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CHEMUNG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE2018 Annual Report
CHEMUNG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE2018 Annual Report
Sheriff Christopher J. MossUndersheriff William A. Schrom
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SHERIFF & UNDERSHERIFF
Christopher J. MossSheriff
William A. SchromUndersheriff
Betsy KeenanAdministrative Assistant
SUPPORT STAFF
Melissa BrownConfidential Secretary
Theresa GoodwinClerk
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SHERIFF & UNDERSHERIFF
Sheriff Christopher J. Moss Undersheriff William A. Schrom
SUPPORT STAFF
Betsy Keenan Melissa Brown Theresa Goodwin Adm. Assistant Confidential Secretary Clerk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement ...................................................................................... 4
From the Sheriff .......................................................................................... 5
Patrol Services Division ............................................................................... 7
Criminal Investigation Division ................................................................. 10
Civil/Community Services Division ............................................................ 14
Corrections Division ................................................................................... 19
Special Services Unit ................................................................................. 23
Special Events ............................................................................................ 24
Community Outreach ............................................................................... 27
Retirements ............................................................................................... 30
Commitment ............................................................................... Back Cover
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MISSION STATEMENT
The principal mission of the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is to preserve the rights of citizens and reduce fear in the community through the prevention of crime, protection of persons, property and maintenance of order in public places and anticipate and respond to events that threaten public order and the protection of life and property.
It is essential all personnel remember that in the execution of their duties they act not for themselves but for the good of the public. They shall respect and protect the rights of individuals and perform their services with honesty, zeal, courage, discretion, fidelity and sound judgment.
Deputies must seek and preserve public confidence by demonstrating impartial service to law and by offering service and trust to all members of the public.
It is the expressed policy of this Agency that Deputies will use force only when the exercise of persuasion, advice and warning is found to be insufficient to obtain public cooperation to an extent necessary to secure observance of law or to restore order and to use only the minimum degree of physical force which is necessary upon any particular occasion for achieving a police objective.
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is a New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services accredited agency. The Sheriff’s Office has held this status since 2010. As of 2016, there are nearly 150 agencies located all over the state that are currently accredited, ranging in size from a small handful of full-time officers to more than 4,000 sworn personnel. Insurance benefits, enhanced community support, and a greater overall standard of professionalism are just a few of the many tangible benefits that accredited agencies enjoy.
The positive impact of the Accreditation Program stems from the profound commitment that New York’s law enforcement executives have made to excellence and professionalism in the field of law enforcement, and from their desire to provide the best possible services to the communities that they serve. The Accreditation Program continues to provide a comprehensive blueprint for effective, professional law enforcement. (New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services)
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SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
FROM THE SHERIFF
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Offi ce: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2931
CHRISTOPHER J. MOSS
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
Sheriff
Undersheriff
Civil Division County Jail Criminal Division Pistol Permits Police Services Records Division
(607) 737-2949 (607) 737-2934 (607) 737-2933 (607) 737-2937 (607) 735-8600 (607) 737-2948
From the Sheriff:
In 2018, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to Sheriff Chris Moss and wished him well in
his new endeavor as Chemung County Executive. Sheriff Moss was an integral part of the Sheriff’s Office
for over 30 years. He was able to accomplish a lot for the organization over his 13-year tenure as Chemung
County Sheriff from providing a “makeover” to the agency’s fleet vehicles to bringing the agency up to date
with new equipment, technology, and training. Sheriff Moss incorporated many new programs and initiatives
for the community and worked hard for the agency and the public up until he transitioned into his new role.
We wish to thank Sheriff Moss for his hard work and dedication to the citizens of Chemung County and to
the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office during his distinguished career. With Sheriff Moss’ departure from the
agency, along with several other veteran key members who retired in 2018, it has presented new challenges
and opportunities all at the same time. We wish everyone who left in 2018 all the best in everything they do.
CCJ Re-Accreditation:
In October of 2018, we were successful in obtaining our second re-accreditation at the Chemung County
Correctional Facility. In 2008, the Chemung County Jail obtained its first accreditation status through the
NYS Sheriff’s Association. In 2013, we obtained our first re-accreditation at the jail. The accreditation
signifies the agency’s adherence to set standards, above and beyond the minimum requirements set forth
by the NYS Commission of Correction, and allows for the agency to receive reduced insurance premiums.
These referenced standards are set forth by the NYS Sheriff’s Association and our agency had to show
compliance through demonstrating practices to independent accreditation assessors, as well as to show
documentation of compliance for each standard for each of the five years the accreditation is good for.
CCJ Supervisory Renovations:
The Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division received some much-needed renovations with our supervisory
office. The supervisors were previously located in the basement of the facility but moved to the main floor
in 2018. This situates them in a more central location within the facility to give them better, direct access to
personnel, inmate population and the main control room area.
Impact Award:
In 2018, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office received the Impact Award from the Elmira City School
District in recognition of a great partnership between both organizations. The Sheriff’s Office has been very
proud to have a long standing, strong and positive relationship with the ECSD and are confident that this will
continue for many years to come.
Moving Forward:
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office had a busy 2018 with a lot of different changes specifically as it relates
to key personnel within the organization. With the departure of Sheriff Moss and several veteran deputies
from the agency, we have to look to adapting to these changes and to keep the agency moving forward in
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SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Office: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2930
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
SEAN D. HOLLEY
Sheriff
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ndersheriff
FROM THE SHERIFF
SHERIFF OF CHEMUNG COUNTY
203 William Street
P.O. Box 588
Elmira, New York 14902-0588
Administrative Offi ce: (607) 737-2987 Fax: (607) 737-2931
CHRISTOPHER J. MOSS
WILLIAM A. SCHROM
Sheriff
Undersheriff
Civil Division County Jail Criminal Division Pistol Permits Police Services Records Division
(607) 737-2949 (607) 737-2934 (607) 737-2933 (607) 737-2937 (607) 735-8600 (607) 737-2948
Civil Division County Jail Criminal Division Pistol Permits Police Services Records Division
(607) 737-2949 (607) 737-2934 (607) 737-2933 (607) 737-2937 (607) 735-8600 (607) 737-2948
a positive direction. It will be my goal, as your Sheriff, to continue with the tradition of enhancing and
improving the agency in all ways possible. For 2019, I have several goals and objectives I hope to achieve for
the agency and community. These include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. To enhance and strengthen our already very good working relationship with the Elmira City School
District by continued interaction with the superintendent and other key officials of the district. It is
ours, and the schools’, hope to be able to add four (4) additional SPOs to the program, allowing for a
School Resource Officer in each of the ECSD schools to ensure the safety and security of the students
and faculty.
