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Sheriff’s Dept. Recognizes Halstead and Black for 20 Years of Service

L-R: Halstead, Sheriff Hess, and Black  

Orleans County Sheriff Scott Hess took time out recently to recognize two members of his staff, each of whom has completed 20 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Jim Halstead joined the Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 11, 1994, under then-Sheriff David M. Green. Some of his career highlights include being a DARE Instructor for many years, a member of the Sheriff’s Marine Unit and Boating Safety Instructor, a member of the SCUBA team, and a member of the Motorcycle Unit. Halstead has already announced his plans to retire next month.

Investigator Corey Black was sworn into the Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy on Nov. 28, 1994, also under then-Sheriff Green.  He was promoted to Sergeant in March of 1999 and elevated to Investigator in Feb. of 2000. 

Black is the senior member of the Criminal Investigation Division and has been involved in numerous high-profile investigations during his career. In addition to his duties as an Investigator, he is also a Police Instructor, Range Officer, SWAT Leader, and he is a member of the New York Tactical Officers Association.

Halstead and Black each received a congratulatory letter from the Sheriff and a Certificate of Achievement for “20 Years of Dedicated & Faithful Service to the Sheriff’s Office & the County of Orleans.”

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