Each year in May, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week give us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate the exceptional work of the staff who keep our facilities secure, running smoothly, and our population safe. From the House of Correction to the Suffolk County Jail and the Training Academy, every single employee, custody and non-custody alike, is an essential contributor to our Department. Since President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed this national week of recognition in 1984, it has served as a time for appreciation and unity within Law Enforcement, and at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, we also use this time to say something simple but powerful: “thank you.” We are honored to have you in our Department.