2. To increase our NYS pistol permit safety classes in an effort to accommodate more applicants in a
shorter time as well as to expedite the overall application process for them. We are also hoping to
extend our reciprocity agreement with Tioga County, PA to ensure that our friends to the south have
an opportunity to obtain a NYS pistol permit given their close proximity to Chemung County and the
New York State border. We had successfully accomplished this same type of agreement with Bradford
County, Pennsylvania in 2016, which has proven beneficial for both Bradford County, Pennsylvania
and Chemung County residents wishing to obtain valid permits for both states.
3. We will continue to work collaboratively with our local law enforcement partners on a multitude of
levels. This will include assembling personnel from various agencies to conduct joint major case
investigations, to conduct joint training, consider joint Special Services teams, to name a few. It is also
our goal to conduct a joint Law Enforcement training academy with the Elmira Police Department.
4. We will add a member of the agency to the county’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) which currently
consists of members of the Elmira Police Department and New York State Police.
5. We will continue to maintain agency professionalism through our commitment to
the accreditation program as well as through increased training for all members of
the agency.
If you have any questions in reference to the Annual report or any other concerns
you wish to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at 607-
737-2987 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
William A. Schrom
Chemung County Sheriff
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PATROL SERVICES DIVISION
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Services Division consists of three 8 hour shifts, which provides 24 hour/365 days a year of law enforcement coverage to the citizens of Chemung County. The Road Patrol is an Accredited Agency through the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. The Patrol Services Division is the most visible division of the Sheriff’s Office and it is overseen by the Road Patrol Captain. The Road Patrol handles calls for service throughout the county and they enforce all laws anywhere within Chemung County. The Patrol Services Division embraces the Mission Statement of the Sheriff’s Office; “To preserve the rights of citizens and reduce fear in the community through the prevention of crime, protection of persons, property and maintenance of order in public places and anticipate and respond to events that threaten public order and the protection of life and property.”
STAFF
The Patrol Services Division consists of three (3) Lieutenants, who run the day to day operation of their respective shifts, and three (3) Sergeants who assist the shift Lieutenant with supervising Deputy Sheriffs assigned to the shift. The Patrol Services Division is supervised by the Patrol Services Captain, who is responsible for the day to day operations of the Patrol Division, to include scheduling, monitoring of overtime, adherence to the Policy and Procedure, and investigating complaints against Deputy Sheriffs.
PATROL ACTIVITIES
The Patrol Services Division responds to calls for service, investigates crimes against persons and property, and aides other government agencies with their duties. During the year 2018, the Patrol Services Division recorded 31,765 primary complaints and 1,240 assists to other police and government agencies. The Patrol Services Division issued 3,890 traffic tickets to motorists over the year and investigated 765 reportable motor vehicle collisions.
ENHANCED PATROL ACTIVITIES
The Patrol Services Division participates in several New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Grants; Police Traffic Services Grant and Buckle Up New York, and DWI Crackdown Enforcement Grant. The traffic safety grants run through the state’s fiscal year of October 1st through September 30th.
Chemung County continues to have a high rate of seat belt compliance, but seat belt enforcement continues to be a priority for the Sheriff’s Office to keep that compliance rate high. The enforcement is supplemented by the Buckle Up New York campaign grant. The Patrol Services Division issued 46 Uniform Traffic Tickets to motorists who were in violation of the seat belt laws throughout the year.
Capt. Douglas W. Houper Patrol Services Division
A road check with the Elmira Heights Police during BUNY campaign.
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STOP DWI
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has one (1) full-time Deputy Sheriff whose primary responsibilities are DWI Prevention and Detection and Enforcement of all laws pertaining to Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. This year Deputy Theetge attended Advanced Roadside Impaired Enforcement training, to further elevate his skills in enforcement of DWI related laws.
In 2018 The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office made 75 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated.
2018 STOP DWI Statistics for Deputy Theetge alone:
HIGHWAY SAFETY
The Sheriff’s Office performs an active role with traffic enforcement on Interstate 86, the major Interstate that runs through Chemung County. With the conversion of State Route 17 into Interstate 86 and the rise of the speed limit to 65 mph that conversion brought many safety concerns. With this, the Sheriff’s Office paid closer attention to the enforcement of the traffic laws on the highway. Sheriff Moss directed the Patrol
Deputy stopping a motorist for speeding on I86
PATROL SERVICES DIVISION
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Drugs. This year Deputy Theetge attended Advanced Roadside Impaired Enforcement training, to further elevate his skills in enforcement of DWI related laws. In 2018 The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office made 75 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated. 2018 STOP DWI Statistics for Deputy Theetge alone:
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Services Division to actively enforce the Vehicle and Traffic Laws on Interstate 86 specifically the enforcement of aggressive and distracted driving habits. The Patrol Services Division issued 1,161 traffic tickets on Interstate 86 in 2018.
NALOXONE
In July of 2014, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office was trained and began carrying Naloxone (NARCAN). Naloxone is a pure opiate antagonist and prevents or reverses the effects of opioids including respiratory depression, sedation and hypotension and reverses the effects of other narcotic medicines, such as the illegal use of an opioid substance, like heroin. Since the implementation of Naloxone, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office successfully administered it on over 37 citizens that had overdosed on heroin or opioid derivative which resulted in their lives being saved. In 2018, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has successfully administered Narcan in the following jurisdictions:
2 – Village of Horseheads 4 – Town of Big Flats 3 – Town of Southport 1 – Town of Elmira 1 – Town of Veteran
OPERATION HOPE
The heroin and opioid epidemic continues to grow throughout Chemung County and all over the United States and many people are losing their lives from overdoses. This is an epidemic that has no financial, racial or religious barriers and has an effect on every person in our society. Enforcement alone is not the answer and will not solve the problem. Operation HOPE, which stands for (Heroin Opioid Prevention Effort), is a multifaceted approach to addressing that issue through
community partnerships with human resource organizations and mental health officials to provide a component of education and treatment are equally as important. Members of the Sheriff’s Office went out into the community of Chemung and Steuben Counties and presented Operation HOPE nine times to the community.
