Provides one of the most vital units throughout the Sheriff’s office. Throughout the year, Community Relations Unit visits each Suffolk County School District as well as multiple clubs and various organizations. Its main goal is to bridge the gap between Law Enforcement and the members of the Community. CRU is responsible for implementing community outreach and school-based programs, organizing events, and promoting the Sheriff’s mission. The unit offers an array of Community and School-based programs free of charge for all Suffolk County schools, businesses, organizations, non-profits and agencies. Sample programs include: Youth Enlightenment Seminar (YES) Tours; At-risk Youth Jail Tour; Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something: Sandy Hook Promise Start With Hello; College Internship Program; Explorers Program; Gang Resistance & Education (GREAT) Program; STOPPED ("Drunk Buggies") Program; McGruff the Crime Dog; Drug and Vaping Awareness Programs; School & Building Vulnerability Assessments; CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event) Presentation; Stop the Bleed; Operation Safe Child ID Cards; Senior Medical ID Card; Pet ID Cards; Project Lifesaver; Test, Don't Guess Drug & Alcohol Test Kits; Yellow Dot Program and Shed the Meds. Call for more detailed information.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and offers helps to those who are struggling with addiction.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and helps those who are struggling with addiction.

Information on various reasons why teens try alcohol, marijuana, other drugs, or vaping and how teen substance use can lead to other problems. Prevent the possible progression from early use to problems. Free preventive education and/or help tailored for each teen and parent is available. Virtual counseling and information is available.

Offers seminars of education and awareness to the general public, professionals, and community groups on various mental health topics, such as bullying, alcohol/drug addiction, like skills training, adolescent issues, and more.

In partnership with the local school system, the local police educate middle school youth on the dangers and impacts of alcohol and drug abuse.

Provides an age-appropriate alcohol and drug abuse prevention program to elementary-school students which focus on life skills, learning to make healthy choices, communicating effectively, and establishing goals.

Provides an interactive educational program for teenagers and Parents about the dangers of impaired driving and underage drinking/drug use. The Teen Driving - It’s a Family Affair program is offered in High Schools throughout Dutchess County.

Offers a 2-part program designed to support and educate anyone who is touched by alcoholism and/or drug dependence onThe Disease of Addiction, Treatment, Co-Dependency, and Family Dynamics

Educates students about alcohol and drug abuse and offers help to those who may be struggling with addiction.

Educates students about alcohol and drug abuse and offers help to those who may be struggling with addiction.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and helps those struggling with addiction.

Provides an educational experience for teenagers who possess, purchase, or attempt to purchase alcohol. Works to educate about the effects, consequences and ultimate results of addiction.

Offers a program to educate youth about the danger of alcohol and drug abuse and how to deal with peer pressure, and help build self-esteem.

Community-based prevention services for Town of Orangetown youth and their families at Tappan Zee High School and the Nyack Center. The center offers information, education, resources, stress reduction, referrals, assessment and short-term counseling. In a safe environment, youth can speak to professional staff regarding concerns, stress, and pressure in their lives related to their school, family, community, peers, and/or substance use.

Educates youth about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, and ways in which to resist becoming involved with them, and helping those who are struggling with addiction.

Educates students on alcohol and drug abuse and offers help if they are struggling with addiction.

Provides education on alcohol and drug abuse and the negative impacts of addiction.

Offers weekly rap sessions, drug information workshops, referral services, and parent sessions for youth and their parents to discuss the impact and strategies to address drug use issues.

Provides alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs.

Education and enforcement to reduce drunk driving.

Education and prevention about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for teens.

Offers a school-age based seminar,In collaboration with the local school system, for middle school students about the dangers and impacts of alcohol and drug use.

Provides outreach and education about alcohol and drug addiction to at risk populations, community groups, associations, organizations, etc.