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February 11, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department Welcome 31 New Officers

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently welcomed 31 new officers into the corrections profession, with 28 custody staff members slated to serve at the Suffolk County House of Correction and three going online in Norfolk County.

January 31, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Department Host Gubernatorial Candidate Evan Falchuk For Tour Of The House Of Correction

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a tour of the House of Correction for United Independent Party gubernatorial candidate Evan Falchuk.

January 31, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Lends Support To Boston Chamber Of Commerce’s 20th Annual Pinnacle Awards

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently attended the 20th annual Pinnacle Awards, hosted by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce and held at the Copley Place Marriot in Boston.

January 27, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Honors Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently joined with residents, elected officials and community organizations in honoring the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

September 22, 2013

Not Beyond Hope – Fall 2013

Not Beyond Hope is a publication made available by the Communications & External Affairs Division at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. This publication contains artwork, poetry, […]

February 2, 2010

THE CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INFORMATION (CORI) LAW: REFORM IS NEEDED

The Massachusetts Legislature will soon vote on Governor Patricks crime bill, which contains provisions for much needed reform of the laws and procedures that govern criminal offender record information (CORI.)

December 18, 2009

THE FACTS ABOUT TRUE COSTS OF CORRECTIONS

The Boston Foundation and Crime & Justice Institute Report on costs of Corrections in Massachusetts cited in the December 3rd Boston Globe is properly focused on reducing costs and recidivism while maintaining public safety. However, the Report, which relies on Massachusetts Department of Correction data, does not accurately describe Sheriffs actual workload, budget history or custody population.

September 22, 2009