THE FLX TED PODCAST - CAYUGA COUNTY SHERIFF BRIAN SCHENCK

Photo: Sheriff Schenck, Sheriff's Dept. Facebook page

 

In our monthly conversation with the Sheriff, we discussed: 

Six year old Alivia Schroeder of Aurelius, who called 9-1-1 when her father became ill last month. She was named a Junior Deputy and received a certificate from the Sheriff.

In the coming weeks, the Sheriff's Department will release its online 2022 Community Survey. The primary goals of this survey will be to gather feedback from the public about service delivery (good and bad) ,identifying areas that the public would like the department to focus on as we move into 2023, and identify ways to continue building positive relationships with all that they serve. 

Undersheriff Steven Smith is beginning to transition to his retirement at the end of the month, when former Seneca Falls Police Chief Stu Peenstra will assume the position. Chief Peenstra attended training this week in Albany sponsored by the NY State Sheriff's Association to prepare newly elected Sheriffs and Undersheriffs for their positions.

There have been some recent catalytic converter thefts from vehicles at the south end of Cayuga County. As always, the Sheriff encourage that regardless of where you live, never leave your keys or valuables in an unoccupied vehicle.

This past Sunday the Sheriff joined members of the Custody Division at Oneida Shores on Oneida Lake to take the Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics. 

Mental Health, suicide, and substance abuse crisis situations continue to present immediate challenges in our community and throughout Central NY. Anyone can call 9-8-8 to get immediate help and support. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. 

The Sheriff's Department continues to work with the NY State Attorney General's Office's Special Investigations Unit and the State Commission of Correction to investigate the passing of an incarcerated individual that was housed in our jail and found unresponsive on Thanksgiving night. The department is also conducting its own internal investigation.  

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