The Choice Program is designed to encourage children to respect
themselves and others while preparing for the future. In December 2005,
Sheriff Cabral recruited the first team of Suffolk County Sheriff’s
Department Officers to visit schools throughout Boston, Chelsea, Winthrop
and Revere. In May 2007, a second group of officers were recruited to join
the original team in the community. Each one of the Choice Officers has
successfully completed forty hours of required training before visiting area
schools within Suffolk County. Our Choice Program Officers discuss a number
of topics with students, including peer pressure, making the right choices,
setting goals, self respect, a civics component and the effects of CORI.
In June 2007, a Community Service Group Award was presented to the Choice
Program Officers at the 10th Annual Correction Officer of the Year Awards
Ceremony at the Massachusetts State House.
Choice Program Officers:
Sergeant Abiezer Ayuso
Sergeant Ayuso started working for the Sheriff’s Department in July 1993 and is assigned to the
Nashua Street Jail. He works in the units and in transportation. Sergeant Ayuso was invited to become a
Choice Officer in December 2005.
Deputy Richard Bloom
Deputy Bloom started working for the Sheriff’s Department in February 2008 and is assigned to
the Nashua Street Jail. He works as an officer inside the units. Deputy Bloom was invited to become a
Choice Officer in December 2009.
Sergeant Jessica Cabrera
Sergeant Cabrera started working for the Sheriff’s Department in May 1997 and is assigned to the Nashua
Street Jail. She currently works as an instructor at the Chelsea training facility. Sergeant Cabrera was invited
to become a Choice Officer in December 2009.
Deputy Robert Carey, Jr.
Deputy Carey started working for the Sheriff’s Department in November 2008 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. He works as a unit
officer and in transportation. Deputy Carey was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Officer Mark Cikacz
Officer Cikacz started working for the Sheriff’s Department in February 2008 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Officer Cikacz was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Officer Orlando DePass
Officer DePass started working for the Sheriff’s Department in March 1997 and is assigned to the Nashua Street Jail. Officer DePass was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Corporal Thomas DeRosa
Corporal DeRosa started working for the Sheriff’s Department in December 1994 and is assigned to
the Nashua Street Jail. He is a housing control supervisor and a member of the Honor Guard. Corporal
DeRosa was invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2005.
Officer Angela Epps
Officer Epps started working for the Sheriff’s Department in May 2001 and is assigned to the
Nashua Street Jail. She works in booking, medical and in the units. Officer Epps was invited to become
a Choice Officer in December 2009.
Deputy Shaunette Fitzpatrick
Deputy Fitzpatrick started working for the Sheriff’s Department in September 2000 and is
assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. She works in booking, the front lobby, central
control and in the units. Deputy Fitzpatrick was invited to become a Choice Officer in May 2007.
Officer Le´ Teya Flambo
Officer Flambo started working for the Sheriff’s Department in March 2001 and is assigned to the
Nashua Street Jail. She works in the front lobby, booking and attends community events.
Officer Flambo was invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2005.
Deputy Michael Gaudet
Deputy Gaudet started working for the Sheriff’s Department in July 2008 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Deputy Gaudet was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Deputy Vaughn Gibson
Deputy Gibson started working for the Sheriff’s Department in May 2006 and is assigned to the
South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Deputy Gibson was invited to become a Choice Officer
in December 2009.
Officer Annjanette Howard
Officer Howard started working for the Sheriff’s Department in January 2000 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street.
Officer Howard was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Deputy Sean Kirby
Deputy Kirby started working for the Sheriff’s Department in July 2008 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Deputy Kirby was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Deputy Marvin Lamarre
Deputy Lamarre started working for the Sheriff’s Department in July 2008 and is assigned to the Nashua Street Jail. He works as a unit
officer and in transportation. Deputy Lamarre was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Officer Christine Leone
Officer Leone started working for the Sheriff’s Department in October 2006 and is assigned to
the Nashua Street Jail. She works in the front lobby and as an officer in the units. Officer Leone was
invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2009.
Sergeant Deniqua Lopes
Sergeant Lopes started working for the Sheriff’s Department in August 1999 and is assigned
to the Nashua Street Jail. She has worked in the front lobby, transportation and booking. Sergeant
Lopes was invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2005.
Deputy Ed Lukas
Deputy Lukas started working for the Sheriff’s Department in February 2008 and is assigned
to the Nashua Street Jail. He works in the units. Deputy Lukas was invited to become a Choice
Officer in December 2009.
Deputy Jamal Lyons
Deputy Lyons started working for the Sheriff’s Department in October 2004 and is assigned
to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. He works in the units. Deputy Lyons was
invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2009.
Deputy Dennis Manning
Deputy Manning started working for the Sheriff’s Department in August 1993 and is assigned to
the Nashua Street Jail. He has worked in housing units, transportation, central control and visits.
Deputy Manning was invited to become a Choice Officer in May 2007.
Deputy Brittney Nelson
Deputy Nelson started working for the Sheriff’s Department in November 2008 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. Deputy Nelson was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Officer Holly Nelson
Officer Nelson started working for the Sheriff’s Department in October 2006 and is
assigned to the Nashua Street Jail. She works in the units and the front lobby. Officer Nelson
was invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2009.
Deputy Julio Pena
Deputy Pena started working for the Sheriff’s Department in September 2003 and is assigned
to the Nashua Street Jail. He has worked in housing units, booking, medical and the front lobby.
Deputy Pena was invited to become a Choice Officer in December 2005.
Deputy Michael Reiser
Deputy Reiser started working for the Sheriff’s Department in October 2004 and is assigned to the Nashua Street Jail. Deputy Reiser was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
Officer Regina Williams
Officer Williams started working for the Sheriff’s Department in September 1999 and is assigned to the South Bay House of Correction at Bradston Street. She is also a member of the female Jail Brake program. Officer Williams was invited to become a Choice Officer in September 2011.
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