SHERIFFS OF BROOME COUNTY
Years In Service
1806-1807
1808
1809-1812
1813-1815
1816-1817
1818-1820
Jan 1821-Feb 1821
March 1821-Dec 1821
1822-1824
1825-1827
1828-1830
1831-1833
1834-1836
1837-1839
1840-1842
1843-1845
1846-1847
Jan 1848-Dec 1848
Nov 1848-1850
1851-1853
1854-1856
1857-1859
1860-1862
1863-1865
1866-1868
1869-1871
1872-1874
1875-1877
1878-1880
1881-1883
1884-1886
1887-1889
1890-1892
1893-1895
1896-1898
Sheriff
William Woodruff
Jacob McKinney
Chester Patterson
Thomas Whitney
Oliver Huntington
William Chamberlain
Chauncey Hyde
Joseph Patterson
Noel Shaw
Benjamin B. Nichols
Jesse Hinds Jr
James Stoddard
Robert O Edwards
Robert Harper
Levi Dimmick
Joseph Bartlett
Usebe Kent
Benjamin T Miller
William Cook
Mason Wattles
James B Balch
Erastus Burghardt
John B Bowen
Frederick W Martin
Robert Brown
Frederick W Martin
Philotus Edmister
George W Dunn
Lewis Chester Bartlett
S. Foster Black
James Brown
Winfield S Stone
Frederick P Ockerman
Urbane S Stevens
Augustus G Wales
Years In Service
1899-1901
1902-1904
1905-1907
1908-1910
1911-1913
1914-1916
1917-1919
1920-1921
1922-1923
1923-1925
1926-1928
1929-1931
1932-1934
1935-1937
1938-1946
1947-1949
1951-1959
1960-1974
1975-1980
1981-1990
1991-1998
1999-
Sheriff
Fred J Lnderlied
Harry P Worthing
John Patterson
Maurice E Tompkins
Arthur M Seaman
Jess C Hover
Bartley M Holcomb
George W Perrine
William S Robinson
Harry C Scudder
Charles E Watson
Maurice J Pope
Charles W Kress
Arlington B Thatcher
Earl J Daniels
Arlington B Thatcher
Ross L Cooley
John M Perhach
John Andrews
Anthony C Ruffo
Geno DeAngelo
David E Harder
INDEX
SECTION
Business Office
PAGE
3
Explorer Post
4-5
Civil Division
6-9
Highway Patrol Division
10 - 15
Motorcycle Unit
16 - 17
K – 9 Unit
18 - 19
Marine Unit
20
Community Policing/DARE
21 - 24
Detective Division/ Juvenile/ Warrants
25 - 31
Broome County Special Investigations Task Force
31 - 38
Law Enforcement Training Division
38 - 43
Records Division
44 - 55
Identification Division
56 - 59
Corrections Division
69 - 84
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BUSINESS OFFICE
The Business Office maintains all departmental financial functions such as Cash Receipts, Cash Disbursements
and Accounts Payable. The accounts involved are Commissary/Inmate Funds, Bail & Fine Funds, Pistol Permits
& Identification Funds, Records Funds and all Civil Account Funds. The staff assigned is as follows:
One Principal Account Clerk
One Senior Account Clerk/Typist
Two Account Clerk/Typists
The Business Office maintains the payroll records for the 260 employees of the Sheriff’s Office, as well as the
input, auditing and disposition of paychecks, and employee attendance records.
Worker’s Compensation files and all necessary reports are also maintained in the Business Office. In 2007, the
business office processed 12 Worker Compensation Claims. Of these, 3 were from Highway Patrol and 9 were
from Corrections.
Purchase order and claim voucher records are maintained through an Excel program, which allows for up-todate data needed to make necessary financial decisions. In 2007, 378 purchase orders and 420 claim vouchers
were processed.
768 transactions and funds handled as bails and fines amounted to $720,980.00.
The Business Office processed transactions for open civil accounts, of which 1,509 were new income
executions and 212 were new property executions. This represents a 10.1% increase over 2006. Income
executions that required additional service upon employers (generating additional fee income) amounted to
1112 cases. 1,645 cases were closed as satisfied; nulla bona’s and balance nulla bona’s.
The number of receipts processed in 2007 was 24,092 which are approximately 92 payments a day.
Disbursements relevant to these accounts amounted to 3,149 which is approximately 262 per month. . Sheriff’s
fees (Poundage – 5% of all payments received) amounted to $132,592.81. Fees generated for Income and
Property Executions amounted to $96,977.00.
All inmates and commissary funds are processed through the Business Office. Daily funds are received,
deposited and posted to the inmate accounts through the Swanson Banking System. $456,631.18 was receipted
through the inmate funds account and $444,639.72 was disbursed. Audits are conducted using the automated
system and balanced to the manual control accounts on a weekly basis. Swanson Corporation processes all
commissary orders and delivers the orders to the facility. This procedure has helped diminish inventory
shortages and employee expenses. Receipts amounting to $71,994.58 were processed through the commissary
funds account and $89,239.73 was disbursed in 2007. Net sales generated from the commissary account for
2007 were $269,086.13 and commissions from these sales amounted to $69,962.40.
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BROOME COUNTY SHERIFF’S LAW
ENFORCEMENT EXPLORER POST #100
Since 1996 the Broome County Sheriff’s Office has sponsored a Law Enforcement Explorer Program that is
open to males and females ages 14-20. Its purpose is to introduce our youth to Law Enforcement careers and to
the Criminal Justice System. Additionally, our goal is to promote character development, self-esteem and
citizenship training among Broome County’s youth.
The Explorers meet once a week for two hours. During this time they receive training and instruction on child
fingerprinting, traffic enforcement, crime scene investigation, officer survival, shoot-don’t-shoot, the use of
force, K-9, criminal procedure law, domestic violence, etc. The program is similar to a basic recruit police
academy. The Explorers are issued uniforms that were purchased with funds from grants, fundraising, and
donations. This hands-on approach provides valuable experiences that are challenging, thought provoking and
essential to the development of young people interested in law enforcement. Explorers learn about career
opportunities in Law Enforcement at the local, state, federal, and military levels while analyzing criminal
justice education requirements and visiting law enforcement training academies. They have the opportunity to
assist Sheriff’s Deputies in different training exercises, such as certain alcohol and tobacco stings. The Sheriff’s
Detectives partner with Explorers and take them to various business establishments to attempt to purchase
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cigarettes or alcohol. The purpose is to check these establishments for compliance with Local and State laws
regarding the sale of alcohol and tobacco products to anyone underage. They are under the direct supervision of
the detectives to ensure that problems do not occur. In the past year Explorers have also worked with other local
police agencies. Endicott Police, Johnson City Police and Vestal Police have used the Sheriff’s Explores to
conduct similar type investigations in their communities with great results.
In February of 2007, the Explorers defended their title in the annual “Explorer Post Mall Show” by taking first
place honors. This made it the eighth consecutive year they have enjoyed first place honors. The exhibit
consisted of child fingerprinting where over 175 children were processed. Demonstrations were done in K-9,
defensive tactics and handcuffing procedures. The Explorers also ran a ten-minute video that they produced
highlighting the different material and topics that are covered in the program. In 2007, the Explorers worked
over 85 events including: the Speidi Fest/Balloon Rally, Discovery Center Truck Days, YESCAP, Teammates
for Life, Winter Carnival, and Summer Events, Lourdes Wellness Relay for Life, Survival walk at McArthur
Park, Boy Scouts overnighter camping event, Arthritis Foundation Walk/Run, and the annual Lee Barta run, just
to name a few. They also assist with the Sheriff’s Summer Camp program. In October of 2005, the explorers
were introduced to Operation Safe Child. Explorers have been assisting Deputies in downloading information
into a database and transmitting that information to the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). This data
collection enhances the ability of law enforcement to locate missing or abducted children. Continued requests
for the Explorers are indicative of the success of the program. By working these events each year, the Explorer
Program has created a cost savings to the community. Money that would have been spent in overtime to have 2
or 3 police officers present at community events is now reduced to paying just one police officer while having 4
or 5 Explorers assigned to assist with that agency. This also helps build a better working relationship and
understanding between our youth and law enforcement officers. The Sheriff receives numerous requests each
year for the Law Enforcement Explorers to assist in community events. Traffic control, security and child
fingerprinting are a large portion of their community service programs.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Explorer Post is one of the more successful exploring posts in
the county. Many exploring posts have started using our curriculum and course outlines as a guide. The success
rate is a result of continual adult leadership and programs that encourage youth development. The increase of
responsibility and accountability with the development of positions, such as Sergeant and Lieutenant have
helped to secure the popularity and success. The Explorers are presently working on fundraisers and donations
so they may compete in many local law enforcement competitions and also to purchase equipment.
At the present time we have 15 students enrolled in the Law Enforcement Explorer Program. We also have
students who are acting as instructors, teaching search and rescue procedures to local Boy Scout Troops in the
area using course outlines and training they received while in the explorer program. Over the past ten years this
program has helped many of Broome County’s youth come together to learn about law enforcement and how it
affects not only themselves but also their community. It has helped many of its students to know that whether
they become police officers, security guards, Secret Service or FBI agents, or any career in law enforcement
that this is what they want to do. They also know that the Broome County Explorer program has helped
them in many ways and has brought them one step closer to their goal. Over the past year the Broome County
Sheriff’s Office has hired a former member of the explorer post to their Corrections Division.
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2 Civil Deputies
2 Keyboard Specialists
CIVIL DIVISION 2007
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office Civil Enforcement Division is responsible for the enforcement of all civil
processes in Broome County which include Summonses, Property Executions, Evictions, Income Executions
and Subpoenas just to name a few. The Courts in Broome County and the surrounding counties depend on our
Deputies to handle matters received from various Towns, Cities, Supreme, Surrogates and Family Courts. Our
division often receives Orders of Protections, Summons and Petitions and other orders from all counties in New
York as well as other states requesting us to affect service for them within our county.
In the year 2007, the Civil Division brought in 6,543 cases, an increase of 199 from the previous year. The Civil
Division processed over 700 Summonses, 745 Evictions, 231 Property Executions and 1,520 Income
Executions. . Family Court services, which include Neglect, Juvenile Delinquency cases, support petitions,
Orders of Protection, Sexual Abuse petitions, modification hearings, and other kinds of orders and petitions
totaled 2,761 services, an increase of 98 from the previous year and an increase of 578 from 2005 . A more
detailed breakdown of these services is included in this report.
When attempting to effect service, our Deputies spend vast amounts of time investigating and locating people to
be served. Incorrect addresses, names and information are given to our office and it becomes a time-consuming
process to search for the correct information. Oftentimes the Deputies must send inquires to local Post Offices
or question friends, relatives and neighbors of the address in which they must service. They will also investigate
former employers to seek current information or research names in the office from the computer and other
resources that are available to them. As a result of their countless hours of investigation, 6,201 services out of
6,543 were served. Only 342 services were unable to be served. 250 services were returned either at the request
of the courts or attorneys.
The Civil Enforcement Division handles numerous warrants of evictions for Broome County. The process for
enforcing an eviction would include the Deputies overseeing the actual removal of a tenant’s personal property.
The Deputy would ensure that the rights of both the landlord and tenant are being observed and seeing that
proper procedures and laws are being followed. A Deputy could spend several hours on each eviction
depending upon the situation. On the occasion of enforcing a warrant for a business such as a restaurant or an
established business, our Deputies have spent 6 to10 hours assuring the removal of equipment, furniture, and
inventory.
Revenue brought in for services in 2007 was $ 200,710.05 for Sheriff fees including mileage, $132,592.81 for
poundage and $420.50 for storage fees totaling $333,723.36. This money is all turned over to Broome County.
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The County Attorney’s Office, Real Property Tax, The District Attorney’s Office, the County Health
Department, Support Collection and the Department of Social Services utilize the Civil Enforcement Office in
servicing their legal process and violation notices. These county offices also seek assistance in service and
procedure of Civil Law.
