This past year, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department marked a significant milestone with the swearing-in of sixty-five new Correction Officers (COs), each committed to upholding the Department’s mission and vision. These officers have answered the call to serve with integrity and professionalism, ensuring the proper care and custody of those entrusted to us while maintaining order and operational excellence inside our facilities.

Before earning their badges, each officer candidate successfully completed our rigorous Training Academy, a comprehensive twelve-week
program designed to prepare them for the responsibilities inside a correctional setting. The academy curriculum blends classroom instruction with physical training, equipping cadets with both the knowledge and resilience required for the role. Candidates received in-depth education on state ethics laws, inmate rights and responsibilities, emergency response planning, gang awareness, hostage situations, fire safety, radio procedures, report writing, trauma-informed corrections, and security protocols, including key control and inspections.