In celebration of its nearly 350 years of service, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office opened an artifact-packed exhibit to tell the stories of law enforcement officers of the past.
Starting Feb. 25, history buffs from near and far are welcome to The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office History Exhibit at Riverhead Town Hall (4 W. Second St., Riverhead) showcasing historic photographs, uniform items and a timeline with the evolution of the agency and its role in the county.
“We’ve been trying to create our own little place in history over here in the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office over the last few years,” says Suffolk County sheriff Errol Toulon Jr. “I’ve only been a sheriff for nine years I’m more fascinated with the historical pictures and uniforms.”
Toulon believes the most striking part of the exhibit is the age of the agency as it dates back to 1683.
This exhibit comes as part of Suffolk County’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“I tell many students, as I visit a lot of the schools in Suffolk County, the Sheriff’s Office was here before America was America so it’s equally as important in the 250th anniversary of the United States that we also recognize that the sheriff’s office has been an important part of that history,” says Toulon Jr.
The Sheriff’s Office is also creating challenge coin and a documentary highlighting the history service officers as America approaches its 250th anniversary, Toulon Jr. says.
To learn more about the exhibit or other upcoming celebrations, click here and stop in to see the display Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until June 9.
