SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATOR SERGEANT PASSES AWAY FROM COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: December 17, 2020 Office:

SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATOR SERGEANT PASSES AWAY FROM COVID-19

(Riverhead, NY) It is with heavy hearts that the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of Investigator Sergeant Keith Allison. Inv. Sgt. Allison was hospitalized with serious COVID-19 complications last week and succumbed to the illness on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Inv. Sgt. Allison started his career with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office in 1995 and celebrated his 25th year of service this past February. After a short period of time as a correction officer at the Riverhead Correctional Facility, Inv. Sgt. Allison began working for the Personnel Investigations Bureau, conducting background investigations and interviews for new employees, both uniformed and civilian. He later became the Commanding Officer of the Personnel Investigations Bureau and was promoted to Investigator Sergeant in 2018. Because of his long tenure with the Personnel Investigations Bureau, Inv. Sgt. Allison helped many of the current Sheriff’s Office employees through the hiring process. He will be missed by all.

Inv. Sgt. Allison leaves behind his wife, Brenda, his children, Alicia and Darius, and his granddaughter Ava.

Sheriff Toulon stated, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of Inv. Sgt. Keith Allison. He was an excellent officer, a husband, father, and grandfather who was deeply committed to his family and the Sheriff's Office. We all have heavy hearts on his passing."

No services have been planned as of this release.

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