Civil Division
700
600
500
618
607
602
567
494
587
567
530
515
533
474
449
400
300
200
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
100
0
1
Monthly Numbers
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CIVIL DIVISION - ANNUAL FIGURES
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
JANUARY
496
571
440
535
537
602
FEBRUARY
435
473
426
472
483
494
MARCH
537
479
552
524
655
607
APRIL
468
599
553
488
457
530
MAY
457
496
484
528
573
474
JUNE
408
574
505
516
529
567
JULY
505
526
626
551
500
618
AUGUST
546
473
497
600
548
567
SEPTEMBER
481
483
602
597
477
515
OCTOBER
524
546
569
553
620
587
NOVEMBER
441
428
560
550
469
533
DECEMBER
466
453
496
501
496
449
5764
6101
6310
6415
6344
6543
TOTAL
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CIVIL DIVISION YEARLY SERVICES REPORT 2007
Citations
Divorce Actions
Evictions
Income Executions
Information Subpoenas
Notice To Tenants
Order To Show Cause
Other
Order Of Seizure
Order Of Attachment
Petition and Petition
Postings (Notice Of Sale)
Property Executions
Personal Property Sales
Personal Property Seizures
Real Property Sales
Returns
Subpoenas
Summons With Notice/Complaint
Warrants Of Arrest (Civil Warrants)
14
32
745
1,520
31
45
18
64
1
0
34
4
217
8
3
6
342
52
642
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SUBTOTAL
3,782
Family Court Personal Services
Family Court OrderProt/TempOrderProtection
1,698
1,063
Family Court SUBTOTAL
2,761
Total
6,543
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HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division serves the residents of Broome County, being the primary law enforcement agency for 48%
of the county’s residents. Our Deputies serve the county’s residents within the local municipalities as they
attend school, work and shop outside the city and villages within the county. In an effort to further serve the
residents of Broome County our Deputies provide service to the five municipal police agencies within the
county and answers calls for service in those jurisdictions whenever a need arises. This Division is responsible
for enforcing the laws of the State of New York while patrolling 1008 miles of state highways, 350 miles of
county roads, and 927 miles of town roads on a twenty four hour, seven day a week basis. It is also responsible
for patrolling the waterways throughout the county.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Patrol Division is staffed as follows:
1 Captain
1 Lieutenant
6 Sergeants
28 Deputy Sheriffs
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Deputy Goodwin examines vehicle from a June 21st fatal accident in the Town of Maine
The Patrol Division handled 18,463 calls for service and an additional 9,201 deputy generated “quick calls” in
2007. Quick calls are generated by Broome Communications dispatchers when a deputy conducts a vehicle stop
or exits his patrol vehicle to investigate a suspicious condition or check on a vehicle. A quick call may or may
not be turned into an incident depending upon what the deputy finds. The following is a breakdown of the calls:
Breakdown by shift
0700 – 1500
1500 – 2300
2300 – 0700
7,012 (37.8%)
8,163 (44.4%)
3,288 (17.7%)
Breakdown by day of week
Calls for service - Breakdown by shift
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
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Calls for service Breakdown by shift
0700-1500
1500-2300
2300-0700
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2,323 (12.6%)
2,706 (14.7%)
2,588 (14.0%)
2,643 (14.3%)
2,629 (14.2%)
3,014 (16.3%)
2,560 (13.9%)
Calls for Service - Breakdow n by Weekday
3,500
3,000
2,500
2,000
1,500
1,000
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CHUCK HAUPT / Press & Sun-Bulletin
Wreckage is scattered between Interstate 88 near exit 6 in Harpursville following a fatal tractor-trailer accident Thursday
morning. When police and fire crews arrived, the truck was on fire, said Capt. Michael Fedish from the Broome County
Sheriff's Office. The driver had been eastbound on I-88 when he lost control of his vehicle on the overpass, going through the
guard rail to the other side of the highway, Fedish said. He then crashed onto Route 79, which goes under the span, scattering
wreckage and cargo along the embankment where it came to rest after catching on fire.
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2007 Complaints by Jurisdiction
City of Binghamton
Town of Afton
Town of Barker
Town of Binghamton
Town of Chenango
Town of Colesville
Town of Conklin
Town of Deposit
Town of Dickinson
Town of Fenton
Town of Greene
Town of Kirkwood
Town of Lisle
Town of Maine
Town of Nanticoke
Town of Sanford
Town of Triangle
Town of Union
Town of Vestal
Town of Windsor
Village of Deposit
Village of Endicott
Village of Johnson City
Village of Lisle
Village of Port Dickinson
Village of Whitney Point
Village of Windsor
Out of County
Multi-jurisdictional
Total Complaints
378
2
501
668
2,672
885
772
7
2,996
1,381
3
1,095
381
835
157
67
160
3,846
76
491
8
156
232
45
78
274
110
22
165
18,463
Photos of the debris field from the November 20th single engine plane crash in the Town of Maine,
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Patrol Division Arrests
Vehicle & Traffic Offenses
DWI over .08
DWI/DWAI Drugs
Miscellaneous Other
Seat Belts
Cell Phone
Reckless Driving
Speeding
Signs & Signals
Failure to Comply
ATV/Boat/Snowmobile
Leaving the Scene of an MVA
Driving while Suspended/Revoked
Unlicensed Operation
Registration/Plate Violations
Equipment/Inspection Violations
Parking Violations
Total of Violations
39
65
493
549
468
21
2153
1794
38
28
60
379
462
602
2483
245
9879
Penal Law, State Law and Violations Arrests
Felony
Misdemeanor
Violation
Warrant Arrests
96
365
529
119
Total
1109
800
700
600
500
2007
400
2006
300
2005
200
100
0
Felony
Mis.
Violations
Warrants
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Fleet Mileage
During the year 2007, Deputies and Supervisors of the Broome County Sheriff’s Patrol Division traveled
549,383 miles using county owned vehicles. A mileage breakdown for the individual vehicles follows.
Car Number
Mileage
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
K9-1
K9-2
K9-3
Total Miles
27,743
30,558
15,143
42,062
52,911
35,422
21,880
47,814
37,807
14,137
18,197
48,458
50,446
31,684
10,843
4,619
21,824
16,835
21,000
549,383
Stop DWI Task Force
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has shown a continued commitment to the community by actively
participating in the Stop DWI Program. Throughout 2007, Patrol Division Deputies logged 293.5 man-hours
enforcing Vehicle and Traffic Laws in an effort to make the roadways of Broome County safer. Fifteen
Deputies participated in the Stop DWI Program during 2007. In their effort to stop and arrest DWI drivers,
Deputies also found other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Statistics for the STOP DWI Patrol are as
follows:
Deputies participating:
Man-hours worked:
DWI arrests:
V&T arrests:
15
293.5
13
296
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Patrol Division Motorcycle Unit
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Deputy Ed Sakowski on MC 1
In 2007, The Broome County Sheriff’s Motorcycle Unit consisted of only three full-time riders. Due to an
accident last year, the Motor Unit began the 2007 season equipped with only ONE Harley Davidson Police
Motorcycle. It is a 2000 model FLHPI 88 Police Road King, designated as MC1. By the middle of the season,
we took delivery on our new 2007 Harley Davidson Police Motorcycle, designated as MC2. The new
Motorcycle is also a FLHPI Police Road King, but with several upgrades, including a 95 cubic inch engine, a 6
speed transmission and an ABS Braking System. Both MC1 and MC2 are in serviceable condition at this time.
Additionally, we can transport one or both units in our 9x12 enclosed transport trailer. MC1 is equipped with a
portable STALKER handheld radar unit that can be used for stationary speed enforcement. MC2 is equipped
with a new hard-mounted STALKER DUAL radar unit that can be utilized for both stationary and moving radar
with both a front and rear antennae.
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2007 Unit Mileage
MC1 - 1361 miles
MC2 - 522 miles
Total - 1883 miles
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The Motor Unit’s patrol season began on March 3rd, continuing through early November. The Motorcycle Unit
was again deployed only sporadically during the 2007 season for regular patrol duties, due to the continual
shortage of manpower for regular Highway Patrol duties, along with the delayed delivery of our new
motorcycle as earlier described. In addition, only ONE of the three full-time operators was assigned to the 7am3pm shift, with the other two working the 3-11pm shift. This made for little patrol coverage during dayshift
hours. A review of the summer’s assigned shifts revealed that the motor unit was only deployed a total of 7
times for routine Uniformed Patrol duties.
Motor Unit members issued 36 traffic citations, 1 Penal Law arrest and generated more citations for other
Sheriff’s patrols by participating in seatbelt enforcement and road rage campaigns throughout the summer.
In addition to routine patrol duties and traffic enforcement, Motor Unit assignments also include parades and
special details. Despite earlier described shortages of staffing and our lack of a second motorcycle for half of
the season, the Motor Unit was able to INCREASE our participation in these types of events by nearly onethird, thereby increasing our exposure to the public. A list of included details is as follows;
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 3.
West Corners Little League Parade, April 21.
Norminster Pre-School Detail, May 1
B.C. Police Week Display, Oakdale Mall, May 3 - 5.
Broome County Special Olympics, May 5.
Danielle 5K Run, May 6.
American Legion Veterans Walk, May 20.
Detective Gerald Hoyt Funeral Detail, May 22.
Memorial Day Parade Detail, May 28.
Chenango Bridge Ice Cream Social, June 1.
Hillcrest Booster Days Parade, June 9.
Homer Brink Elementary School Detail, June 14.
Broome County Air Show, June 29 – 30.
Broome County Parks Triathlon (Dorchester Park), July 7.
PAL Camp Family Resource Center picnic, July 27.
Spiedie Fest, August 3 - 5.
Speidie Fest Motorcycle Escort Detail, August 4.
Town of Maine National Night Out, August 7.
Chris Thater Memorial Race, August 26.
Conklin Field Days Parade Detail, September 6.
H.O.G. / Toys for Tots Run, September 8.
BAE Systems Veteran’s Ride, September 15.
Columbus Day Parade, October 8.
Geno DeAngelo Benefit Ride, October 20.
Veteran’s Day Parade, November 11.
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K-9 Unit
Deputy Wilcox and K-9 Kobi instructing the 2007 Law Enforcement Academy
The Unit is comprised of three Deputies with German shepherd partners, two of which are trained in bomb
detection and one in narcotics detection. Unit members are Deputy Daniel Wilcox with K-9 Kobi {Narcotics},
Deputy Daniel Balmer with K-9 Luke {Bombs} and Deputy Alan Bennett with K-9 Torre {Bombs}.
Throughout the year, twelve law enforcement agencies requested the service of the Unit. These agencies were
the Binghamton Police Bureau, Endicott Police Department, Port Dickinson Police Department, Johnson City
Police Department, Vestal Police Department, the New York State Police, the Pennsylvania State Police,
Cornell University Police, Tioga County Sheriff, Greene Village Police, Norwich City Police and the Cortland
County Sheriff’s Office.
Ten area School Districts, as well as BOCES and Binghamton University, requested the service of the K-9 Unit.
The districts were the Whitney Point School District, Maine-Endwell School District, Windsor School District,
Chenango Valley School District, Harpursville School District, Johnson City School District, Vestal School
District, Norwich School District, Newark Valley School District and the Greene School District.
In total, the Unit had 145 deployments for the year 2007. The following is a breakdown of the deployments.
Bomb Searches:
Narcotic Searches:
Tracks:
4
18
49
18
Building Searches:
Officer Safety Uses:
Suspect Apprehensions:
Public Demonstrations:
Persons {other} located:
8
33
16
30
5
Deputy Bennett and K-9 Torre
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MARINE PATROL
The Marine Patrol is comprised of two Patrol Sergeants and seven Deputies who are responsible for the
enforcement of boating safety regulations, as well as conducting search, rescue, and recovery operations. These
officers are also responsible for the verification and assignment of Hull Identification Number for registration
purposes. This unit utilizes three boats to patrol the waterways of Broome County, a 14 foot Grumman
aluminum boat powered by a 30 horse power Mercury motor, a 14 foot Quicksilver inflatable boat powered by
a 25 horse power Mercury motor, and a 16 foot Rivercraft air boat. The Marine Patrol is also equipped with an
underwater video camera and a Global Positioning System.
