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Cayuga County Sheriff sounds off over hiring freeze amid budget crisis
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is warning residents that a newly implemented county hiring freeze will pose serious challenges for public safety services amid an ongoing budget crisis. In a statement released this week, Schenck ... more
Cayuga County sheriff criticizes early release plan from state corrections department
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is raising alarm over a newly announced plan from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) that will allow the early release of certain incarcerated individuals ... more
Cayuga County sheriff calls for repeal or reform of HALT Act amid rising jail violence
Sheriff Brian Schenck is calling for urgent changes to the HALT Act, arguing that the law has led to a surge in violence within New York’s correctional facilities, including the Cayuga County Jail. Schenck’s statement ... more
Cayuga County ends inmate work program amid staffing concerns prompting mixed reactions
The discontinuation of Cayuga County’s inmate work program has sparked debate among residents, with concerns ranging from staffing shortages to broader questions about the justice system. The program, which provided labor for community projects, was ... more
Finger Lakes sheriffs address immigration enforcement policies amid public debate
Law enforcement leaders from across the Finger Lakes are responding to growing public inquiries about immigration amid rising federal enforcement locally. With federal immigration policies frequently changing and state laws limiting local cooperation with federal ... more
Sheriff Schenck explains Cayuga County’s approach to illegal immigration enforcement
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck has clarified his office's policy on illegal immigration, stating that local law enforcement lacks the authority to independently enforce civil immigration laws without federal assistance. His statement comes amid heightened ... more
Cayuga County Jail staff get accreditation boost at legislature meeting
The Cayuga County Legislature celebrated a significant milestone during its January 28 session with the announcement that the county jail had achieved state accreditation for its correctional division. The distinction, earned by only 33 of ... more
Sheriffs from Cayuga, Ontario, and Seneca among supporters of Tenney’s SERVE Act: What would it do?
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) has introduced the Stop Enabling Repeat Violence and Endangering (SERVE) Our Communities Act, aimed at curbing rising crime rates and supporting law enforcement in New York. Tenney was joined by fellow ... more
Schenck, Petrus shine light on local reentry efforts at national conference
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck and Heather Petrus of Cayuga Counseling recently represented their community at the Second Chance Act Conference in Philadelphia, sharing insights on their collaborative efforts to reduce recidivism and prepare incarcerated ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Public safety budget concerns, fundraising, and inmates from other counties in Cayuga (podcast)
This week Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck was on Inside the FLX discussing a number of items, including how his department is preparing for a series of assessments and audits across its divisions while facing ... more
Sheriff Schenck: Anonymous tips play crucial role in preventing, solving crimes
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says public engagement through anonymous tips and digital resources have proven important in fighting crime locally. Schenck discussed how new tools like the SaferWatch app are empowering the community to ... more
Could Cayuga County have an animal abuse registry? Sheriff says it’s a priority
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck discussed a range of public safety initiatives, including traffic enforcement, school threat assessments, and a potential animal abuse registry, during an appearance on the Inside the FLX on Tuesday. Schenck ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Why is Cayuga Co. seeing a spike in DWIs? Sheriff talks illegal cannabis shops, staffing, and more! (podcast)
Today on episode #509 of Inside the FLX Josh Durso is joined by Cayuga Co. Sheriff Brian Schenck to talk about some recent headlines and developments. Schenck says his team has seen a spike in ... more
Public Safety Staffing vs. County Office Building: Sheriff Schenck Raises Alarm Over Possible Cuts
Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is warning residents about potential budget cuts to public safety brought on by the need to address costly repairs at the county's office building. In January, the Cayuga County Office ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Cayuga County Sheriff Talks Proposed Budget Cuts & Impact to Public Safety (podcast)
Today on Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck to get an update on critical funding issues that could soon impact his department and public safety there. Since the closure of ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Schenck talks work zone safety after deadly incidents (podcast)
On this episode of Inside the FLX we're talking about the work being done by law enforcement to curb work zone incidents, like the two fatal ones that happened in recent days across the region ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Schenck talks officers killed in Syracuse, eclipse traffic assessment, and upcoming campaign on slow-moving vehicles (podcast)
On episode #488 of Inside the FLX we're joined by Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck who discusses the recent death of two police officers in Onondaga County over the weekend. He spoke about the grief ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: How is Cayuga Co. preparing for the solar eclipse? (podcast)
How is the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse in less than two weeks? In our monthly chat with Sheriff Brian Schenck, we dive into the work his team is taking ... more
INSIDE THE FLX: Sheriff Schenck talks inmate suicide report, ‘Yellow Dot’ program, and overdose data (podcast)
Today on Inside the FLX we're getting an update from Cayuga County. Sheriff Brian Schenck says the jail population there is down, to a figure he hasn't seen in more than a year. While he's ... more