Managing a Crash Scene on I86
Capt. Houper giving an Operation HOPE presentation
Intranasal application that all Deputy Sheriff’s carry
PATROL SERVICES DIVISION
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MISSION
• Initiate and pursue investigations• Apprehend offenders• Develop intelligence on criminal behavior• Cultivate informants• Establish and maintain mutually cooperative relationships with other
criminal justice entities• Act as conduit for crime prevention and victim assistance• Assist other agencies on major cases
In 2018 the CID handled 501 cases ranging from assisting other agencies to crimes against persons.
Typical Cases• Burglary• Robbery• Grand Larceny• Sex offenses• Internal / Backgrounds • Narcotics • Death Investigations / Suicide / Overdose• Serious Motor Vehicle Collisions
CID MEMBERS
• Receive specialized training in investigative techniques, evidence collection, and victim services• Trained in and assigned specialized equipment to assist in solving cases• Assigned a schedule, which makes them available day or night to respond to incidents• Responsible for the dissemination of Intel to agency members and other Law Enforcement
MAJOR INVESTIGATIONS
4 – Assault 2 – Arson 7 – Commercial Burglary 18 – Residential Burglary 2 – Homicide 27 – Larceny 1 – Larceny of Vehicle 5 – Motor Vehicle Accidents with Persons Killed 1 – Train Accident with Person Killed 1 – Robbery 1 – Rape
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Lt. Nicolas DeMuthInvestigations
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
CategoryAdministrative ReportsAggravated HarassmentAssult-FelonyAssist AgencyAssist CitizenArsonBackground CheckBackground InvestigationsBad CheckBurglaryBurglary/AttemptedCheck WelfareChild Abuse/NeglectCivil MatterConfidential InvestigationsControlled SubstanceControlled Substance/MethCriminal Attempt Criminal MischiefDeath InvestigationsDisorderly ConductDisturbanceEndangering Welfare of ChildFraud InvestigationFugitive from JusticeHarassmentHazmat-MethInternal InvestigationsJail IncidentsLarceny-FelonyLarceny-MisdemeanorLarceny-Motor VehicleMenacingMVA/FatalMVA/Personal InjuryOverdosePolice TipsPolice Tips-MethPrison ContrabandProperty Lost/FoundRapeResisting ArrestRobberySearch WarrantsSex Offender RegistrySex OffensesSuicideSuspicious ConditionSuspicious Condition-MethUnlawful Manufacturing of MethWarrantWeapons
Totals
CID STATISTICS – 2018
*Death investigation totals include overdose
Total2712257145833111101010217221321433131351483136434674213320243271225
501
Inactive0000010001000000000000000000000000000000100000000000
3
Other6102470458124119101011422011110131281271036434614001017223251000
368
Closed by Arrest102100002400100102030121333000721220000060116332020225
115
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
SPECIAL EVENTS
11 – Active Shooter Presentations 3 – Boater Safety Classes 5 – Church Security Assessments 3 – Basic Academy-Corrections 1 – College Safety Course
SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT
The Criminal Investigation Division oversees the agency’s management of Sex Offenders in accordance with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to include: • Address verifications • Conducting criminal investigations on offenders not in compliance • Community notification
A Sex Offender is a person convicted of any crime classified under New York State Law as a “Sex Offense” or “Sexually Violent Offense”.
Sex Offenders are designated in Levels 1-3 as to their risk to the community. Level 1 (low risk of repeat offense), orLevel 2 (moderate risk of repeat offense), orLevel 3 (high risk of repeat offense and a threat to public safety exists).
The Criminal Investigation Division oversees the following sex offenders:37 – Level 1 Offenders42 – Level 2 Offenders27 – Level 3 Offenders 3 – No Designation Assigned Offenders
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with OffenderWatch®. OffenderWatch® is the nation’s leading registered sex offender management and community notification tool with hundreds of leading agencies in dozens of states utilizing it. The Sheriff’s Office utilizes OffenderWatch® to manage and monitor the whereabouts, conduct and compliance status of the registered offenders within Chemung County. OffenderWatch® provides the most accurate and timely information available and now this information is available to you!
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CAC PurposeIn 2018, Investigators assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division investigated 42 cases involving crimes against children. These cases where investigated by Sheriff’s Investigators who worked jointly with other members of the Child Advocacy Centers Multi-Disciplinary Task Force.
The Sheriff’s Office partners within the Child Advocate Center:• Law Enforcement • District Attorney• County Attorney• Department of Social Services• Medical• Mental Health• Children & Family Services• Family Services• Salvation Army• Assistant County Coroner• Southern Tier Pediatrics• Trinity of Chemung County• Chemung County Probation• Sexual Assault Resource Center
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
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CIVIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
CIVIL DIVISION
The Civil Office is an accredited division through the NYS Sheriff’s Association for meeting or exceeding more than 120 standards set forth to earn that Civil Division Accreditation.
In 2018, the Civil Office processed $1,656,755.98 in monies received. The majority of the revenue was the result of money received from wage garnishments. The Civil Office processes garnishments in the form of income executions, which
are received from attorney’s and private individuals for the purpose of debt collection. This resulted in poundage of $166,080.20, which was transferred to the Chemung County Treasurers Office. There were 2,476 papers received for service. These papers included 756 new Income Executions, Property Executions, Family Court Summonses in addition to Orders of Protections, Warrants of Evictions and subpoenas. The Civil Office consists of one full time clerk, one Lieutenant and one Sergeant.