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On March 15, 2007, the Marine Patrol was dispatched to the area of Stillwater Road in the Town of
Conklin for an evacuation detail due to an ice jam in the Susquehanna River causing the river to back-up.
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In June 2007 two members attended a three day training session for Swift Water Rescue.
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On July 7th the Marine Patrol was deployed to Dorchester Park in the Town of Triangle to provide safety
and security for the Broome County Parks Triathlon.
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Community Policing Division
The Community Policing Divisions employs one full – time Deputy.
This Deputy is responsible for all Community Service Projects as well as serving as a full time School Resource
Officer.
School Resource Officer
The School Resource Officer program is a collaborative effort by certified law enforcement officers, educators,
students, parents and the community to offer educational programs in the schools to reduce crime, drug abuse,
and violence and provide a safe environment. It is the responsibility of the Deputy to focus on the needs of the
school and assist the administration in accomplishing their goals.
The School Resource Officer is committed to promoting a concept of school based law enforcement. This
TRIAD concept allows the School Resource Officer to act as a Teacher, Counselor and Law Enforcement
Officer.
School Resource Officers work with students, parents and school staff on a daily basis. The Deputy is required
to develop and teach lessons to students on numerous subjects. These lessons include but are not limited to;
Alcohol Use, Adolescence, Community Policing, Delinquent Behavior, Drivers Education, Laws and Policies,
Safety, Self-Esteem, Special Law Enforcement Units, Substance Abuse and Violence.
Officers also assist students, parents and staff as counselors. Counseling sessions may be for behavioral
problems or for persons in crisis. The Deputy talks to students regarding careers in Law Enforcement. The
Deputy also assists the school in their disaster planning issues. They conduct investigations of incidents in and
around the school. They also make any arrests as a result of these investigations.
The Broome County’s School Resource Officer works in the Maine Endwell School District, as well as the
Chenango Valley School District. This partnership of law enforcement, school district, parents and the
community, provides a safe and successful learning environment.
School Resource Officer – Activities for 2007
Complaints
Arrests
Problem solving/students
Problem Solving/ Parents
Meetings in School
Classroom Presentations
Assist Road Patrol
Outside Agency Referrals
Parking Complaints
7
0
22
2
6
12
19
2
22
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Parades
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office participates in several parades throughout the County during the year. We
utilize the Community Policing vehicle and Community Policing Patrol car, as well regular patrol vehicles,
motorcycles, and our boat. The parades we participated in for the year of 2007 are - Johnson City, Kirkwood,
Windsor, Conklin, Vestal, Boscov’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Endicott’s Christmas Parade, the Town of
Maine Veterans Parade, Hillcrest Field Days, Binghamton St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Binghamton
Veteran’s Day Parade.
Neighborhood Watch Programs
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office continually works with citizens within the County helping them establish
Neighborhood Watch. The program encourages citizens to be active within their neighborhood in preventing
crime and assisting the police by being good observers in the community. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office
added 2 new Neighborhood Watch communities to the existing 17. Our program now has over 700 Broome
County families involved in the program.
Safe Senior Programs
The community policing division trained over 1,800 seniors this year on the issues of telemarketing fraud,
investment scams, auto safety and theft prevention. Programs were offered at local senior centers and housing,
area churches, the AARP Senior Picnic at Highland Park, the Senior Picnic at Broome Community College.
Safe Boating
The Community Policing Division gave 4 New York State Safe Boating courses in 2007 and certified 130 new
safe boaters.
Child Safety Seat Checkpoints
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Broome County Health Department, held several
child safety seat checkpoints. These check points are located at the Broome County Public Safety Building on
the first Tuesday of each month from 9:00 AM until Noon. The checkpoints are locations where parents come
to learn the proper use and installation of a child safety seat. During the year, 101 child seats were inspected,
and an additional 230 Child Safety Seats were distributed. There were also several special checkpoints held at
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the Empire Federal Credit Union, the GHS Federal Credit Union and the Broome Community College Child
Safety Day.
Grants
The Community Policing Office authored 3 grants for the 2007 year. These grants totaled $35,526.40.
Grant number one was for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The $12,300.80 paid for 240
hours of additional patrol on Broome County Highways. Deputies used these hours to curb aggressive driving
habits, thus lowering motor vehicle accidents attributed to aggressive driving.
Grant number two was from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Council for the Buckle Up New York (BUNY)
Campaign. This grant was for a total of $9,225.60 and was used to place 200 additional Deputy Patrol hours on
Broome County Highways to curb the non-use of seat belts.
Grant number three was for Child Safety Seats. The grant of $14,000.00 allowed the Sheriff to purchase 360
new child safety seats and distribute them to needy families in Broome County. In 2007 the Sheriff’s Office
distributed 230 FREE child seats.
Speed Tracker Trailers
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office obtained two new Speed Tracker Trailers through funding from
Senator Thomas Libous. The Speed Tracker Trailers are self-contained units. They are equipped with their
own power source and speed-measuring equipment. When they are set up in a specific area, they read vehicle
speeds. The trailers are pre-programmed to light up the speed of the vehicle and if the vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed, the unit will flash the speed and inform the driver of the violation. These Tracker Trailers
have proven to be very effective in curbing speeding vehicle problems. They are also available for all Police
Agencies in Broome County.
Stealth Stat
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office operates a Stealth Stat, which is a computer generated speed-measuring
device. The device may be placed in neighborhoods to monitor speeds of motor vehicles while maintaining a
stealth appearance. This allows the Broome County Sheriff’s Office to track and compute types of vehicles,
speeds, and the time of day which vehicles travel the road. The Stealth Stat is available to all police agencies in
Broome County. It has proven valuable to administrating manpower needs for traffic enforcement.
TRIAD
The Broome County Sheriff’s Community Policing Office represents our agency in the local TRIAD.
TRIAD is community organizations that assist senior citizens, law enforcement, as well as seniors themselves
working together for the betterment of the senior citizen population in our community. The year 2007 was
committed to several projects, such education programs for seniors in telemarketing fraud, home repair fraud
and identity theft.
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Safe Child I.D. Program
The Broome County Safe Child I.D. program is offered by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. To date, we
are the only Law Enforcement Agency in the Southern Tier of New York operating the Safe Child I.D.
Program. A total of 2421 children were entered into the program in 2007.
The Safe Child I.D. Program was established by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services
along with the New York State Sheriff’s Association, the New York State Police and the New York State
Chief’s of Police Association. It is designed to have children between the ages of three and eighteen entered
into a central data base through the Missing and Exploited Children Clearing House. When a child is entered
into the data base the information may be obtained only by Law Enforcement Agencies to locate missing
children. The information is available Twenty Four Hours a day for any Law Enforcement Agency. This
information will assist Law Enforcement to rapidly locate a missing child. It is one of the most valuable tools in
the fight to keep our children safe.
Deputy Leo Skiba working the Safe Child ID Program
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DETECTIVE DIVISION
The Broome County Sheriff’s Detective Division is comprised of one Lieutenant who supervises two Detective
Sergeants. The General Investigations Sergeant supervises four General Investigations Detectives, one Juvenile
Detective and two Deputy Sheriff’s assigned to the Warrant Division. The Special Investigations Sergeant
supervises five SIU Detectives. Members assigned to the Division maintain the sex offender registry, DNA
gathering registry and evidence control. Members are assigned to the Southern Tier Child Predator Task Force,
Operation Impact, Child Advocacy Case Review Committee, Gang Task Force Meetings, Counter Terrorism
Zone Meetings, Bank Security Meetings and Retail Security Meetings. Members also provide presentations to
various government and private groups.
General Investigations Unit
MONTH
CRIMINAL
JANUARY
28
FEBRUARY
18
MARCH
46
APRIL
31
MAY
22
JUNE
24
JULY
21
AUGUST
17
SEPTEMBER
17
OCTOBER
34
NOVEMBER
14
DECEMBER
25
TOTAL
297
JUVENILE
12
10
16
12
18
13
16
10
12
10
8
9
146
TOTAL
CASES
443
General Investigations Unit
MONTH
FELONY MISDEMEANOR
JANUARY
41
5
FEBRUARY
24
5
MARCH
24
8
APRIL
16
15
MAY
17
3
JUNE
8
3
JULY
8
2
AUGUST
28
3
SEPTEMBER
5
6
OCTOBER
53
5
NOVEMBER
6
2
VIOLATION
1
5
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
2
JUVENILE
5
2
6
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
25
DECEMBER
11
12
0
TOTAL
241
69
12
3
36
TOTAL ARRESTS
358
COMPUTERIZED VOICE STRESSED ANALYSIS
The CVSA is much like a polygraph instrument, (lie detector). The CVSA uses a microphone plugged into the
computer to analyze the subject’s voice responses to questions asked by the examiner. As the subject speaks,
the computer displays each voice pattern, numbers it, and saves each chart to file. Unlike the polygraph, drugs
do not affect the results of the exam and there are no known counter measures that will cause the ubiquitous,
inconclusive results associated with the polygraph. The CVSA is effective in all investigative situations as well
as pre-employment examinations for background investigators. In 2007, we had two Detective trained in the use
of the CVSA.
Tests given
Other Agencies
Sheriff’s Office
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WARRANT UNIT
The Warrant Control Unit of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of two, (2) Deputy Sheriffs
under the direction of the Detectives Sergeant assigned to General Investigations. The unit is responsible for
the management of warrants issued to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office by Broome County Supreme Court,
Broome County Family Court and local Justice Courts throughout Broome County. The deputies assigned to the
unit insure entry of each warrant received into the Broome County Public Safety
System and NYSPIN (New York State Police Information System) to readily identify wanted persons who may
be encountered by Police Officers locally or nationwide.
The Warrant Control Unit distributes the warrants issued by Local Criminal Courts to Highway Patrol Deputies
for execution and monitors the action taken. The Unit is responsible for the execution of all Broome County
Court and Broome County Family Court warrants. In addition to New York State, the Unit is responsible for the
extradition of wanted subjects that are located outside New York State.
WARRANT UNIT ARREST STATISTICS
MONTH
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
FELONY
10
7
12
9
7
10
4
4
MISDEMEANOR
8
16
6
8
5
5
7
8
VIOLATIONS
6
3
0
2
1
1
1
1
PROBATION
21
14
9
7
8
7
6
10
26
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
TOTAL
5
30
26
14
5
0
14
11
0
1
1
0
15
7
0
1
138
93
17
105
WARRANT UNIT ARREST STATISTICS – CONTD.
MONTH
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
SUB-TOTAL
FUGITIVE
FAMILY COURT
2
1
0
2
3
1
5
2
1
1
4
1
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WARRANT ARREST TOTAL
VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC
7
10
10
9
5
4
5
4
5
6
9
3
75
2
5
6
5
3
5
4
5
0
0
0
1
35
487
NOTABLE CASES FOR 2007
ENDWELL BURGLARIES
From May until September of 2007 the Town of Union area has several day and night time burglaries of
residences. Subjects entered the residences often through unlocked doors or areas that were not visible from the
roadway. During the five month on going investigation, numerous items were taken, including three handguns,
computers, play stations, I-pods, jewelry and a vehicle which was later recovered. In early September a
female contacted police, stating she had found a handgun in her son’s bedroom. The gun had been taken in one
of the burglaries. Subsequently, four teenage youths were arrested for numerous counts of burglary which
brought an end to the string of burglaries that were occurring. As a result of this investigation a heroin dealer
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was arrested in the Town of Union and at the time of arrest was found to be in possession of 15.1 grams of
heroin package for sale
Above boxes containing handguns and ammunition recovered in the Town of Maine
NBT Bank Robbery
On August 11, 2007 a male walked into the NBT Bank on Upper Front Street in the Town of Chenango. The
male handed a note to a bank teller stating he wanted money and that he had a gun. The teller gave the male
money; he then fled on foot toward the North Otsiningo Park. Patrol officers identified a male in the park that
had come from the direction of the bank. He was questioned at which time he fled from patrol officers and after
a short chase was taken into custody. The male was identified as Edward Greco, a Federal Correction elope
from New York City. A subsequent search recovered a large quantity of money from Greco’s pocket. He was
charged by the United States Attorney’s Office with bank robbery.
