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October 24, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Department Welcome Rev. Liz Walker For Presentation To Women’s Programming

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently welcomed Reverend Liz Walker to the Suffolk County House of Correction as part of a Domestic Violence Awareness Month program aimed at providing resources, information and inspiration to women incarcerated at the facility.

October 22, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Tours Children’s Advocacy Center Of Suffolk County

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently visited the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County to tour the facility and learn more about the organization.

October 22, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Attends Sensational Seniors Celebration

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently visited the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center (RLTAC) to take part in the Sensational Seniors’ "October Blast" celebration.

October 17, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Supports Casa Myrna At First Annual Policy Maker Breakfast

Casa Myrna is an organization that provides women living in violent, abusive households with tools to recover from the trauma of abuse and begin building sustainable self–sufficiency. Each year, they serve nearly 1,000 survivors through: three residential programs; housing search assistance; financial literacy education; counseling; legal advocacy and representation; and community–based advocacy.

October 10, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins Joins Campaign In Recognition Of Domestic Violence Month

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins joined with Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Public Safety and Security Andrea Cabral, State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry and other elected officials and organization representatives to help kick off Casa Myrna’s eleventh statewide public awareness transit ad campaign in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

October 8, 2014

Sheriff’s Department Welcomes Chinese Delegation For Tour Of Suffolk County House Of Correction

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a tour of the Suffolk County House of Correction for twenty–seven attorneys visiting the United States from China.

October 8, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Department Host Ceremony For New Captains

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a ceremony in honor of ten Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department officers who were appointed to the rank of Captain.

October 8, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Department Welcome The Arrival Of 46 New Officers

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently welcomed 46 new officers into the corrections profession during the Department’s graduation ceremony held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel.

October 6, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Supports MA Red Cross “Women Who Care”

Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins recently took part in the American Red Cross of Massachusetts’ Annual “Women Who Care” breakfast event at the Sheraton Boston on Dalton Street.

September 19, 2014

Sheriff Tompkins, Department Host Tour Of House Of Correction For Members Of The Massachusetts Trail Court

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently hosted a tour of the Suffolk County House of Correction for the Honorable Paula Carey, Chief Justice of the Trial Court and Harry Spence, the Administrator of the Trial Court.