RECORDS DIVISION
The Records Office is a central data collection and processing office responsible for compiling and processing of case files, arrests and accident reports. In addition to completing audits, reports and FOIL requests. The office is vital to the Deputy Sheriffs as it reduces the administrative workload and enables the Deputies to concentrate their efforts on patrol functions. The office received 541 FOIL requests, completed 818 background checks and processed 406 warrants. The total for receipts and fees received for 2018 was $6,134.50. The office also provides statistical data for both State and Federal agencies. The Records Office is also responsible for arranging
juvenile transports for the Chemung County Family Court and in 2018, 85 transports were completed. The Records Office consists of one full time clerk.
Sergeant Charles Kennedy and Civil Clerk Diane Brown
Records Clerk Simona Bermingham
Lt. Matthew StevensCivil/Community Services Division
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CIVIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION:
Lt. Matthew Stevens Civil/Community Services Commander
Civil Division
Sergeant Charles Kennedy and Civil Clerk Diane Brown
The Civil Office is an accredited division through the NYS Sheriff’s Association for meeting or exceeding more than 120 standards set forth to earn that Civil Division Accreditation.
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In 2018, the Civil Office processed $1,656,755.98 in monies received. The majority of the revenue was the result of money received from wage garnishments. The Civil Office processes garnishments in the form of income executions, which are received from attorney’s and private individuals for the purpose of debt collection. This resulted in poundage of $166,080.20, which was transferred to the Chemung County Treasurers Office. There were 2,476 papers received for service. These papers included 756 new Income Executions, Property Executions, Family Court Summonses in addition to Orders of Protections, Warrants of Evictions and subpoenas. The Civil Office consists of one full time clerk, one Lieutenant and one Sergeant.
Records Division
Records Clerk Simona Bermingham The Records Office is a central data collection and processing office responsible for compiling and processing of case files, arrests and accident reports. In addition to completing audits, reports and FOIL requests. The office is vital to the Deputy Sheriffs as it reduces the administrative workload and enables the Deputies to concentrate their efforts on patrol functions. The office received 541 FOIL requests,
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PISTOL PERMIT DIVISION
In 2018, the Pistol Permit Office issued 418 new permits and processed 2,523 amendments, which included handgun purchases and transfers. There were 48 pistol permits that were suspended or revoked and 26 applicants who were denied permits. The total revenue generated by the Pistol Permit Office in 2018 was $90,962.00, which includes new applications; amendments and the pistol permit upgrade classes. The pistol permit upgrade classes provide pistol permit holders the opportunity to upgrade their pistol permit licenses from hunting and target limitations
to conceal and carry permits. There were 504 Chemung County residents who attended the upgrade classes resulting in $10,080.00 of class fees received. In 2018 the Pistol Permit Office was staffed by one full time clerk whose duties included the processing of applications, amendment requests and the processing of monies.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER
In 2018, there were four (4) Community Resource Officers and four (4) Special Patrol Officers assigned to local schools which represented the Elmira City School District and the BOCES campus. In 2018, the Sheriff in collaboration with the Elmira City School District, created the Special Patrol Officer position, expanding the program to cover 8 Elementary Schools in the City School District. There was one Deputy Sheriff assigned Broadway Academy, one Deputy assigned to the Ernie Davis Academy, a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Elmira High School and the additional four (4) Special Patrol Officers were assigned to cover Diven, Hendy, Fassett, Beecher, Parley-Coburn, Riverside, Broadway and Pine City Elementary Schools. In addition there was one Deputy Sheriff assigned to the BOCES campus. These school based Community Resource Officers/Special Patrol Officers have been instrumental in providing the schools, staff and students with a law enforcement presence that assists in maintaining order and a safe learning environment. In this environment the Community Resource Officers/Special Patrol Officers were also required to enforce the New York State Penal Law and the New York State Family Court Acts which resulted in 109 adult arrest and 135 juvenile arrests collectively.
Pistol Permit Clerk Kirsten VanAtta
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completed 818 background checks and processed 406 warrants. The total for receipts and fees received for 2018 was $6,134.50. The office also provides statistical data for both State and Federal agencies. The Records Office is also responsible for arranging juvenile transports for the Chemung County Family Court and in 2018, 85 transports were completed. The Records Office consists of one full time clerk.
Pistol Permit Division
Pistol Permit Clerk Kirsten VanAtta
In 2018, the Pistol Permit Office issued 418 new permits and processed 2,523 amendments, which included handgun purchases and transfers. There were 48 pistol permits that were suspended or revoked and 26 applicants who were denied permits. The total revenue generated by the Pistol Permit Office in 2018 was $90,962.00, which includes new applications; amendments and the pistol permit upgrade classes. The pistol permit upgrade classes provide pistol permit holders the opportunity to upgrade their pistol permit licenses from hunting and target limitations to conceal and carry permits. There were 504 Chemung County residents who attended the upgrade classes resulting in $10,080.00 of class fees received. In 2018 the Pistol Permit Office was staffed by one full time clerk whose
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Airport Security
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CIVIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
AIRPORT SECURITY
The Sheriff continued to support the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport in 2018 by providing on-site law enforcement coverage of the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. This assignment is a deterrent to terrorism while supporting the public interests of the passengers and guests. In 2018, there were 141,806 passenger enplanements and 140,172 deplanements at the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. Deputies assigned to the Airport completed 4,491 physical security checks of the Airport Terminal.
HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER
The Human Resource Center was once again provided with law enforcement support in 2018. The coverage consisted of two (2) full time Deputy Sheriffs. Their duties included maintaining security, supporting the staff and screening the civilians entering the facility. These Deputies were also assigned to completing Sheriff’s Office background checks and entering court dispositions into Impact. the records management system. In 2018 there were 145,227 persons scanned at the entry checkpoint. There were 2,035 restricted items identified during the initial screening process and prohibited from entering the facility.
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The Sheriff continued to support the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport in 2018 by providing on-site law enforcement coverage of the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. This assignment is a deterrent to terrorism while supporting the public interests of the passengers and guests. In 2018, there were 141,806 passenger enplanements and 140,172 deplanements at the Elmira/Corning Regional Airport. Deputies assigned to the Airport completed 4,491 physical security checks of the Airport Terminal.