Money recovered from the pocket of Edward Greco
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BURGLARY CONKLIN RELIEF CENTER
On August 27, 2007 a report of a burglary was taken from the Conklin Flood relief center. During the
investigation it was learned that a former volunteer was suspect in the theft of tools and kitchen cabinets from
the center. The volunteer was identified as Joseph Clapper. Subsequent interviews led to the recovery of the
kitchen cabinets from Clapper’s former residence where he was storing them. He later admitted to the theft and
was charged with one count of Burglary.
Kitchen cabinets recovered during the investigation
PLANE CRASH TOWN OF MAINE
On November 20, 2007 a plane crash was reported on Knapp Road in the Town of Maine. A single engine
airplane piloted by Martin Grab of Michigan had taken off from the Binghamton Regional Airport. Within
minutes the plane crashed into a wooded area off Knapp Road. Sheriff’s Detectives assisted the National
Transportation Safety Board with the investigation of the crash scene. A final cause of the accident has yet to
be released from the NTSB.
The crash scene off Knapp Road
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THREE HIGH PROFILE PREDATORY SEXUAL ARRESTS
Although these cases are separate there was a common link in that all of these individuals used their positions of
authority to commit sex acts against children.
In February 2007, a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office regarding an 11 year old female that was molested
by a 47 year old male, later identified as Anthony Cebula. Cebula worked at the time as a school crossing guard
and an auxiliary police officer. He used his position of authority and trust to gain access to an under aged girl
with whom he took photos of and raped. Sheriff’s Detectives worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation
and Cebula was charged in Federal Court as well as State Court. He pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.
Anthony Cebula
In April 2007, a report was filed with the Sheriff’s Office regarding an after school program teacher who
sexually abused an 11 year old boy in the Town of Union. Further investigation of the complaint helped to
identify four other victims ranging in age from 7 to 9 years of age. Tyrell Sinclair, 20, of Endicott was arrested
and charged with Criminal Sexual Act. He was then subsequently indicted on four other Criminal Sexual Act
charges. He pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 10 years to life in state prison.
Tyrell Sinclair
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In December of 2007, a forcible rape was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. A 17 year old female reported that
her field hockey coach had forcibly raped her in Town of Union. During the investigation, five other victims
came forward stating that they had various sex acts performed on them by Broxmeyer. Evidence was obtained
that revealed Broxmeyer also had obtained sexually explicit photos of underage girls. Broxmeyer was charged
with several counts of rape. The Federal Bureau of Investigation, always a willing partner in cases like this,
assisted and charged Broxmeyer in Federal Court with production, attempted production, and possession of
child pornography. He was charged in Federal Court with transporting a minor across state lines for sexual
purposes. The investigation is ongoing with other victims being sought.
Todd Broxmeyer
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
The Task Force is the result of a merger between the Special Investigations Units of the Binghamton Police
Department and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Members assigned from the Binghamton Police include
two sergeants and up to seven investigators. Members assigned from the Sheriff’s Office include a detective
sergeant and up to five detectives. The Task Force currently operates with five two man teams and covers two
working shifts each day. However, for much of 2007 the Task Force was without 4 permanently assigned
members because of manpower shortages and health-related issues. The Task Force operates from a central
location and also maintains space at each respective agency. The Task Force worked closely with the
Binghamton Police Community Response Team and also worked cases with every other local agency in the
area.
Targeting drug dealers by using undercover operations and the execution of search warrants in an attempt to
remove the products and proceeds of illicit drug operations from our communities continues to be the main
focus of our efforts on an everyday basis. In 2007 the Task Force experienced a 38% increase in investigations
conducted over the previous year, which resulted in a 37% increase in search warrants executed and a 31%
increase in arrests made over the same time period.
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Task Force Activity
Investigations
Search Warrants (inc. body & vehicle warrants)
Confidential informant buys
Undercover officer buys
Handguns Recovered
Cash seized
483
166
217
96
9
$100,908.00
Breakdown of 2007 Arrests
Felony narcotics possession
Felony narcotics sale
Misdemeanor narcotics possession
Marijuana related felony
Marijuana related misdemeanor
Marijuana violations
Felony weapons charges
Misdemeanor weapons charges
Prostitution related charges
Felony Forgery
Loitering
Felony Criminal nuisance
Criminal use of drug paraphernalia
ABC related arrests
Tampering with evidence
Felony Escape
Resisting arrest
Criminal possession of hypodermic instrument
Sale of imitation substance misdemeanor
Possession of imitation substance misdemeanor
Warrant arrests
Criminal possession of stolen property
Offering false instrument for filing
Endangering welfare/child
Felony larceny
Petit larceny
Criminal solicitation
Public Health Law violations
Harassment
Disorderly Conduct
175
113
47
7
28
82
21
11
13
7
16
6
39
6
11
1
8
11
2
2
19
2
1
13
1
5
1
2
1
1
Total:
652
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Notable Cases
Cocaine:
In January one person was arrested and 5 ounces of cocaine along with 4 ½ ounces of marihuana were seized as
a result of a search warrant on Arthur Street in the City of
Binghamton.
Seized drugs from Arthur St
In January one person was arrested and 3 ½ ounces of cocaine along with a Smith & Wesson .32 cal handgun
and a New England Arms 12 gauge shotgun were seized as a result of a search warrant on Park Street in the
City of Binghamton.
Illegal drugs and handgun seized from Park St.
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In April, one person was arrested and charged with having an ounce of cocaine, an ounce of marihuana, a
Cobray Leinad 9mm handgun, a New England Arms 12 gauge shotgun, and a Marlin .22 caliber rifle. These
were seized as a result of a search warrant on Chestnut Street in the City of Binghamton.
Handguns seized on Chestnut St.
In September, two people were arrested and 2 ounces of crack and powder cocaine and $5,422.00 cash were
seized as a result of a search warrant on Seminary Avenue in the City of Binghamton.
Illegal drugs located on Seminary Ave.
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In April five people were arrested and 300 packets of heroin, 10 hypodermic needles, a small amount of
marihuana and $7,784.00 cash were seized as a result of two search warrants on Mitchell St and E. Main St in
the Town of Union.
Money seized at East Main St in the Town of Union.
In July, two people were arrested and 178 packets of heroin, a loaded Dan Wesson 357 magnum revolver, a
loaded Beretta .25cal semi-automatic handgun, a Mitchell 12 gauge shotgun and $3,964.00 cash were seized as
a result of a search warrant on St. Charles Street in the Village of Johnson City.
Weapons and illegal drugs seized
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In April two people were arrested and 7 ounces of crack cocaine, 290 packets of heroin along with a small
amount of marihuana and $600.00 cash were seized as a result of a search warrant on Front Street in the City of
Binghamton.
Illegal drugs seized on Front St.
In October, four people were arrested and an ounce of crack cocaine, 46 packets of heroin, an ounce of
marihuana and a Hi-Point .380cal semi-automatic handgun were seized as a result of a search warrant on
Conklin Avenue in the City of Binghamton.
Cocaine, Heroin and handgun seized on Conklin Ave.
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In June, three people were arrested and 11 ounces of marihuana was seized as a result of a search warrant on
Clarke Street in the City of Binghamton.
Note the packaging already completed and electronic scales
In September, three people were arrested and 6 ounces of marihuana and $509.00 was seized as a result of a
search warrant on Crandall Street in the City of Binghamton.
Marijuana packaged and ready for sale
In October, three people were arrested in connection with an undercover investigation into the transportation
and selling of illegal weapons in the City of Binghamton. One High Standard .22 caliber semi-automatic
handgun, one Diamondback .22 caliber revolver and one Browning .22 caliber revolver were seized in
connection with this investigation.
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Note the different styles of the weapons
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Law Enforcement Training Division
2007 Recruit Officers learning traffic direction and control from Lt. Wayne Steffen of the Johnson City Village Police
Department
The Law Enforcement Training Division is also the home of the New York State Zone 6 Law Enforcement
Academy. The Zone 6 Academy provides training for 40 police agencies in 7 counties. Agencies of and in
those 7 counties, Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Tioga, Tompkins and Otsego depend on the
Academy to provide a wide range of in-service training for veteran officers as well as the Basic Course for
Police Officers to train new recruits.
Cortland City Police Recruit Jeffrey Fitts learning about crack cocaine
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Recruit Officers performing physical fitness drills
Throughout 2007 the Law Enforcement Training Division sponsored or assigned 1,760 hours of training for
several hundred sworn law enforcement officers. The following are examples of that training:
1. Basic Course for Police Officers {Rookie School}
2. Course in Police Supervision
3. Police Field Training Office Course
4. Physical Fitness Instructor Course
5. SWAT Wooded Terrain Operations and Tactics
6. Homicide Seminar
7. Drugs that Impair Driving
8. Clandestine Labs
9. Accreditation In-Service
10. Police K-9 Advanced Training Seminar
11. SWAT Sniper
12. Crisis Negotiator Course
13. Courtroom Testimony and Demeanor
14. Fraudulent Documents
15. Animal Abuse Cases
16. Prescription Drug Abuse
17. Tactical Officers Conference
18. Officer Safety, Surviving Armed Encounters
19. Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
20. Interview and Body Language Techniques
21. Homicide Investigations
22. Child Passenger Safety Technician
23. MP5 Machine Gun Instructor
24. Computer Crimes
25. Active Shooter/Rapid Deployment Instructor
26. Breath Analysis Operators Course
27. Radar/Lidar Speed Enforcement Course
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28. Current Trends in Gangs
29. Search Warrant Training
30. Identification Procedures/Lineups and Show-ups
31. Marihuana Grow Operations
32. Legal Issues for New York Law Officers
33. Patrol Supervisor and Investigator Conference
34. DNA Evidence Recognition
35. Breath Analysis Upgrade Course
36. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course
Broome County Sheriff Recruit Will Andres demonstrates the heel to toe test during standardized field
sobriety training held at the Law Enforcement Academy
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The Law Enforcement Training Division continued to evaluate the quality of instruction during 2007 especially
in the seven month Basic Course for Police Officers. Input from recruit officers and instructors was sought
after on a regular basis. This effort has lead to an increase in positive feedback from the Chief’s and Sheriff’s
who utilize our Academy to train their recruit officers. The effort has also allowed us to draw recruits from
agencies who are further out in the zone and have academies closer to them. The Chemung County Office of
Sheriff, for example, will be sending recruits for the third consecutive year in 2008.
In the fall of 2007 the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services selected the Broome County
Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Academy as one of only nine other academies in the state to receive a reality based
training grant. This grant will allow the Academy to purchase equipment to take its reality based training to
another level. As part of the grant, two Academy instructors will receive specialized instruction in the use of
reality based training from a leading expert in the field.
