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Welcome to the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Web site. This Website provides information about the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and its public safety role within the communities of Boston, Revere, Chelsea and Winthrop. I am pleased to offer this site as a glimpse into the world of corrections, rehabilitation and the Sheriff's Department criminal justice role in the community.

The Sheriff's Department mission is to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and to serve and protect the citizens of Suffolk County. We accomplish this mission by maintaining safe and secure custody and control of inmates and pre-trial detainees and enhancing public safety by seeking ways to effectively reduce offender recidivism. Thank you for visiting the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Website.
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Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral
SCSD AT BOSTON CIVIC SUMMIT
DEPARTMENT NEWSLETTER
SCSD at Boston Civic Summit
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department took part in the first annual Boston Civic Summit held recently at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. Members of the External Affairs and Communications division distributed the Department’s civics brochure and copies of the Common Ground newsletter to the 500+ event attendees. The goal of the Civic Summit, initiated by City Council President Maureen Feeney, was to develop new strategies to increase civic engagement throughout the City.
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Cable TV show
The Sheriff’s Department hosts a weekly cable tv show titled "Common Ground" on BNN cable. The show runs every Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
The next episode:
     May 8, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
      BNN Cable Channel 9
      Guest: John Rosenthal
      Founder
      Stop Handgun Violence
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In this quarterly publication, the inmates of the South Bay House of Correction offer their unique insights to the public through poetry, prose, and artwork.
>> download Fall 2007 edition <<
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 LATEST PRESS RELEASES
Sheriff’s Department joins paintball tournament for Special Olympics
Sheriff’s Department attends West Roxbury Law Day
New poetry program brings out detainees’ positive “Voices”
Irish Prison Service joins Sheriff Cabral for tour, parade
Sheriff’s Department hosts LeadBoston
Sheriff Cabral gives keynote address at Area B–3 meeting
Sheriff’s Department takes a “Race Up Boston Place”
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CHOICE PROGRAM
Choice Program
ATTENTION SUFFOLK COUNTY PRINCIPALS & TEACHERS –
The Sheriff’s Department has a cadre of officers that visit schools within Suffolk County to speak with students about making the right choices. The presentation is geared towards students in the fifth through ninth grades with the intent of making young adults aware that they are responsible for their actions and that their actions have long–lasting consequences. If you are interested in having the Choice Program come to your school please contact Deputy Abe Ayuso at 617–635–1100 X3156 or aayuso@scsdma.org
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community Outreach
Through the Office of Communications and External Affairs, the Sheriff’s Department visits neighborhood organizations, civic associations, and crime watch groups. Our staff gives an overview of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, our role in public safety, and insight into re-entry programs offered. If you are interested in having the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department address one of your community meetings, please contact Deputy Director Ed Geary Jr. at 617-961-6672 or egeary@scsdma.org.
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The May 2008 issue of Common Ground is available for download. Article topics this month include a paintball tournament to support Special Olympics, a Chinese delegation visited the House of Correction, a local young group took a Female Jail Brake tour at the House of Correction, staff attended the West Roxbury Law Day, and much more.
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THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS HIRING
The Sheriff's Department is Hiring Think you'd like to be part of a professional law enforcement agency? APPLY TODAY!

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department offers:
· Exceptional benefits
· Competitive salaries—earn up to 45K your first year!
· Paid vacations and holidays
· Health, dental and vision plans
· Free state college tuition
· Certified law enforcement academy training
· The opportunity to work and grow as a correction professional
>> check out open positions <<
>> download correction officer application <<
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LATEST VIRTUAL TOURS
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Irish Prison Service Pipe Band from Dublin, Ireland joined Sheriff Cabral and staff in the St. Patrick’s Day parade
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Irish Prison Service Pipe Band Tour
Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral welcomed members of the Irish Prison Service Pipe Band during St. Patrick’s Day weekend
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Richard Pacitti CWP Dedication
Sheriff Cabral invited staff to join friends and family of Richard Pacitti at the HOC for a dedication of the CWP Unit in his honor
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Eisenhower Fellows Tour
Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral welcomed an international group of Eisenhower Fellows during a tour of the House of Correction
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IDJELR Jail Tour
Members of the Irish Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform (IDJELR) toured the Nashua Street Jail
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Directions for Corrections Town Forum
Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral hosted a town forum titled “Why Aren’t You in School? A Community Response to Truancy”
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Boston Area Church League
The Sheriff’s Department supported the Boston Area Church League during the 2007 Fenway Park awards ceremony
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2nd Annual Morelli Tournament
The Sheriff’s Department joined with other agencies and law enforcement teams in a softball tournament to honor Capt. Dennis Morelli.
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Honor Guard at Red Sox Game
Members of the Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard presented the Colors at Fenway Park for a Red Sox ballgame
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