Press Releases

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently introduced a Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) for eleventh and twelfth grade high school students interested in the world of law enforcement. In addition to participating in job shadowing internships and field trips every week, program participants receive the opportunity to meet and speak with professionals from the world of law enforcement.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently took part in the annual Betances Festival held in the Villa Victoria community in Boston’s South End.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently took part in Roxbury Community College’s inaugural “Roxbury Rocks” music festival, held on the school’s campus at 1234 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently met with participants of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department’s inaugural Summer Enrichment Program (SEP).

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently held a graduation ceremony for participants of the Department’s CGI (Common Ground Institute) program.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently visited the Buckley Apartments in Chelsea to participate in their annual senior cookout event. In addition to elected officials such as Chelsea City Councilors Leo Robinson and Giovanni Recupero, nearly 200 seniors participated throughout the day engaging in conversation, watching a World Cup soccer game, eating great food, and enjoying musical offerings.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently addressed a media assembly about the transfer to the Nashua Street Jail of former NFL (National Football League) New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently attended a culinary arts showcase at the New England Center for Arts and Technology in Boston. The purpose of the event was for students of the organization’s culinary arts program to showcase their work by preparing food from various countries and cultures for members of the community.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently held a community forum aimed at identifying ways to improve and expand reentry services for ex-offenders while providing the general public with information about existing programs.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently visited Revere to join members of the Rossetti–Cowan Senior Center in celebration of Father’s Day and, also, in recognition of Flag Day.