Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to hold Open House Sept. 22

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office to hold Open House Sept. 22

Photo by Bill Landon

In celebration of NYS Sheriff’s Week, the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will host an Open House and Family Day on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yaphank Correctional Facility located at 200 Glover Drive in Yaphank. The free event features jail tours throughout the day for residents ages 12 and up, exciting demonstrations by the Sheriff’s Office departments including the Emergency Response Team and K9 unit, Sheriff’s Office vehicle displays, food trucks, music, and free activities all day long.  

In addition to jail tours, there will be exhibits, law enforcement demonstrations, a “Troop Carrier” truck ride, Child and Pet ID Cards, face painting, live DJ music, a buggy obstacle course, bounce house, giveaways, games and interactive sports like Tug-of-War and much more.  Suffolk County Girl Scouts will be able to earn a special Patch at the event.  For more information, please visit www.suffolksheriff.com