COMMUNITY RELATIONS UNIT | SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.