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Orange County Sheriff Special Operations Group Earns SWAT Team Designation Orange County Sheriff Special Operations Group Earns SWAT Team Designation
Orange County Sheriff Special Operations Group Earns SWAT Team Designation One of the best just got better. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group received SWAT Team Certification, making it one of just 15 teams in the state to earn such an accreditation. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services determined that the application submitted by the Sheriff’s Office met all requirements set forth by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) and awarded them the honor. The SWAT Team Certification will be valid for two years, provided the Sheriff’s Office maintains the standards set forth by the MPTC. If they do that, the certi…

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by Zak Failla
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'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff 'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff
'Empty Chair Teen Initiative' Joined By Orange County Sheriff Teenagers looking forward to their upcoming school proms and graduation ceremonies may want to think twice before stepping behind the wheel of a car. Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois announced that his office will participate in the “Empty Chair Teen Initiative” from April 23 through April 27 in an effort to curtail drunk or distracted driving amongst local teens celebrating several school events. According to a statement released by the Sheriff’s Office, “each year, thousands of high school students across New York State look forward to attending their prom and graduation ceremonies. “…

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by Zak Failla
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Court Fee Phone Scam Sparks Warning Court Fee Phone Scam Sparks Warning
Court Fee Phone Scam Sparks Warning Officials are warning residents about a phone scam sweeping the area in which the caller claims to a representative of the Sheriff's Office civil division and demands payment for a legal matter. Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois said a scam of that type was operating recently in Cayuga County, where the caller said they were from the civil division and that the resident must go purchase a pre-paid Visa card and pay the money owed or face legal trouble. Department officials said they never contact residents by phone regarding court-ordered legal judgments, and they do not ask for payment by …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff
Phone Scam Warning Issued By Orange County Sheriff Law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley are warning residents to be on high alert as a phone scam involving the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Orange County Police Sheriff Carl DuBois issued an alert this week warning of a possible scam made by individuals claiming to be a representative of the Sheriff’s Office Civil Division. Earlier this month, DuBois said a similar scam was run in Cayuga County, with a caller claiming to be a representative from their Sheriff’s Office. DuBois said that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will never contact individuals by phone about court-ordered j…

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by Zak Failla
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Sgt. Dave Campbell Says Goodbye To Orange County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Dave Campbell Says Goodbye To Orange County Sheriff's Office
Sgt. Dave Campbell Says Goodbye To Orange County Sheriff's Office After 20 years of dedicated service, Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBois helped celebrate the retirement of Sgt. David Campbell with a large reception. Held on Friday,  deputies and administration from the Sheriff’s Office joined personnel from law enforcement agencies throughout the Mid-Hudson to pay tribute to Campbell, known for his professionalism and dedication to public service.  Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus and District Attorney David Hoovler were also guests at the event.  Campbell was recognized for his 20 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office, including the last 16 w…

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by Kathy Reakes