The next page shows the Broome County Law Enforcement Class of 2007. This class was one of the largest
classes in recent years. It contained 36 Officers from several agencies in the Southern Tier.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Academy Class of 2007
Row 1 left to right: Officer Mark Silverio Binghamton University, Deputy Rich Merrell Broome County Sheriff, Deputy Kelly
Hayner Chenango County Sheriff, Officer Amanda Rose Binghamton Police Bureau, Officer Stephanie Gooch Binghamton
University, Officer Akoko Viengkham Johnson City Police, Officer Chris Marshall Binghamton Police Bureau, Deputy Gary
Williams Cortland County Sheriff
Row 2 left to right: Sheriff David Harder Broome County, Officer Melissa Eccleston Cortland City Police, Deputy Chad
Burhans Cortland County Sheriff, Deputy Anthony Phelps Cortland County Sheriff, Deputy Leon Brown Broome County
Sheriff, Officer Ted Schwartz Johnson City Police, Officer Daniel Burns Binghamton Police Bureau, Officer Jeffrey Fitts
Cortland City Police, Director Mark Oliver Broome County Sheriff
Row 3 left to right: Officer Douglas Hyde Cortland University, Deputy William Mathis Broome County Sheriff, Deputy Rich
Matthews Chemung County Sheriff, Deputy Tom Sienko Broome County Sheriff, Deputy Ben Harting Broome County
Sheriff, Deputy Willard Andres Broome County Sheriff, Deputy Michael Reksc Broome County Sheriff
Row 4 left to right: Officer Jasmin Mujcic Binghamton Police Bureau, Officer Ryan Wood Binghamton Police Bureau, Officer
Sean Ahern Endicott Police, Officer James Conrad Vestal Police, Officer Conor Talbut Vestal Police, Deputy Jeff Alexander
Chemung County Sheriff, Officer Brendan Whalen Binghamton Police Bureau
Row 5 left to right: Officer Cody Petrella Cortland City Police, Officer John Dunham Endicott Police, Officer Dale Lane
Endicott Police, Officer Allen Saxby Binghamton University, Officer Justin Carpenter Norwich City Police, Officer Camaron
Hillman Johnson City Police, Officer Mike Mason Johnson City Police, Officer Brandon Clarke Norwich City Police
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RECORDS DIVISION
The Records Division of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for the recording and maintaining
of all official records and documents relative to the police operations of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.
This Division is responsible for entering all Incident/Case and Accident Reports investigated by the officers of
the Broome County Sheriff’s Office into the AS-400 Computer System and filing monthly reports to the
Division of Criminal Justice Services in Albany using Incident Based Reporting. Personnel that are assigned to
the Records Division are as follows:
1 Stenographic Specialist
2 Keyboard Specialists
The members of this Division are responsible for providing the public with copies of Motor Vehicle Accidents,
New York State Incident Reports and photographs as required. Accident and Burglary/Theft reports are
generally available through the Records Office at a fee of 25 cents per page, with the charge for photographs
being the actual reproduction cost. In 2007, $559.50 was collected for these services. More sensitive reports
are required to be requested through the County Freedom of Information Officer.
Additionally, the Records Division is responsible for providing an Alarm Permit to the residents and businesses
in our jurisdiction that maintain a burglar alarm on their premises. This Division also maintains an account of
all false and avoidable alarms occurring at these locations, and provides billing as required. There is no fee for
an Alarm Permit. However, fees do come into effect for excessive avoidable alarms within each calendar year.
A breakdown of these fees is listed below:
Alarm Permit ------------------------------------------- No charge
First, Second, Third & Fourth Avoidable Alarm _ No charge
Fifth Alarm --------------------------------------------- $25.00 charge
Sixth Alarm (and any thereafter) -------------------- $50.00 charge each
Monies generated for the County of Broome for various services conducted by the Records Division is
recapitulated as follows:
$ 559.50 – Collected directly by Records for reports/photographs
$ 1,775.00 – Collected directly by Records for avoidable alarm fines
$ 2,334.50 – Total monies generated by the Records Division in 2007
The Office of Emergency Services Communications Center recorded 18,463 incidents called in and assigned to
the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. The Records Division categorized them as follows:
Non-Criminal Incidents
911 Hang-up/Nuisance Calls
911 Misuse
195
6
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Accident – BB Gun
Accident – Casualty/Injury
Aircraft Alert
Alarms – Business
Alarms – Residence
Alarms – Other
Animal Complaints
Bites/Attacks
Miscellaneous
Possible Rabies
Annoying Persons
Annoying Youths
Assist
Ambulance
Fire
NYSP
BPD
EPD
VPD
JCPD
PDPD
State Park PD
Broome Security
Dog Control Officers
DSS
Environmental Conservation Department
All Other
Attempt to Locate
PR-Community Policing
PR-Other
PR-Marine Patrol
PR – K9
PR-Ride Along
Bomb Threat
Check the Welfare
Deaths
Accidental
Suicide
Unattended
Dispute – All Other
Dispute – Civil
Dispute – Employer/Employee
Dispute – Landlord/Tenant
Dispute – Neighborhood
Dispute – Domestic Disturbance
Involving Violence
1
3
2
874
566
21
253
20
212
21
313
145
1,349
179
220
634
54
42
13
59
28
1
6
9
6
2
96
3
20
173
1
40
20
2
416
46
1
4
41
392
292
2
24
90
747
236
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Domestic Standby
Electronic Monitoring
Escort (non domestic)
Firearms/Property For Safekeeping
Fire – Structure
Fire – Vehicle
Fire – Grass
Fireworks
K-9 Use
Local Law – Burning
Local Law – Dumping
Local Law – Peddlers
Lockout – Vehicle/Building
Mental Health Transport – Voluntary
Miscellaneous
Missing Persons
Missing Persons Located
Motor Vehicle Accident
Motor Vehicle Accidents – Fatalities
ATV Fatality
Noise Complaint
Notifications
Off Duty Jobs
Officer Discharging Firearm
Officer Use of Physical Force
Parking Violation
Officer Injured
Police Information
Property Check
Property Found/Recovered
Property Lost
Road Rage
Service Request – Order of Protection
Service Request – Subpoena
Service Request – Warrants
Court – Other
Shots Fired
Snowmobiles
Suicide Attempts
Special Assignments & Traffic Detail
Suspicious Persons
Suspicious Vehicles
Traffic and Road Conditions
Transport Organs
Transport Other
Transport Prisoner
13
6
25
12
7
13
3
56
40
7
32
1
13
16
54
155
130
2,133
6
1
205
21
167
40
14
85
7
78
24
94
168
8
154
580
722
9
53
2
12
36
502
157
204
1
38
14
46
Unsecured Buildings, etc…
Vehicle & Traffic – Other
Vehicle – Abandoned
Vehicle – Disabled
Vehicle – Miscellaneous Damage
Vehicle – Recovered
Vehicle – Repossession
26
737
18
587
21
9
114
Criminal Incidents
Alcohol Beverage Control Law
Agricultural & Market Law
Corrections Law – Sex Offenders - Failure to Register
Environmental Conservation Law
Local Law
Public Health Law
Solicitation
Conspiracy
Assault 3rd
Assault 2nd
Vehicular Assault
Gang Assault
Menacing
Reckless Endangerment
Stalking
Sexual Misconduct
Rape
Criminal Sex Act
Forcible Touching
Sexual Abuse
Unlawful Imprisonment
Custodial Interference
Coercion
Trespass
Burglary
Criminal Mischief
Criminal Tampering
Making Graffiti
Arson
Petit Larceny
Grand Larceny
Grand Larceny – Auto
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Robbery
28
5
14
3
7
1
3
2
64
21
1
3
22
20
1
4
16
11
9
12
4
1
1
67
144
409
1
1
4
464
153
12
27
5
47
Theft of Services
Unlawful Use of Credit Card
Fraudulent Accosting
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
Forgery
Possession of a Forged Instrument
Falsifying Business Records
Criminal Tampering
Offering/Filing False Instrument
Fraud
Issuing a Bad Check
False Personation
Criminal Impersonation
Scheme to Defraud
Identity Theft
Obstructing Governmental Administration
Promoting Prison Contraband
Resisting Arrest
Hindering Prosecution
Making a False Sworn Statement
Tampering With Physical Evidence
Criminal Contempt
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance
Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument
Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance
Criminal Possession of Marijuana
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Criminal Sale of Marijuana
Disorderly Conduct
Harassment
Criminal Nuisance
Falsely Reporting an Incident
Placing False Bomb
Public Lewdness
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person
Unlawful Dealing with a Child
Possessing Sexual Performance by a Child
Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Criminal Sale of a Weapon
Fireworks
Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer
Worker’s Compensation Law
Driving While Intoxicated
DWAI – Drugs
13
2
2
17
42
20
6
1
13
1
1
1
15
8
21
7
10
15
1
4
2
32
41
3
4
1
4
90
1
43
387
1
8
1
3
45
2
5
2
13
1
4
2
16
60
2
48
Refusal of Breath Screening
Aggravated Unlicensed Operator
3
393
Adult Arrests
The Records Division recorded 1,968 adult arrests in 2007. This number includes all felony, misdemeanor and
violations. The only V&T Arrests included are Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation.
Felony
Misdemeanor
Violation
Mental Health
274
874
563
257
Penal Law
Criminal Solicitation
Misdemeanor
Violation
Conspiracy
Felony
Misdemeanor
Assault
Felony
Misdemeanor
Vehicular Assault Felony
Gang Assault
Felony
Menacing
Misdemeanor
Reckless Endangerment
Felony
Misdemeanor
Rape
Felony
Sexual Misconduct Misdemeanor
Criminal Sex Act Felony
Forcible Touching Misdemeanor
Aggravated Sexual Abuse
Felony
Unlawful Imprisonment
Felony
Misdemeanor
Coercion
Felony
Custodial Interference
Misdemeanor
Trespass
Violation
Criminal Trespass Misdemeanor
1
1
5
1
4
12
34
1
9
13
12
16
6
3
6
4
3
4
3
1
1
1
36
14
49
Burglary
Felony
Criminal Mischief
Felony
Misdemeanor
Welfare Fraud Misdemeanor
Petit Larceny
Misdemeanor
Grand Larceny Felony
Robbery
Felony
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Felony
Misdemeanor
Unlawful Use of Credit Card
Misdemeanor
Fraudulent Accosting
Misdemeanor
Theft of Services
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property
Felony
Misdemeanor
Forgery
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument
Felony
Misdemeanor
Falsifying Business Records
Felony
Misdemeanor
Offering/Filing False Instrument
Felony
Criminal Tampering
Felony
Insurance Fraud
Felony
False Personation
Misdemeanor
Criminal Impersonation
Misdemeanor
Scheme to Defraud
Misdemeanor
Identity Theft
Felony
Misdemeanor
Obstructing Governmental Administration
Misdemeanor
27
14
26
1
52
29
4
1
2
1
1
5
11
3
12
3
16
2
5
3
12
1
1
2
12
1
3
2
7
50
Hindering Prosecution
Misdemeanor
Promoting Prison Contraband
Felony
Misdemeanor
Resisting Arrest
Misdemeanor
Making False Written Statement
Misdemeanor
Criminal Tampering w/Evidence
Felony
Criminal Contempt
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession of Hypodermic Instrument
Misdemeanor
Criminal Sale Controlled Substance
Felony
Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia
Misdemeanor
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Violation
Criminal Possession of Marijuana
Misdemeanor
Criminal Sale of Marijuana
Felony
Disorderly Conduct
Violation
Harassment
Misdemeanor
Violation
Criminal Nuisance
Misdemeanor
Falsely Reporting an Incident
Felony
Misdemeanor
Placing False Bomb
Misdemeanor
Public Lewdness
Misdemeanor
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Misdemeanor
1
2
6
15
4
2
15
15
15
22
1
1
3
117
3
1
56
38
304
1
1
4
1
2
39
51
Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent Person
Misdemeanor
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child
Misdemeanor
Possession of Sexual Performance by a Child
Felony
Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Felony
Misdemeanor
Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks
Violation
Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer
Misdemeanor
2
6
1
5
7
3
2
Other Laws
ABC Laws – Prohibited Sale
Misdemeanor
ABC Laws – Underage Possession
Violation
Agricultural & Market Law
Misdemeanor
Corrections Laws – Registered Sex Offender
Failure to Register 1st Offense
Misdemeanor
Failure to Register 2nd Offense
Felony
Environmental Conservation Law
Misdemeanor
Local Law
Violation
Mental Hygiene Law
Threat to Self/Others
Incapacitated by Alcohol
Doctor’s Request
2
44
5
6
3
2
2
213
42
2
Vehicle & Traffic - Misdemeanors/Felonies
Aggravated Unlicensed Operator
Felony
Misdemeanor
Facilitation Aggravated Unlicensed Operation
Misdemeanor
Driving While Intoxicated
First Offense
Misdemeanor
7
386
1
45
52
Second Offense
Felony
10
Felony
More Than .08% BAC
Felony
Misdemeanor
More Than .18% BAC
Misdemeanor
Driving While Ability Impaired / Drugs
Misdemeanor
Refusal of a Breath Screening
Worker’s Compensation Law
Felony
Misdemeanor
5
Third Offense
8
29
2
2
3
8
8
Juvenile (15 and under)
In 2007, the Records Division recorded 32 arrests for juveniles 15 years of age and under. This total includes
all felony, misdemeanor and violations, excluding Vehicle and Traffic Violations.