Human Resource Center: The Human Resource Center was once again provided with law enforcement support in 2018. The coverage consisted of two (2) full time Deputy Sheriffs. Their duties included maintaining security, supporting the staff and screening the civilians entering the facility. These Deputies were also assigned to completing Sheriff’s Office background checks and entering court into Impact. the records management system. In 2018 there were 145,227 persons scanned at the entry checkpoint. There were 2,035 restricted items identified during the initial screening process and prohibited from entering the facility.
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SOUTHPORT RESIDENTIAL DEPUTY
The Sheriff maintained his support of the Town of Southport in 2018 by providing one full-time Deputy Sheriff in the Town of Southport, for the purpose of additional law enforcement coverage. In this partnership with the town, the Sheriff has provided the town with an additional patrol at a reduced cost to the taxpayers. The Residential Deputy completed 1107 calls for service, completed 27 arrests and issued 264 Uniform Traffic Tickets on 299 traffic stops. Deputy Degarmo completed over 23,000 miles of patrol activities in the Town of Southport during 2018.
ARNOT MALL/CONSUMER SQUARE COMMUNITY RESOURCE DEPUTY
In 2018, the Sheriff provided enforcement coverage of the Arnot Mall, the Consumer Square shopping area and the Southern Tier Crossings shopping area. One full-time Deputy Sheriff was committed by the Sheriff to provide the local businesses and the public with additional protection and support. This Community Resource Deputy completed 2,241 calls for service, processed 89 arrests and issued 156 Uniform Traffic Tickets. An additional 70 hours of enhanced patrols were conducted during the Holiday shopping season and consisted of traffic enforcement, foot patrols of retail stores and response to calls for service.
CIVIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Southport Resident Deputy Todd Degarmo
Deputy Rucker making a Traffic Stop near the Arnot Mall
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Southport Residential Deputy:
Southport Resident Deputy Todd Degarmo The Sheriff maintained his support of the Town of Southport in 2018 by providing one full-time Deputy Sheriff in the Town of Southport, for the purpose of additional law enforcement coverage. In this partnership with the town, the Sheriff has provided the town with an additional patrol at a reduced cost to the taxpayers. The Residential Deputy completed 1107 calls for service, completed 27 arrests and issued 264 Uniform Traffic Tickets on 299 traffic stops. Deputy Degarmo completed over 23,000 miles of patrol activities in the Town of Southport during 2018.
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CIVIL/COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
Complaints: 32,495 Criminal 2,958 Non-Criminal 26,537
Events handled between hours: 2200 hrs - 0600 hrs 6,899 0601 hrs - 1400 hrs 12,911 1401 hrs - 2200 hrs 12,685 Felony charge 173 Misdemeanor charge 551 Offenses charge 417 Male Arrests 796 Female Arrests 420
Total Adult Arrests 1,129 Total Juvenile Arrests 89
Major Investigations 329 Homicide/Manslaughter 0 Rape 3 Robbery 3 Assault 9 Burglary - Residential 38 Burglary - Business 2 Larceny 270 Vehicle Larceny 4
SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE STATISTICS
Motor Vehicle Accident 755 Property Damage 346 Personal Injury 103 Fatality 3 Persons Injured 103 Persons Killed 3 Alcohol involved 6 Animal involved 191
Records Division FOIL Requests 541 Warrants Received 406 Background Checks 818 Background Fee receipts $5,125.00 Bad Check Fee receipts $80.00 Copy fees $929.50 TOTAL RECEIPTS $6,134.50
Transports Courts 64 Mental Health 21 Raise the Age 5 TOTAL TRANSPORTS 90
ACTIVITY REPORT BY TOWN
EVENTS CASES UTTS DWI MVAASHLAND 836 38 151 7 31BALDWIN 137 13 2 0 9BIG FLATS 9310 285 579 17 211CATLIN 325 26 24 2 20CHEMUNG 874 59 424 1 52ELMIRA/TOWN 724 47 163 3 36ELMIRA/CITY 6597 1232 171 9 5ELMIRA HEIGHTS 311 10 20 1 2ERIN 346 33 36 1 16HORSEHEADS/TOWN 4774 514 997 40 171HORSEHEADS/VILLAGE 701 25 67 6 2SOUTHPORT 5973 563 885 19 135VAN ETTEN 300 25 37 1 21VETERAN 545 38 95 1 24WELLSBURG 265 22 54 1 3TOTALS 32018 2930 3805 109 738
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CORRECTIONS DIVISION
CHEMUNG COUNTY JAIL
Maximum Facility Capacity = 264 inmates
Two Distinct Types of Housing Settings:Direct Supervision – For General HousingLinear – For Females, Minors and High Security Inmates
FACILITY STAFFING
1 – Major 1 – Administrative Lieutenant 1 – Administrative Sergeant 3 – Shift Lieutenants 4 – Shift Sergeants62 – Full Time Correction Officers 9 – Part-Time Correction Officers 3 – Full Time Registered Nurses
IN-SERVICE TRAINING• Chemical Agents and Use of Force• Legal Issues• Defensive Driving• Communicable Disease• Blood Borne Pathogens• Firearms Re-Qualification• CPR/AED Training• Report Writing• Sexual Harassment
INMATE EDUCATION SERVICES
The facility must offer educational services to all inmates who are under the age of 21 and have yet to receive their High School Diploma or TASC Diploma. The facility also offers inmates, who are over the age of 20, the opportunity to get their TASC diploma if they have yet to receive their High School Diploma or TASC Diploma. A total of twenty five 16 – 20 year old inmates participated. Another 40 adult inmates (21 & over) participated in educational programs. The total number of inmates who received their TASC Diploma in 2018 was fourteen.
