The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department joins Crazy Sock Day in recognition and support for World Down Syndrome Day. Our custody and non-custody staff members came together rocking their most colorful, craziest, and mismatched socks, representing the shape of the third copy of Chromosome 21. These vibrant colors and patterns celebrate the different personalities, encouraging inclusion and support for the down syndrome

Our Community Outreach team had a great time attending Excel Academy Charter School’s Youth Career Fair, where we connected with students and shared information about our annual paid Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) internship. In our program, students can explore a variety of law enforcement career paths, learn more about the criminal legal system, and participate in site visits, including a tour of our facilities, all while getting paid.

Our community outreach team members brought their best reading voices to the John F. Kennedy Family Service Center and the Haley Pilot School, where they read “See Marcus Grow” by Marcus Bridgewater to students. During these sessions, Assistant Deputy Superintendent Chaney and Sergeant Wood engaged with the children through the readings and fun questions. Students listened closely, and later shared thoughtful and creative answers.

On this #ICYMI we’re sharing moments from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program shopping and delivery events. Our Department’s officers joined forces with the Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, Toys for Tots Program law enforcement staff, and community volunteers to shop for toys at the South Bay Target and deliver them to the Children’s Services of Roxbury organization, where they were donated to families in need.