PEENSTRA TAKES OVER AS CAYUGA COUNTY UNDERSHERIFF NEXT MONTH

Photo: Stu Peenstra from Town of Seneca Falls website

It's the end of an era in law enforcement next month.

That's when Cayuga County Undersheriff Steve Smith retires after 25 years with the department. He began as a Road Patrol Deputy and has served as Undersheriff since 2019. 

He'll be replaced by Stu Peenstra, who will leave his job as Seneca Falls Police Chief. Peenstra has served with that department since 1998. Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says Peenstra will be a great addition.

 

Schenck he sees the Undersheriff as a partner, taking on a number of important roles within the department. Peenstra takes over January 1st.

You can listen to my full Flx Ted Podcast below.

CAYUGA SHERIFF SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON DEPARTMENT DIRECTION, PRIORITIES

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Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says he'll be posting his annual community survey soon on the department website and social media. 

He says part of his department's mission is to partner with the community and local organizations to deliver services in the way that best serves them. 

We asked the Sheriff what his priorities are for the coming year. He said it's keeping the department fully staffed and encouraging more people to consider law enforcement careers.

 

Schenck believes part of the reason for the drop off in applicants is the increasingly negative attitudes toward law enforcement that have developed in recent years.

You can hear my full Flx Ted Podcast with Sheriff Brian Schenck below.