Broome County Sheriff's Office

The first sheriff, William Woodruff, rode on horseback, enforcing laws. Broome County is located in south-central New York state. Currently, the office serves a population of approximately 197,000 people in an 850-mile patrol area. This area encompasses city, suburban and rural type settings. The area also includes interstates 81, 86, and 88 which pass through the center of the county. Highway Patrol Division : responsible for law enforcement, arrest of lawbreakers, criminal investigations, auto accident investigations, and public safety. Identification Division/Pistol Permit s : responsible for pistol permits, sheriff id cards, fingerprinting, and criminal records. Training Division : responsible for mandated police and correctional training. Also provides all in-service training for Sheriff's Office employees and runs the Basic Police Academy for a seven-county area. Records Division : responsible for the recording and maintaining of all official records and documents relative to the police operations of the Broome County Sheriff's Office. Non-emergency: (607) 778-1911. Dial 911 for emergencies.