The facility also offers ancillary classes, which cover several different topics. The additional educational programs in 2018 were:
• OSHA 10• Resume Workshops• TASC Math• Resume Workshop / Career Exploration• Flagger Training• Blueprint Reading• Introduction to CNC Machining• Precision Measurements• Introduction to Trade Careers• Carpentry Math / Precision Measurements• Carpentry Tools• Blue Print Reading• Building a House / Electricians Helper
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IN-SERVICE TRAINING
•Chemical Agents and Use of Force
•Legal Issues •Defensive Driving
•Communicable Disease •Blood Borne Pathogens
•Firearms Re-Qualification •CPR / AED Training
•Report Writing
Defensive Driving Training at the jail
INMATE EDUCATION SERVICES: The facility must offer educational services to all inmates who are under the age of 21 and have yet to receive their High School Diploma or TASC Diploma. The facility also offers inmates, who are over the age of 20, the opportunity to get their TASC diploma if they have yet to receive their High School Diploma or TASC Diploma. A total of twenty five 16 – 20 year old inmates participated. Another 40 adult inmates (21 & over) participated in educational programs. The total number of inmates who received their TASC Diploma in 2018 was fourteen. The facility also offers ancillary classes, which cover several different topics. The additional educational programs in 2018 were:
•OSHA 10 •Resume Workshops •TASC Math
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Major John Hamula Correctional Division Commander
CORRECTIONS DIVISION
CHEMUNG COUNTY JAIL
Maximum Facility Capacity = 264 inmates
Two Distinct Types of Housing Settings:
Direct Supervision – For General Housing Linear – For Females, Minors and High Security Inmates
FACILITY STAFFING
1 – Major
1 – Administrative Lieutenant 3 – Shift Lieutenants
1 – Administrative Sergeant 4 – Shift Sergeants
62 – Full Time Correction Officers 9 – Part-Time Correction Officers 3 – Full Time Registered Nurses
Defensive Driving Training at the jail
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MEDICAL
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office employs three full-time nurses and contracts for medical director services from Dr. Roger Schenone. The
Sheriff’s Office also contracts with Chemung County Family Services for mental health needs for the inmate population. The medical division handles a variety of medical conditions, some of which are serious in nature and require medical attention outside the facility resulting in tens of thousands of tax payer dollars each year. Each year, depending on the type of illnesses experienced by the inmate population, medical expenses at the Chemung County Jail fluctuate greatly.
Example of Some of the Services Provided in 2018:
Inmate PregnanciesX-RaysEmergency Room VisitsDental ServicesInmate PhysicalsInmate Education Diabetes, Heart Disease and Consulting Physicians
MEDICATIONSPregnancy – OB/GYN visits 16Child Birth 1Urology Associates 4Plastic Surgeon 5Allergist 1Eye Care 2Gastroenterology 2General Surgeon 6Orthopedic Consult 19STD 83Hand Management Clinic 1ENT 1
DIAGNOSTIC TESTINGCT Scans / MRI 7 Eye Exams 2Ultrasounds 17X-Rays 28Surgery 5Same Day Surgery 3Lab Work 16Breast biopsy 1Mammogram 1KUB 2
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICESProvided by Family Services
One PsychiatristTwo Forensic Counselor
An estimated 809 Inmates were seen by Psychiatrist and Forensic Counselors
An estimated 197 Inmates were evaluated by Crisis
Constant Watches 173
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•Resume Workshop / Career Exploration •Flagger Training •Blueprint Reading •Introduction to CNC Machining •Precision Measurements •Introduction to Trade Careers •Carpentry Math / Precision Measurements •Carpentry Tools •Blue Print Reading •Building a House / Electricians Helper
MEDICAL
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office employs three full-time nurses and contracts for medical director services from Dr. Roger Schenone. The Sheriff’s Office also contracts with Chemung County Family Services for mental health needs for the inmate population. The medical division handles a variety of medical conditions, some of which are serious in nature and require medical attention outside the facility resulting in tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars each year. Each year, depending on the type of illnesses experienced by the inmate population, medical expenses at the Chemung County Jail fluctuate greatly.
Services Provided Include
•Inmate Pregnancies •X-Rays
•Emergency Room Visits •Dental Services
•Inmate Physicals •Inmate Education
−Diabetes, Heart Disease and Medications
Consulting Physicians •Pregnancy – OB/GYN visits = 16
•Child Births = 1 •Urology Associates = 4
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OPERATION H.O.P.E.
The Chemung County Jail began assessing incoming inmates and identifying those that are at risk for Heroin/Opioid addiction. Those inmates identified were provided with addiction treatment and closely monitored medically for withdraw and overdose.
Assessments and Consults for Heroin/Opioid addiction in 2018 = 155 inmates
JAIL STATISTICS
TOTAL ADMISSIONS 2018 1,826 INMATESFelony Incarcerations 609Misdemeanor Incarcerations 866Other Offenses 103Housed in from other Counties 83Federal Inmates 0Parole Violators 165
JAIL ADMISSIONS – 2011 TO 20172011: 2,031 2015: 2.1392012: 2,528 2016: 2,1362013: 2,583 2017: 1,9832014: 2,144
AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION 2018: 161
AVERAGE DAILY POPULATION – 2011 TO 20172011: 162 2015: 1722012: 196 2016: 1662013: 204 2017: 1712014: 169
REVENUE FROM BOARD-INSThe Chemung County Jail housed in a total of 89 inmates in 2018. All inmates were from different counties throughout the State of New York. The counties the facility housed inmates for were Genesee, Oswego, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tompkins.
The total revenue accrued for 2018 from the housed-in inmates was $207,597.00
INMATES TRANSFERRED TO NYSDOCS Males = 80 Females = 9 TOTAL = 89
PAROLE VIOLATORS RETURNED TO NYSDOCSMales = 130Females = 5TOTAL = 135
INMATE MEALS ORDERED AND COSTS:The Chemung County Jail must supply the inmate population with three (3) meals per day. One (1) of the meals must be a hot meal, which is served at the dinner meal. The total cost and number of meals which were order for 2018 is as follows:
Total Meals Ordered 180,096Cost $480,856.32Cost Per Meal $2.67
MEAL EXPENDITURES IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2011: $ 443,036.002012: $ 542,467.002013: $ 580,594.002014: $ 489,075.002015: $ 511,257.002016: $ 512,186.852017: $ 528,928.73
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The total revenue accrued for 2018 from the housed-in inmates was $207,597.00
INMATES TRANSFERRED TO NYSDOCS
Males = 80 Females = 9 TOTAL = 89
PAROLE VIOLATORS RETURNED TO NYSDOCS
Males = 130 Females = 5 TOTAL = 135
INMATE MEALS ORDERED AND COSTS: The Chemung County Jail must supply the inmate population with three (3) meals
per day. One (1) of the meals must be a hot meal, which is served at the dinner meal. The total cost and number of meals which were order for 2018 is as follows:
•TOTAL ORDERED = 180,096
•COST = $480,856.32 •COST PER MEAL = $2.67
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GPS BAIL
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office contracts with Government Payment Services to provide credit card bail for individuals who choose to utilize that method of securing their bail. The actual individual who has been remanded, or a friend or relative, can use their credit card through this system to have bail posted.
