24-02
School is back in session!📚✏️🍎 The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department attended the first day of school at Roosevelt Middle School in Hyde Park this September 7, 2024 to celebrate the bright, young scholars’ return to the classroom. Department notebooks and pencils were distributed throughout the day. Good luck this year, teachers, parents, and students of Suffolk County! 🖍️📓 #backtoschool #suffolkcounty
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The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joined in the festivities for the Back to School BBQ and Backpack Supply event at Dorchester Park this August 30, 2024. Organized by M.A.M.L.E.O. (the Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers), in partnership with Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy and the Corey C. Griffin Foundation, backpacks packed full of school supplies were distributed to children and families attending the event to help prepare them for the start of the school year. #BackToSchool
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Though our 2024 Summer Enrichment Program wrapped last August 29, 2024, for this #WhatsUpWednesday, we wanted to share a very special visit made to the program by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭. Mayor Wu spoke with the SEP about the work that she does as mayor, her road to serving in the role, and took questions from a very engaged and thoughtful group. Thank you, Mayor Wu for taking the time to make a great memory for our 2024 class.
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Members of Correction Officer Training Academy Class 24-02 recently completed their on the job training and classroom instruction in advance of tomorrow's graduation. We look forward to celebrating them for their collective achievements, swearing them all into service, and welcoming them into the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department family. #WeAreSCSD
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Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department press releases.
First Day of School at Roosevelt Middle School
School is back in session! The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department attended the first day of school at Roosevelt Middle School in Hyde Park yesterday to celebrate […]
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