The agency employs sworn personnel, including deputysheriffs and correction officers, as well as civilian staff, and has played a role in the development of local law enforcement in NassauCounty, including the establishment of the NassauCounty Police Department in 1925. With very limited exceptions, sheriffs and their deputies may exercise their official authority only within the geographical boundaries of their specific county. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.

Context Explanation

Today, NassauCountyDeputySheriffs serve as NYS Certified Police Officers drawing their authority to enforce both criminal and civil law from the NYS Criminal Procedure Law, NYS Constitution, and the Nassau County Charter. DeputySheriffs do not provide security in the Jail or in the Courts. On behalf of the men and women of the NassauCountySheriff’s Office, I welcome you to our website. I invite you to acquaint yourself with this website’s various links and pages to become familiar with our multi-faceted agency and the many services we provide.

Insight Material

We, the professional men and women of the NassauCountySheriff's Office are empowered to defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of Florida. We will fairly and diligently enforce all laws bringing to justice those who violate them. Recreation Parks, Golf, Marinas, Suffolk Parks History, Green Key Card, Parks Reservations, Discover Suffolk County, Things To Do, More... Public Safety Police, Sheriff, Probation, Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, Office of Emergency Management, Preparedness, Fire Marshall, EMS, More... Towns and Villages Deputies in NYS have more power than county/local police because they can enforce civil laws and judgements, evictions etc.

Final Conclusion

Nassau and Suffolk police primary responsibilities are answering 911 calls and proactive patrol of their respective police districts.