70 people utilized this service.56 different dates this service was utilized.$71,745.00 was taken in through GPS in 2018.
Since Implementation of the Program:920 people have used this service771 different dates this service was utilized$1,078,781.50- total amount of bail taken in through GPS since 10/06$1,172.59- average bail for all individuals utilizing this process since 2006
CORRECTIONS EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) is made up of highly trained Correction Officers. Throughout the year, the C.E.R.T. Team is constantly training in areas of cell extractions, inmate uprisings/riots and hostage situations, high profile/risk inmate movement, physical fitness, and violent inmate containment. The C.E.R.T. Team responds to emergency situations and performs entire facility searches for contraband or dangerous instruments.
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Corrections Emergency Response Team:
CERT Team
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) is made up of highly trained Correction Officers. Throughout the year, the C.E.R.T. Team is constantly training in areas of cell extractions, inmate uprisings/riots and hostage situations, high profile/risk inmate movement, physical fitness, and violent inmate containment. The C.E.R.T. Team responds to emergency situations and performs entire facility searches for contraband or dangerous instruments.
Deputy Pirozzolo with K9 Eiger searching the jail Corrections Officer escorting inmate back from Court
CERT Team Corrections Officer escorting inmate back from Court
Deputy Pirozzolo with K9 Eiger searching the jail
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MEAL EXPENDITURES IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
2011: $ 443,036 2012: $ 542,467 2013: $ 580,594 2014: $ 489,075
2015: $ 511,257 2016: $ 512,186.85 2017: $ 528,928.73
GPS BAIL
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office contracts with Government Payment Services to provide credit card bail for individuals who choose to utilize that method of securing their bail. The actual individual who has been remanded, or a friend or relative, can use their credit card through this system to have bail posted.
70 people utilized this service.
56 different dates this service was utilized. $71,745.00 was taken in through GPS in 2018.
Since Implementation of the Program:
920 people have used this service
771 different dates this service was utilized $1,078,781.50- total amount of bail taken in through GPS since 10/06
$1,172.59- average bail for all individuals utilizing this process since 2006
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Corrections Emergency Response Team:
CERT Team
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) is made up of highly trained Correction Officers. Throughout the year, the C.E.R.T. Team is constantly training in areas of cell extractions, inmate uprisings/riots and hostage situations, high profile/risk inmate movement, physical fitness, and violent inmate containment. The C.E.R.T. Team responds to emergency situations and performs entire facility searches for contraband or dangerous instruments.
Deputy Pirozzolo with K9 Eiger searching the jail Corrections Officer escorting inmate back from Court
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SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT
SSU Firearms Training
SSU Team working the Chemung County Fair
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Special Services Unit
SSU training at the Arnot Mall The Special Services Unit consists of 10 members of the Sheriff’s Office. The SSU Team receives 192 hours of training each year to include training on firearms proficiency, physical fitness, search warrant executions, tubular vehicle assaults, methodical searching techniques and room clearing, as well as violent felony warrant arrests.
Active shooter training at the Arnot Mall
The Special Services Unit consists of ten (10) members of the Sheriff’s Office. The SSU Team receives 192 hours of training each year to include training on firearms proficiency, physical fitness, search warrant executions, tubular vehicle assaults, methodical searching techniques and room clearing, as well as violent felony warrant arrests.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICATION DROP-OFF PROGRAM
Since 2010 the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has participated in the National Take-Back initiative in conjunction with the DEA. Each year the events have netted significant results in collecting expired and unused medications that otherwise would be disposed of improperly or possibly stolen. The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participated in two events this year which resulted in the following outcome:
August 28, 2010 133 people/ 252 poundsSeptember 25, 2010 126 people/ 349 pounds
April 30, 2011 155 people/ 465 pounds(no event in the fall of 2011)
April 28, 2012 404 people/ 854 poundsOctober 1, 2012 352 people/ 849 pounds
April 27, 2013 241 people/ 667 poundsOctober 26, 2013 344 people/ 756 pounds
April 26, 2014 376 people/ 1134 pounds September 27, 2014 401 people/ 1008 pounds
September 26, 2015 240 people/ 1211 pounds (no event in the spring of 2015)
April 30, 2016 563 people/ 1847 poundsOctober 22, 2016 252 people/ 637 pounds
April 29, 2017 384 people/ 1096 pounds October 28, 2017 306 people/ 851 pounds
April 28, 2018 385 people/ 1112 pounds October 27, 2018 253 people/ 598 pounds(1st time EPD also participated; We did not obtain their results)
Totals to date since 2010: 4915 people/ 12,822 pounds
BOATER SAFETY COURSE
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office hosted three (3) boater safety events this year. These events were advertised to the public and provided free of charge. The purpose of these classes is to educate boat and personal watercraft (PWC) owners/ operators on the NYS Boater Safety Laws as they apply to various waterways within the state. Also, anyone who is at least ten (10) years of age but not yet 18 who wants to operate a powerboat without adult supervision must attend and successfully complete the eight (8) hour course. In addition, anyone age 14 or older who wants to operate a PWC must attend and successfully complete the course as well. This year’s events were held at the following locations and on the following dates:
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SPECIAL EVENTS
February 24th – Southport Volunteer Fire Department – 6 attendees
March 24th – West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department – 22 attendees
April 7th – Southport Volunteer Fire Department – 25 attendees
A total of 53 persons attended the training provided by Chemung County Sheriff’s Office for 2018.
HR 218
HR 218, is known as the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act”, which was signed into law on July 22, 2004 by then President George W. Bush and exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from local and state prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms. Both the “qualified active law enforcement officer” and “qualified retired law enforcement officer” must meet the definition of just that outlined in the bill.