Assault
Felony
Misdemeanor
14
1
13
Misdemeanor
1
Felony
Criminal Trespass
Misdemeanor
Burglary
Felony
Criminal Mischief
Felony
Misdemeanor
Petit Larceny
Misdemeanor
Grand Larceny
Felony
Falsely Reporting an Incident
Felony
Misdemeanor
1
Menacing
Sexual Abuse
1
2
1
6
3
1
1
1
53
BROOME COUNTY SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS TASK FORCE
The Records Division recorded 257 incidents created by and assigned to the Broome County Special
Investigations Task Force. The Task Force made 435 arrests as follows:
Felony
Misdemeanor
Violation
223
130
82
ABC Law - Unlawful Possession Alcohol
Violation
Public Health Law
Imitation Controlled Substance
Misdemeanor
Substance in Non Original Container
Violation
Escape
Felony
Resisting Arrest
Misdemeanor
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Felony
Criminal Possession Controlled Substance
Felony
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession Drug Paraphernalia
Misdemeanor
Criminal Sale Controlled Substance
Felony
Criminal Possession Hypodermic Instrument
Misdemeanor
Criminal Sale Marijuana
Felony
Misdemeanor
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana
Violation
Criminal Possession of Marijuana
Felony
Misdemeanor
Disorderly Conduct
Violation
Prostitution
Misdemeanor
Promoting Prostitution
Felony
5
3
2
1
1
9
11
134
39
18
48
14
2
1
74
2
1
1
2
6
54
Loitering
Misdemeanor
Criminal Nuisance
Felony
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
Misdemeanor
Unlawful Dealing with a Child
Misdemeanor
Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Felony
Misdemeanor
Drinking Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle
Violation
16
3
3
5
16
2
1
55
IDENTIFICATION DIVISION
The function of the Broome County Sheriff’s Identification Division is to maintain the criminal records from
the Detectives, Highway Patrol and Jail Divisions. This division is the Broome County Pistol Permit Office,
issuing Pistol permits to the public. Other services that are provided to the public are fingerprinting for
adoptions, permits, job applications, security clearances and other numerous types of fingerprinting needs. We
also issue personal identification cards. The office also conducts record checks for many of the law
enforcement agencies in Broome County. The Identification Division is also the location where convicted Sex
Offenders living in the jurisdiction of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office must come in and register. This
office maintains the sex offender registry. This registry is open for viewing to the public on certain levels of sex
offenders. We also conduct arson background checks on perspective volunteer firefighters. The office is
staffed by the following:
1 Correction Officer
2 Civilian Staff
FINGERPRINTING 2007
Adoptions
Air Patrol
Alarms Systems
Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms
Australian Citizenship
Background Checks
Bar Exam
Border Patrol
Bus Drivers
Broome Community College Arrest
Broome Security
Broome Tioga ARC
Bus Drivers
Canadian Police Clearance
Child / Day Care
Children’s Fingerprinting
Court Employee
Criminal (i.e. HP, Detectives, Summons, etc…)
Dealer / Gunsmith License
Department of Health
Department of Social Services
Disaster Relief
DNA
Emergency Services Employee
Employment
Federal Aviation Administration
67
3
2
2
1
2
2
6
38
3
6
1
41
2
317
1
8
9
6
6
8
1
19
15
178
52
56
Federal Firearms License
FEMA Employee
Florida Bail Bondman’s License
Florida Health Care
Florida Insurance License
Foster Care
Homeland Security
Horse Racing
Immigration
Immigration (Canadian)
Insurance Employment
Insurance Fraud
Liquor License
Lottery
Medical License
Military
Miscellaneous
National Assoc. Securities Dealers
National Guard
National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Nursing
Nursing Home
N.Y.S. Educational Department
Office of Court Administration
Out of State Physicians License
Out of State Pistol Permits
Out of State School Employment
Peace Corps
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania School Employment
Pistol Permits
Police Officer Employment
Post Office Employment
Probation
Real Estate License
Records Review
Security Clearance
Security Guard
Sex Offender Registry
Social Security Administration
Teaching Certification
Vendor/Volunteer/Clergy Background for Jail
Total People Fingerprinted:
8
16
1
1
6
34
4
2
5
5
23
2
44
12
19
2
2
335
3
6
32
949
1282
1
1
6
1
6
3
9
671
24
7
23
6
79
9
99
20
2
4
33
2629
Total Fingerprint Cards Completed:
4556
57
PISTOL PERMIT SECTION
Weapons Placed on Permits
Weapons Taken off Permits
Permits Transferred In
Permits Transferred Out
Gunsmith Applications Submitted
Dealers Applications Submitted
Gunsmith License Issued
Dealers License Issued
Gunsmith / Dealer Renewals
Pistol Applications Submitted
Pistol Licenses Issued
Address Changes
Co-registrations
Pistol Permit Suspensions
Pistol Permit Reinstatements
Duplicate Permits Issued
Photos for Permits
Name Changes
Amendments
Money received from Pistol Permits
667
273
15
23
1
2
1
2
23
174
220
68
226
11
6
91
79
3
1104
$6,323.00
SHERIFF IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Sheriff ID Cards
1529
Of these ID Cards issued, no charge was required for:
ARC
Catholic Charities
Council of Churches
Department of Social Services
Fairview Halfway House
Miscellaneous
New Horizons
Rescue Mission
68
1
4
1
1
12
1
2
58
Parole
Probation
Salvation Army
Social Services
Volunteers of America
Wyoming Conference Home
Money received from Sheriff ID Cards
Total Inmates / Arrestee’s Processed
Youthful Offender / Seal Orders
Record Checks
Gun Locks Given Out
Photo Arrays made
No Seatbelt Stickers given out
Sex Offenders That Registered
Number of times Sex Offenders Registered
Volunteer Firefighter Arson Checks
DNA’S
2
2
10
1
4
7
$12,877.00
4500
106
11,296
115
32
8
102
182
160
30
59
Sheriff
David E
Harder
Undersheriff
Gary F
O'Neill
2nd Asst.
Corr Fac Adm
Kevin Moore
1st Asst. Corr
Fac Adm
Mark
Smolinsky
Correction Division
Broome County Sheriff Officer 2007
5
Correction
Lieutenants
16
Correction
Sergeants
2 Inmate
Record
Clerks
135
Correction
Officers
1 Laundry
Worker
1 Keyboard
Specialist
2 Clerks
2 Chaplains
1 Library
Clerk
60
Correction Division 2007
Jail Administrator
Deputy Administrator
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Lieutenant
Mark W. Smolinsky
Kevin J. Moore
Robert K. Irwin
William O. Lillie
Thomas A. Mollo
Wes Shear
Timothy Hill
Civilian support staff
Jail Chaplain
BOCES Supervisor
Health Services Adm.
Food Services Mgr.
Maintenance Supervisor
Rev. Chris Mogenson
Ms. Mary Kay Karsko
Ms. Michele Parsons, RN
Mr.RickMachalek
Mr.KeithWhittig
Sgt Jellick and Sgt Gillette at shift briefing
Sgt Martone working in the Supply Room
Cells in one of the Pods
61
Admissions
Male
Female
ADP
Sentenced
Un-sentenced
State Prison
Inmate Hearings
2004
3471
2928
543
402
694
2777
370
396
2005
3902
2969
620
412
830
3528
439
498
2006
3859
2921
638
449
808
3051
458
452
2007
3895
2919
668
449
802
3093
607
585
62
CORRECTIONS TRAINING UNIT 2007
Corrections Training Officer Sgt Chris Guinan
The Corrections Training Unit of
the Broome County Sheriff’s
Office was staffed by Sergeant
Christopher Guinan. Since the
Corrections
Profession
is
continuing
to
change
the
Corrections Training Unit has
sustained its endeavor to meet
these changes. The 160 hour
Basic Course for Correction
Officers graduated 26 officers
from 6 different counties.
Supervisors from 8 different
counties attended the 40 hour Basic Supervisors Training. Supervisory personnel were
trained in the constantly changing laws which govern facilities.
The training for the Emergency Response Team continued to be directed at the always
present threat of physical violence within the correctional facility. Six different counties
attended the 40 hour Basic SERT Training Course.
Training was enhanced for the Gang Intelligence Unit so they can continue to identify
and collect intelligence of incarcerated gang members and share that information with
other area law enforcement agencies.
18000
16000
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
2004
2005
2006
2007
TOTAL HOURS
Sheriff David E Harder
63
SUBJECT
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic Total
TRAINING COURSE
1 Hour Civilian Security Orientation Overview
4 Hour Civilian Security Orientation
Inmate Classification Officer
New Officer Orientation
Basic Training Course for Corrections
Basic Firearms Training
Direct Supervision Training for Supervisors
Supervisors Basic
Direct Supervision Training for Line Staff
Suicide Prevention for Medical Staff
Chemical Aerosol Agents
Expandable Baton Certification
In-service
2007 In-service Training for Line Staff
In-service
2007 In-service Training for Supervisors
In-service
Monthly S.E.R.T. Entire Team
In-service
Monthly S.E.R.T. Special Operations
In-service
Blood borne Pathogens Refresher - Patrol
In-service
Firearms Requalification
In-service
Expandable Baton Recertification
In-service Total
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Specialized
Fire Inspections for Correctional Facilities
10th Annual Capital District Gang Conference
IC - 100
IC - 200
IC - 300
NIMS - 700
NIMS - 800
S.E.R.T. PHASE I
S.E.R.T. PHASE II
F.O.I.L
AJA Training Conference and Expo
Magloclen Annual Gang Conference
Patrol Response to Active Shooter Instructor
Specialized Certification
Specialized NYS DCJS Current Trends in Gang Training
Specialized Basic Pattern & Recognition FBI-CJIS
Specialized Instructor Evaluator Workshop
Specialized Basic Crisis Negotiation Training
Specialized Grievance Procedure Training
Specialized Total
# PARTICIPANTS
20
27
120
7
26
27
9
24
26
4
11
11
COURSE
HOURS
1
4
8
2
160
40
40
40
24
8
8
8
TOTAL
HOURS
20
108
960
14
4160
1080
360
960
624
32
88
88
312
130
20
129
70
37
134
134
343
32
24
4
8
1
5
2
8494
4160
480
516
560
37
670
268
654
19
2
5
15
10
5
1
24
9
22
5
2
76
12
28
1.5
2
24
1
1
40
40
2
40
28
6691
228
56
7.5
30
240
5
1
960
360
44
200
56
1
4
1
2
2
25
24
8
24
4
40
8
24
32
24
8
80
200
154
327.5
2555.5
1120
746.5
17740.5
Grand Total
64
Defensive Tactics
Sheriff Harder and new Corrections officers Huffcut and Dennis
65
HEARING AND GRIEVANCE OFFICER
The positions of Hearing Officer and Grievance Officer are vital to the safe and secure operation of the facility.
The staff that makes up the team ranges from the line officer, the programs Sgt., security lieutenants, and the
jail administrator. This structure provides for timely assessment of the inmates actions along with lawful due
process. Jails must be able to respond to an infraction of their rules quickly and decisively.
Though courts insist that the disciplinary process follow certain steps, it does not require courtroom-like
formality. This process is respected by staff and inmates alike and benefits the institution. The grievance
program is similar in its structure to the hearing program.
INMATE HEARINGS SUMMARY FOR 2007
Violent Offenses Assault/attempted assault/fighting
Death threat
Riots or any Disturbance using violence
Physical obstruction of employee
Escape or attempted escape
Intentionally setting a fire
Self mutilation
Intentional damage or tampering any security device
Any sexual act using force or threat of force
Throwing or spitting blood or any other potentially infectious body
fluid or material at any staff member.
Bribery/extortion of any person
Possession of any key, badge, uniform or facsimile thereof.
