Sheriff DuMond Announces NYS Sheriffs Week Observance

DELHI — During the week of September 14th – September 20th, Delaware County Sheriff Craig S. DuMond is joining with his fellow Sheriffs across New York State in the annual observance of Sheriffs’ Week.  Each year the third week of September is used as an occasion to celebrate the long and unique history of the Office of Sheriff in New York and to highlight the many vital services provided year-round to the citizens by the Sheriffs’ Deputies, Corrections Officers and Civilian Staff to showcase the modern-day Sheriff’s Office. 

The Office of Sheriff is the oldest local office in New York, dating back to colonial times, and was guaranteed to the People by the first, and every subsequent, State Constitution.  The Sheriff is the only law enforcement officer chosen directly by the People, and accountable directly to the People. The Office of the Delaware County Sheriff was founded in 1797, when the county came into existence, and has been proudly serving the public ever since.

While many of the functions, powers and duties of the Sheriff have evolved over time, the core and historic nature of the Sheriff as the conservator of the peace in the county has remained constant. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office prides itself on being a "full-service" law enforcement agency providing services to all residents and visitors of Delaware County. 

Amongst the many modern-day functions and duties of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office are a 24/7 Road Patrol Division, a Criminal Investigations Division, a Cause and Origin (Fire) Investigator, a Crime and Accident Reconstruction Unit, a Pistol Clerk, a DRE Unit, a Special Response Team (S.R.T.), a Project Lifesaver Unit, a Drone Unit, a Mounted Unit and a K-9 Unit. 

In addition, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office maintains a Correctional Facility which has a maximum of 120 beds. The staff of approximately fifty-three certified and civilian employees provide round-the-clock security, custody and care for the local, state and federal prisoners who are housed within. 

The Sheriff’s Office also maintains a Civil Division. The purpose and function of this Division is to serve and enforce the civil processes within the County. The Civil Division handles the service and enforcement of (but not limited to): The service of Notices, Summons, Subpoenas, Petitions, and Orders, Warrant of Evictions, Income, Personal, & Property Executions, Court Orders, Orders of Protection. The Civil Division also receives paperwork that is issued from an array of courts within the Judicial System. The Office receives civil process papers directly from courts as well as from Attorney's and the public.

Sheriff DuMond commends the men and women of his agency for their professional dedication to carrying out these many important services for the citizens of Delaware County.

In celebration of Sheriff’s Week, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting an Open House event on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, from 12pm to 3pm at 280 Phoebe Lane, Delhi, N.Y. 13753. 

Please consider joining us on September 21st, 2025. We love meeting our residents, answering questions and showing you all what we do to keep our county safe, enjoyable and an amazing place to live.      

The following is a brief list of what we will be offering:

DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:  

Civil Division, Corrections Division, Road Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, 

Administrative Division 

TOURS: 

911 Dispatch Center 

Correctional Facility -Limited Tour 

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS:

Drone Unit 

K9 Unit

Project Lifesaver Unit 

Accident Reconstruction Unit

SERVICES: 

NYSSA Operation Safe Child Event 

Delaware County Public Health - Child Car Seat Event   

TABLES/STATIONS:

Special Response Team, Crisis Response Trailer, Impairment Goggles, Patrol Vehicle, Corrections Transport Van, Sheriff’s Office PowerPoint (inside), McGruff the Crime Dog , Free Hotdogs, Hamburgers and misc. snacks   

**In addition, at approximately 2:30pm, we will be conducting a free drawing for multiple giveaway items (winners must be present at the time of the drawing to win)