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office holds HR 218 firearms qualification for qualified retired law enforcement officers twice annually. The qualification is held at the Sheriff Charles D.W. Houper training facility located in Breesport. The average class size per training is generally twenty (20) retired law enforcement officers who are from the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, Elmira City Police Dept., Horseheads Police Dept., Elmira Heights Police Dept., New York State Police and New York State Corrections. In 2018, the Sheriff’s Office certified 30 qualified retired law enforcement officers.
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Boater Safety Course:
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office hosted five boater safety events this year. These events were advertised to the public and provided free of charge. The purpose of these classes is to educate boat and personal watercraft (PWC) owners/ operators on the NYS Boater Safety Laws as they apply to various waterways within the state. Also, anyone who is at least 10 but not yet 18 who wants to operate a powerboat without adult supervision must attend and successfully complete the 8 hour course. In addition, anyone age 14 or older who wants to operate a PWC must attend and successfully complete the course as well. This year’s events were held at the following locations and on the following dates:
March 19, 2016: West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department – 21 Attendees March 26, 2016: West Elmira Fire Department – 17 Attendees April 2, 2016: Golden Glow Fire Department – 11 Attendees
April 16, 2016: Southport Fire Department– 17 Attendees May 14, 2016: Southport Fire Department – 16 Attendees
A total of 82 persons attended the training provided by Chemung County Sheriff’s Office for 2016. It is our hope to continue providing these classes for 2017.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Campers getting ready to be taken to the Sheriff’s Summer Camp
NEW YORK STATE SHERIFF’S SUMMER CAMP:
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participates in the New York State Sheriff’s Association Institute Summer Camp located on Keuka Lake every summer. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 who, because of economic reasons, would not have an opportunity to attend a summer camp or enjoy a summer vacation. Three (3) weeks every summer, dozens of children from Chemung County attend the camp, free of charge, and enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp promotes healthy activities for the kids and at the end of the week the campers learn that some of the counselors, whom they become friends with, are really Deputy Sheriffs from around the state.
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New York State Sheriff’s Summer Camp:
Campers getting ready to be taken to the Sheriff’s Summer Camp The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participates in the New York State Sheriff’s Association Institute Summer Camp located on Keuka Lake every summer. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 who, because of economic reasons, would not have an opportunity to attend a summer camp or enjoy a summer vacation. Three (3) weeks every summer, dozens of children from Chemung County attend the camp, free of charge, and enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp promotes healthy activities for the kids and at the end of the week the campers learn that some of the counselors, whom they become friends with, are really Deputy Sheriffs from around the state.
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New York State Sheriff’s Summer Camp:
Campers getting ready to be taken to the Sheriff’s Summer Camp The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office participates in the New York State Sheriff’s Association Institute Summer Camp located on Keuka Lake every summer. The camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 who, because of economic reasons, would not have an opportunity to attend a summer camp or enjoy a summer vacation. Three (3) weeks every summer, dozens of children from Chemung County attend the camp, free of charge, and enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp promotes healthy activities for the kids and at the end of the week the campers learn that some of the counselors, whom they become friends with, are really Deputy Sheriffs from around the state.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sheriff Moss giving 2nd Amendment at the Twin Tier Expo in 2017
Lt Demuth presenting an Active Shooter presentation
Medication Drop Off
Sheriff Moss and Dep. Smith at Strong Kids Safe Kids Event
Deputy Pirozzolo and K9 Eiger at the Chemung Speedrome
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Community Outreach:
Sheriff Moss giving 2nd Amendment at the Twin Tier Expo in 2017
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Sheriff Moss and Dep. Smith at Strong Kids Safe Kids Event
Wellsburg Parade with the NYSP
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
CHEMUNG COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE EMPLOYEES AT ARCTIC LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS
For over 100 years, The Arctic League has provided gifts on Christmas morning to needy children in Chemung County. In 2018, Arctic League volunteers delivered gifts to over 3,100 children in Chemung County on Christmas!
Every year the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office employee’s kicks off the holiday season with the Arctic League Packing Night. In 2018, over 23 employees and their families participated in the sorting and getting the gifts ready for packaging to be delivered families in need. It’s the Sheriff’s Office employees way of giving back to the people they serve.
Chemung County Sheriff’s Office employee at Arctic League Headquarters
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2018 RETIREMENTS
In 2018, the Sheriff’s Office had two (2) long-time senior division commanders, one (1) senior Deputy Sheriff, and one (1) Corrections Officer retire. They had a combined 110 years of service and knowledge with the Sheriff’s Office. Captain Douglas Houper started in 1991 as a Corrections Officer and rose through the ranks to head the Patrol Services Division until his retirement in June. Lieutenant Sharon Douglas started in 1990 as a Deputy Sheriff and rose through the ranks to Lieutenant and division head of the Civil/Community Services Division until her retirement in March. Deputy Sheriff Michael Ruocco started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1998 as Deputy Sheriff until his retirement in December with 25 years of Law Enforcement Experience. Correction Officer Joseph Spencer started his career with the Sheriff’s Office in 1988 serving as a Correction Officer for 30 years. Their knowledge and professionalism will be missed, but we wish them well in their well-deserved retirement
Capt. Douglas Houper
Deputy Michael Ruocco
Lt. Sharon Douglas
Correction Officer Joseph Spencer
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2018 RETIREMENTS
Sheriff Christopher J. Moss joined the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1989 and worked his way through the ranks, being elected to Sheriff of Chemung County in 2005. After serving as Sheriff of Chemung County for 13 years, Sheriff Moss will be the next Chemung County Executive, having been elected to the office in November of 2018. We wish County Executive Moss well in his new position.
COMMITMENT
As the need for law enforcement services changes, the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office
attempts to keep in step by increasing in-service training, technology and equipment.
As the number of calls for service increase and the resources of the Sheriff’s Office
decrease, we must continually make decisions pertaining to prioritizing the types of calls
and incidents that we respond to. The need to have knowledgeable and professionally
trained staff to deal with the many issues and emotions of citizens is paramount to
operating a successful law enforcement operation. The Sheriff’s Office will continue
to bring these professional services to the citizens of Chemung County in the manner
prescribed by our Mission Statement.