Possession or manufacture of any weapon or drug.
Major Offenses Any sexual act between persons
Refusal to obey any order during an emergency
Interference with formal count
Impersonation of any person
Failure to voluntarily comply with any searches
Spitting at any staff member
Unauthorized contact with the public
Larceny
Refusing to lock in when ordered
Possession of any contraband item from outside the facility
Possession or manufacture of gang or security risk group paraphernalia
Using or tampering with any officer equipment.
Unauthorized contact with inmates of a different classification
Failure to return or tampering with any razor
Damage to County Law Library resources
66
Minor Offenses Withholding eating utensils
Throwing any item, material or liquid
Harassment
Refusing an order
Any threat to a person
Possession of tattoo making implements or making tattoos
Possession of contraband
Gambling
Refusal to participate in hygiene/sanitation
Refusal to work (sentenced inmates only)
Any sexual offer or proposal
Lying or providing any false statement
Any conduct which disrupts the safety or operation of the facility
Non-compliance with any housing rule or regulation
Damaging property
In 2007 we had:
154 Violent Offenses
104 Major Offenses
327 Minor Offenses
585 Total Offenses for the year 2007
Classification Officer and Hearing / Grievance Officer hard at work
67
GRIEVANCES
In order to provide an effective and impartial procedure for the timely resolution of inmate complaints, the chief
administrative officer of each local correctional facility shall establish, implement and maintain a formal inmate
grievance program. Every effort shall be made to resolve inmate complaints in an informal manner.
"Grievance" shall mean a written inmate complaint concerning either written or unwritten facility policies,
procedures, rules, practices, programs or the action or inaction of any person within the facility. Dispositions,
surcharges, and sanctions resulting from disciplinary hearings and administrative segregation housing decisions
shall not be the subject of a grievance. The chief administrative officer or his designee shall ensure that each
grievance is investigated to the fullest extent necessary by an impartial person who was not personally involved
in the circumstances giving rise to the grievance; provided, however, that a grievance that is too vague to
understand or fails to set forth supporting evidence or information may be returned to the inmate. Failure to
supply sufficient information or evidence within two days shall be cause to deny the grievance. Grievances
regarding dispositions or sanctions from disciplinary hearings, administrative segregation housing decisions,
issues that are outside the authority of the chief administrative officer to control, or complaints pertaining to an
inmate other than the inmate actually filing the grievance are not actionable and may be returned to the inmate
by the grievance coordinator. Such grievances may not be appealed to the chief administrative officer or the
Citizens’ Policy and Complaint Review Council. Appeal to the Commission of Correction (a) Within three
business days of the receipt of the chief administrative officer's determination, any grievant may appeal any
grievance denied by the facility administrator, in whole and in part, to the State Commission of Correction by
indicating his/her desire to appeal on the inmate grievance form in the space provided for such purpose. The
Citizens' Policy and Complaint Review Council shall issue a written determination to the appeal within 45
business days of receipt, copies of which shall be sent to the grievant, the chief administrative officer and the
grievance coordinator. If such determination is in favor of the grievant as a matter of law, the chairperson of the
Citizens' Policy and Complaint Review Council shall direct the chief administrative officer to comply with the
grievance and provide an appropriate remedy.
The chairperson of the Council may issue written determinations to appeals of classes of grievances as
determined by the Council. Such determinations shall be issued within ten business days of receipt and copies
shall be provided to the grievant, the chief administrative officer, and the grievance coordinator. A copy shall
also be given to the members of the Council for their review. If such determination is in favor of the grievant as
a matter of law, the chairperson of the Citizens’ Policy and Complaint Review Council shall direct the chief
administrative officer to comply with the grievance and provide an appropriate remedy.
GRIEVANCES ON MEDICAL YEAR 2007
ACTIVE, 4, 11%
NONGRIEVABLE, 3,
8%
SENT TO
NYSCOC, 6,
16%
RESOLVED, 24,
65%
GRIEVANCES SENT TO NYSCOC 6 TOTAL
6 CAME BACK FROM NYSCOC DENIED
RESOLVED
SENT TO NYSCOC
NON-GRIEVABLE
ACTIVE
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GRIEVANCES ON DEPT POLICY FOR YEAR 2007
ACTIVE, 2, 11%
RESOLVED, 8,
42%
NON-GRIEVABLE,
5, 26%
SENT TO NYSCOC,
4, 21%
GRIEVANCES SENT TO NYSCOC 4 TOTAL
4 CAME BACK FROM NYSCOC 3 DENIED 1 ACCEPTED
RESOLVED
SENT TO NYSCOC
NON-GRIEVABLE
ACTIVE
GRIEVANCES ON SERVICES FOR YEAR 2007
NONGRIEVABLE, 5,
25%
ACTIVE, 0, 0%
RESOLVED, 12,
60%
SENT TO
NYSCOC, 3,
15%
GRIEVANCES SENT TO NYSCOC 3 TOTAL
3 CAME BACK FROM NYSCOC 2 DENIED 1 ACCEPTED
RESOLVED
SENT TO NYSCOC
NON-GRIEVABLE
ACTIVE
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GRIEVANCES ON STAFF FOR YEAR 2007
NON-GRIEVABLE,
2, 17%
ACTIVE, 0, 0%
RESOLVED, 6,
50%
SENT TO
NYSCOC, 4, 33%
GRIEVANCES SENT TO NYSCOC 4 TOTAL
3 CAME BACK FROM NYSCOC DENIED 1 STILL OUT
RESOLVED
SENT TO NYSCOC
NON-GRIEVABLE
ACTIVE
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Medical Services
The Health Services Unit of the Correctional Facility was complete
changed in 2006 by a comprehensive unit medical approach that
combined both the medical services and forensic mental health
service under one provider. The combined contract was awarded
to Correctional Medical Care. The facility and county has
benefited by a continuity of care not seen in the past. The unit is
working very well in meeting the demanding needs of a growing
population, while continuing to control costs.
The transition to a cohesive medical unit was smooth with most of
the former medical service employees retaining employment. The
unit has worked hard in maintaining a high level of service
demanded by the Sheriff’s Office. The current National
Commission Correctional Health Care accreditation was reviewed in early 2007 and both Medical and Mental
Health did receive full accreditation. But what exactly is accreditation? Established in the 1970s, it’s a process
of external peer review in which NCCHC, a private, not-for-profit organization, grants public recognition to
correctional institutions that meet its nationally accepted Standards for Health Services. Through the
accreditation process, NCCHC renders a professional judgment regarding health services provided and assists
correctional facilities in their continued improvement.
Accreditation
Developed by experts from the professions of health, law and corrections, separate standards exist for health
care delivery in jails, prisons, and juvenile detention and confinement facilities.
The areas covered by the Standards include:
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Facility governance and administration
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment
Personnel and training
Health care services support
Inmate care and treatment
Health promotion and disease prevention
Special inmate needs and services
Health records
Medical-legal issues
Health services accreditation confers many benefits. It promotes and documents an efficient, well-managed
system of health care delivery. It lends prestige to the facility, increases staff morale, aids recruiting efforts,
helps to obtain community support and provides additional justification for budgetary requests. Accreditation
can help protect financial assets by minimizing the occurrence of adverse events. In many instances,
accreditation reduces liability premiums and protects facilities from lawsuits related to health care.
Accreditation also benefits the health of the public, staff and inmates by assuring that those incarcerated and
released receive adequate and appropriate health care.
The current staff enjoys a strong working relationship with the Broome County Health Department. The Health
Department continues to provide clinical services, as well as educational services to combat the every growing
problem of Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
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Statistical Summary 2007
Patients Seen by MD
3010
RN Patients Seen
4686
Dental Patients Seen
Medical Intake Screenings
Patients Seen by Psychiatrist
Emergency Room Visits
511
3343
740
86
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Therapeutic Unit
The Therapeutic Unit has completed its 7th year of operation. The results continue to be impressive with
recidivism rates of 25%. Participation in the unit is strictly voluntary. Again violence in the unit continued to
be negligible. The Therapeutic Unit focuses on three main areas, Drug & Alcohol addiction counseling, Mental
Health Counseling, and Educational & Vocational Training. All inmates entering the unit are screened for their
needs and then given a schedule which maps out their individual participation in the above mentioned areas.
Some inmates are involved in one or all three areas as determined by their individual need. Additionally all
inmates in the unit participate in Life Skills presentations daily.
Inmates in class room in Therapeutic Pod
Life Skills Program: The program helps the residents forge
direct, face-to-face relationships with the organizations that can
best serve them after their release. Regular presenters like the
BOCES Transition Program, Broome County Council of
Churches, the Broome Employment Center, and Broome
County Jail Health Services conduct Life Skill sessions at least
once or twice a month; many other agencies such as the
Department of Motor Vehicles, Broome County Probation,
Legal Aid, and the Addiction Center of Broome County
schedule presentations as often as they can. Some of the other
organizations involved are the Southern Tier AIDS Project,
Planned Parenthood, Stepping-Stone Drop-In Center, Education Talent Search, the Family and Children’s
Society.
Inmate and Therapeutic Staff going over paperwork
Inmate Art work done in
Therapeutic Pod
Therapeutic Pod Inmates working together
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Chaplaincy in the Therapeutic Unit The Broome County Council of Churches Chaplaincy Staff has
continued to be a major supporter of the Therapeutic Unit. During the year they filled in for Life Skills and
Anger Management training when the usual presenters were unable to fulfill their obligations. They have
continued to facilitate AA meetings, discharge planning, follow-up worship services and pastoral care.
The Therapeutic unit program is 6 weeks long. In 2007, 109 inmates did complete the program. Out of the 109
inmates, 29 were rearrested and returned to jail. This return rate gave C-pod a recidivism rate of 25%.
29, 25%
85, 75%
INMATES THAT DID COME BACK TO JAIL THE SAME YEAR
INMATES THAT DID FINISH THE 6 WEEK PROGRAM
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Corrections Investigations Unit 2007
Security Risk Groups
Approximately 118 interviews were conducted on suspected risk group members coming into the facility in
2007. Although an investigator is not interviewing all suspected risk group members that are booked in, an
increased number of them are. The increase in interviews is largely due to the federal impact grant we are
currently receiving. There are over 700 names in the Risk Group database. The risk groups inside the jail are
currently being monitored regarding their location.
Investigations
In 2007 over ninety investigations were recorded, of which thirty-four resulted in arrests consisting of thirteen
felonies and twenty-one misdemeanors. Some cases involved more than one charge. The amount of custodial
crimes that are prosecuted has increased and a few inmates are now getting consecutive time rather than
concurrent to their outside charges. According to the number of arrests as compared to the past years, there was
a slight increase in amount of crime inside the facility.
Custodial Crimes
Cases Arrests
Violent Felonies
Felonies
Narcotics and Contraband
Other
19
10
24
56
13
10
16
11
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Inmates picking trash on RT. 81 South
West Windsor Fire Dept Work done by Inmates
Broome County Sheriff
Office
Weekender Work Program
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The “8 to 4” weekend work program continued to provide a valuable asset to the Broome County community in
2007. This is accomplished by using County Sentenced inmates in community service operations. Instead of
sentencing inmates strictly to the Jail, Judges in our community sentence inmates to weekends only. They report
to the Jail on Saturday & and Sunday at 8:00am and are done at 4:00pm, at which time they can go home. They
do this each and every weekend until the time the Judge sentenced them to is complete. When an inmate is
sentenced by the court to work on the program they agree by signing an agreement in court to follow all the
rules given to them, or they risk being violated by the court and re-sentenced by the court. This program saves
money by not having inmates in jail for lesser charges. They are not housed in the jail and inmates do not lose
their Mon - Fri, jobs that they have. The weekender work program is a program available to any not for profit
groups in Broome County. Having this program has helped put back valuable hours of labor into the community
from individuals who have committed min crimes. Most work done would never get done do to the cost. The
Weekender Program presents a saving of $90,000.00 by cleaning the Broome County Arena. The Weekender
Program cleans after half of the Events held during the year. Broome County Parks cleans the Arena the rest of
the time.
