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The Department has established minimum requirements for visitor dress. When the visits officer deems a visitor’s attire does not conform to the requirements outlined herein, they will ask the Shift Commander to either approve or deny the visit.
Please read full dress code guide to enure you do not get turned away on your next visit: click here
The Sheriff’s Department is mandated 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.
- Enhancing public safety by seeking ways to effectively reduce offender recidivism.
- To meet the challenges presented by this obligation, we must set goals that inform and improve our relationship with both the public and each other.
Steven W. Tompkins, a member of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department since 2002, was appointed to serve as the Sheriff of Suffolk County on January 22nd, 2013 by Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick.
As the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Tompkins manages all operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division. In addition to providing care, custody and rehabilitative support for inmates and pre–trial detainees, Tompkins also oversees a management, security and administrative staff of over 1,000.
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Here you can take a virtual tour of one of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department facilities.
Suffolk County Jail at Nashua Street
Suffolk County South Bay House of Correction
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- Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety
- Crazy Sock Day
- Excel Academy Charter School’s Youth Career Fair
- Boston Reads Day
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently joined Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety for their G.I.R.L.S. (Grit, Intelligence, Resilience, Leadership, Strength) Day at the Gantcher Family Field House and Convocation Center. Hosted by Tufts University Police, this powerful event gave girls ages 5-14 the opportunity to learn about first responder roles while enjoying a day filled with fun and hands-on activities. Our staff members had a great time connecting with participants, sharing information about our Department, and handing out our kids’ coloring books, crayons, deputy badges, bags, pencils, and more! Special thanks to @tuftspolice for the invitation and for creating such a meaningful event that inspires the next generation.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department recently joined Tufts University’s Department of Public Safety for their G.I.R.L.S. (Grit, Intelligence, Resilience, Leadership, Strength) Day at the Gantcher Family […]
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