Last month Edwin Raymond (pictured) was appointed to serve as Sheriff of the City of New York by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Sheriff’s Offices throughout New York State hold long-standing memorial services every May to remember the service and sacrifice of their colleagues from years, decades and even centuries past.

Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are recognizing Autism Awareness Month by promoting the Blue Envelope program, announced last year.

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association’s Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS) held its annual conference in Saratoga Springs last month, providing opportunities for School Resource Officers / School Resource Deputies and educators to come together and develop strategies on how to keep students safer throughout New York State. 

The New York State Sheriffs’ Association 92nd Annual Winter Training Conference took place in Albany last month, recognizing the best of law enforcement personnel during its awards program and the installation of the Association’s 2026 Officers and Executive Committee.

Undersheriff Rensel’s career includes a service record that spans multiple roles in public safety and educational sectors. 

Members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) partnered with other local law enforcement and first responder organizations to purchase and donate over 700 turkeys to help Catholic Charities of Broome County feed local families over Thanksgiving.

After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck (pictured) announced in November he will not run for a third term after his current term ends in December 2026.

Fifteen counties throughout New York State held elections for Sheriff this year. Most of the races were uncontested, with only three Counties holding contested races. Below is a summary of who will begin and who will continue their terms as Sheriff on January 1, 2026.