Brian Schenck

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck says rising call volume, patrol vacancies and a jail staffing crisis are creating operational and budget challenges heading into the summer. In a mid-year agency update, Schenck said deputies handled ... more

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck delivered a stark warning to lawmakers this week, saying the county jail's staffing crisis has reached a critical point and could soon force the county to house inmates elsewhere if ... more

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck said family considerations drove his decision not to seek reelection, as he reflected on nearly 30 years in the Sheriff’s Office and outlined priorities for his final 10 months in ... more

On this episode of Inside Government with Guy Cosentino, Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck discussed his decision not to seek re-election as he began his final year in office and addressed several active matters facing ... more

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck is urging residents to pay close attention as lawmakers finalize the 2026 county budget, warning that proposed staffing reductions will make it harder for deputies to respond quickly during emergencies ... more

After nearly 30 years in law enforcement, Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck announced he will not run for a third term. Schenck, who has served as sheriff since 2018, shared the news in a public ... more

Cayuga County Sheriff Brian Schenck sat down with Inside Government to detail his department’s role in the September federal raid at Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato, clarify misconceptions about local involvement, and discuss county law ... more

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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