SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S EXPLORERS HONORED AT AWARD CEREMONY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: June 4, 2024

SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S EXPLORERS HONORED AT AWARD CEREMONY

(YAPHANK, NY) On Monday, June 3, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. and the Executive Staff held an end of the year award ceremony for the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Explorers at the Yaphank Correctional Facility. 

Explorers received awards for length of service, community service, Explorer of the Year and more.  In addition, Sheriff Toulon and the Executive Staff recognized rank promotions for the Explorers. Please see below for a full list of recognitions. 

“The Sheriff’s Office Explorer program is designed to give young people an unforgettable firsthand experience of a career in law enforcement.  We are fortunate that the Sheriff’s Office Explorers are an outstanding group of dedicated and civic minded young men and women who are motivated to make a difference in their communities. Congratulations to all on the well-deserved achievements.”

The SCSO Explorers Program offers young men and women an introduction into law enforcement or a related career field in the criminal justice system. Aimed for youth ages 14-20, our Explorers are taught the importance of higher education, self-discipline through training, involvement in community service projects, and other Exploring events. Participants receive an inside look at the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement agencies and regularly do tours, trainings, and hands on activities with SCSO units including the Sheriff’s Response Team (SRT), Sheriff’s K9 Unit, Marine Bureau, Project Lifesaver and the SCSO Police Technology.  In the last year, the Explorers have participated in community service at various events including the Sheriff’s Office National Night Out and Sheriff’s Open House and Family Day as well as volunteered at the Andrew McMorris run, and more. 

For more information, contact PIO Vicki DiStefano at Victoria.distefano@suffolkcountyny.gov.

List of recognitions:

Tenure Award

Sydney Dombroff

Nicholas Golding

Jasper Gioglio-Weaver

James Mattimore

Matthew Mitchko

Kyle Morgan

Kylie Muir

Judah Noisette

Community Service Award

Frank Corso

Eagle Award Recognition

Jason Harper

Rifle Proficiency Award

Frank Corso

Brandon Doukas

Jason Harper               

Logan Henkin    

Explorer of the Year

Nicholas Golding

Rank Promotions:

Explorer Sergeant                

Nicholas Golding                

Kyle Morgan 

Kylie Muir

James Mattimore

Explorer Lieutenant

Frank Corso

Brandon Doukas

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