In 2007, the program was provided to the following Municipalities and not-for-profit groups:
BROOME COUNTY ARENA
BMX TRACK
BOY SCOUTS
BROOME CEMETERYS
BROOME CHURCH'S
BROOME COUNTY BASEBALL FIELDS
BROOME COUNTY SOLID WASTE DRIVE
BROOME COUNTY FIRE DEPT.S
BROOME COUNTY ROADS TRASH PICK UP
NYS ROADS TRASH PICK UP
CITY OF BINGHAMTON ROADS TRASH PICK UP
CITY BINGHAMTON FIRST NIGHT
GRASS CUTTING FOR NOT-FOR–PROFIT GROUPS
LEAF PICK UP FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS
TOWN OF KIRWOOD
BROOME COUNTY PSB
SNOW AND ICE CLEAN UP
ROBERSON CENTER LEAF PICK UP
ROSS PARK ZOO
BROOME COUNTY FIRE HYDRANT PAINTING AND SNOW CLEAN UP
V/ENDICOTT TRASH PICK UP
WILLOW POINT
YWCA
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8 to 4 Inmates picking trash on Old Vestal RD
Trash pick up done by Office of the Sheriff Inmate Work Program
Inmates Working at the West Windsor Fire Station
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8 TO 4 SAVINGS TO BROOME COUNTY
BY CATEGORY
JAIL SAVINGS BY NOT
HOUSING INMATES
WORK VALUE DONE
BY INMATES
$246,144.06,
43%
$330,600.00,
57%
By not housing the 8 to 4 inmates in the Broome County Jail at the cost of $100.00 a day per inmate, the
savings to the County was $330,600.00. The same inmates put back into the County a work value of
$246,144.06. This is a value that the county and state would have had to pay to do the same job the inmates did
for free. Jobs like picking trash on the state roads in the county and doing work at the county owned properties,
and all the other jobs the work crew does all year long.
TOTALSAVINGS %
EXPENSES %
EXPENSES
$48,720.00,
8%
SAVINGS MINS
EXPENSES
TOTAL
$528,024.06
$576,744.06,
92% SAVINGS
The savings by not housing the inmates in jail and the work value done by the inmates put back into the county
is $576,744.06 for the year of 2007. Our expenses for the year was $48,720.00, expenses like overtime. But in
the end the total savings to the County of Broome was $528,024.06.
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TOTAL SAVINGS YEAR END
FROM YEAR 2006 TO YEAR 2007
$540,000.00
$528,024.06
$530,000.00
$520,000.00
$510,000.00
$500,000.00
$489,817.00
$490,000.00
$480,000.00
$470,000.00
YEAR 2006
YEAR 2007
Officer Joe Spaziano and his 8 to 4 work crew at the West Windsor Fire Station
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TRANSPORTATION RECAPS FOR 2007
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
TOTALS
225
106
83
8
68
20
0
201
96
79
13
36
10
0
230
100
45
19
45
11
0
145
85
92
11
49
14
0
249
82
76
10
43
9
8
176
66
59
43
29
4
5
163
89
91
10
45
6
2
220
110
81
9
23
15
3
207
82
83
20
44
12
4
236
98
77
26
46
9
5
129
99
78
14
51
6
8
163
48
90
11
37
6
8
2344
1061
934
194
516
122
43
14
16
0
2
6
15
0
1
7
16
0
6
1
4
0
11
4
8
0
2
3
15
0
3
3
17
0
7
1
18
0
2
2
12
0
2
2
10
0
2
3
10
0
2
1
17
0
1
47
158
0
41
28
17
0
0
22
18
0
0
17
23
0
0
18
23
0
0
26
23
2
0
23
13
0
0
12
14
2
0
17
21
1
0
26
23
0
0
21
11
0
0
14
14
0
0
23
15
0
0
247
215
5
0
15
20
0
0
11
30
0
0
13
22
0
0
22
15
0
0
18
27
0
0
15
26
0
0
125
31
0
0
18
27
0
0
22
30
0
0
24
33
0
1
30
39
0
1
37
50
0
0
350
350
0
2
622
538
554
490
587
480
617
566
569
601
498
507
COURT TRANSPORTS:
COUNTY
CITY
TOWN
FEDERAL
FAMILY
OUT OF COUNTY
OUT OF COUNTY JUV
MEDICAL TRANSFERS:
HOSPITAL
DOCTORS
DENTIST
OTHERS
STATE FACILITY:
NEW SENTENCE
PAROLE
FORENSIC
OTHER
RELEASES:
EXPIRED
COURT
WKNDS
OTHERS
TOTALS PER
MONTH
TOTAL OF 6629 FOR THE YR.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility
Chaplains Office
2007
Rev. Cris Mogenson with the Franklin Graham Festivals
The Broome County Council of Churches has
collaborated with the Broome County Office of the
Sheriff for 28 years in providing full-time services
and pastoral care to the inmates and staff of the
Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility. It is
the vision of the program to provide fine quality
religious programming, education, intervention and
support on multiple levels for all who are involved
with the facility. We conduct a variety of programs
and implement discharge planning both in and
beyond the facility with the intention of restoring
lives of entire families and thereby reducing
recidivism. It is the mission of the Jail Ministry team
to assist each inmate gain self-disclosure and
positive living skills, as well as to develop practical
spiritual “tools” in order to sharpen their ability in
making constructive choices and a healthy transformation internally and relationally. It is with this multifaceted
approach that we endeavor to reduce recidivism by assisting each person to become a more productive citizen
who contributes, strengthens and enriches his or her community rather then being a burden to it.
The Jail ministry staff delivers a wide array of services through the full time coordinating Chaplain, The Rev.
Cris Mogenson M.Div; The Muslim Chaplain, Imam Kasim Kupuz; The Roman Catholic Chaplain, Fr. Stanley
Gerlock; and about 95 volunteers with security clearances. Additionally, we have several dozen volunteers who
serve in a wide spectrum of areas beyond the walls of the facility as well as a cadre of others who volunteer at
special events or within their own faith communities and organizations. At any given time approximately one
half of the jail population has, or is, using at least one of the services being provided by this team.
Franklin Graham Festivals
The Coordinating Chaplain is on 24-hour call for pastoral care for the
entire inmate population, as well as all of the uniformed and civilian staff
and their families.
The Coordinating Chaplain personally provides worship services in each
of the Special and Restricted Housing Units at least once a week.
The Chaplin serves as coordinator of numerous volunteer teams who
conduct two weekly nondenominational worship services in the chapel for
each general housing unit.
Communion services are held for each unit at least once a quarter.
Pastoral care, premarital/marital counseling and 24 hour crisis intervention
is provided for inmates and staff.
Death notifications and bereavement care.
The chaplain is part of a Multi disciplinary team with other departments in order to assist in providing
continuity of care, staffing, programming, crisis intervention, religious and social needs as well as the
Therapeutic Housing Unit programming.
Oversight of religious needs such as rituals, diets,
attire, accoutrements, and medallions.
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Assistance and provision of religious needs of all faiths
Coordination of local clergy visits
Distribution of Bibles and religious literature.
Coordination of special events for the inmates such as drama troupes, band and choral concerts and special
services for Holy Days.
Supervision of Social Work/Criminal Justice/ Theological/ graduate students and interns when available.
The coordination chaplain conducts spiritual formation/ relationship classes weekly in the Therapeutic
Housing Unit.
Weekly faith-based elective seminars covering a variety of topics are conducted in the Therapeutic Housing
Unit.
Through our staff and volunteers, a wide spectrum of religious services are provided and coordinated which
include “one-on-one” visitation, worship services, Bible studies and religious instruction
Coordination of correspondence Bible study courses.
Tangible daily needs between the inmates and outside parties with issues such as family communication,
children’s needs, conflict resolution, pet adoption, tenant issues, dialogue with employers, coordination of
bail issues, receiving needed personal effects and advocacy wherever possible, providing these needs can be
met without a breach in security, court order or facility protocol.
The coordinating chaplain tracks security clearances and training for a variety of volunteers both secular and
religious.
In the secular realm the staff and volunteers provide discharge planning, numerous recovery groups, conflict
resolution, educational tutoring, literacy, and a variety of classes in parenting, goal setting, healthy
relationships, spirituality, anger management, creative writing, poetry and “Life Skills”.
Liaison with the NY State Department Of Correctional Services in regards to religious issues as they pertain
to programming, policies, standards, and services offered to the Broome County inmates.
Composition, implementation and oversight of Standard Operating Procedures in regard to ethical, legal,
confidential and procedural conduct of service providers under our jurisdiction.
Community involvement by staff membership on various boards and committees including, but not limited
to, Salvation Army, Broome County Youth Partnership Program, The Broome County Youth Bureau
Advisory Board, U.C.A.S.A., Sheriff’s Office Work Release Committee, inter-faith committees, local clergy
associations, and guest speaking, pulpit supply and teaching engagements outside of the facility.
All of our paid staff are active members of the American Correctional Chaplains Association (ACCA). The
Coordinating Chaplin is active with the N.Y.S. Protestant Chaplains Association. Each staff member
maintains multiple memberships in various other professional associations in respect to their vocational and
religious affiliation.
Discharge Planning
Discharge Planner Dorothy Pierce
Discharge planning is made available to all inmates in
order to assist in referrals and planning for shelter, food,
clothing, medical needs, transportation, employment,
education, case management, support groups, recovery
groups and rehabilitation as well as Coordination of
services through
numerous community services, counseling and advocacy
agencies.
The Discharge planner inquires with every inmate two
weeks prior to discharge with all those who are not under
the care of another agency, as to their needs on the
outside. With nearly 3,900 inmates booked into the
facility in 2007, this is a monumental task.
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The Discharge planner is available by, appointment, throughout the week for follow-up care and support for
recently released inmates by appointment at the Jail Ministry Office at Broome County Council of Churches
The Discharge planner meets weekly with other departments in a multidisciplinary approach in order to
assist in the facilitation, discharge planning as well as programming facilitation for the Therapeutic Housing
Unit.
Provision of seasonally appropriate clothing, coats, and work shoes as needed for discharged inmates, which
is paid for by the Broome County Council of Churches.
Transportation is often arranged and paid for through the Council of Churches for those inmates who are
returning to their homes outside of the Binghamton area.
Several days of local bus fare is often paid by the Council of Churches in order to enable discharged inmates
to follow up with appointments and/or employment.
Hygiene kits containing basic needs and foodstuffs are supplied at the Broome County Council of Churches
for each released inmate upon request.
Assistance in helping inmates secure documentation that is necessary to have after release so as to secure
employment, education and services. The Broome County Council of Churches bears the cost of these fees.
Oversight of Christmas gift boxes, uniformly assembled by volunteers, for each inmate.
The discharge planner and coordinating chaplain work with of volunteers to distribute children’s books as
Christmas gifts for children of inmates
Coordination of donated Easter basket distribution to children of inmates.
Assistance in coordination of classes in parenting, relationships, living skills and marriage enrichment.
Liz Hayes, our intensive case manager, address life skills, housing, employment and recovery referrals for
recently discharged inmates. Through this service, it is our hope that families will be able to make strides in
moving away from dysfunction and toward wholeness.
The Jail Ministry conducts "The Family Literacy Program" whereby inmates are assisted in reading story
books to children in their family. These recordings are put onto CD and they are sent with the book for the
child to keep. Many families have been touched by this program and communication, parenting skills and
literacy have been strengthened in the process.
We are thrilled to have finished our 7th year of service in partnership with the Therapeutic Housing Unit of
The Broome County Correctional Facility where a reduction of recidivism translates into a healthier
community with less collateral damage to human lives as well as a significant taxpayer savings. We remain
commented to the concept of this unit and are active members of the service provider’s team, which
conducts multiple services and meets weekly to coordinate programming.
Rev. Mogenson in Female Pod Doing Programs
The best and most exciting fulfillment in this
challenging work is the joy, which comes when we
encounter former inmates in and around our community
who are ready to share their victories and
accomplishments. Hardly a day goes by without at
least one chaplaincy staff member having the privilege
of hearing a success story.
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