The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces on
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 Sheriff Timothy Whitcomb was sworn in as
President of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association.
Sheriff Whitcomb was joined at the ceremony by several local officials,
current and former. Holding the Bible during the oath was Retired Sheriff Jerry
Burrell, who served Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office from 1985-1996. Also in
attendance was Assemblyman Joseph Giglio who administered the Oath of Office to
Sheriff Whitcomb.
Sheriff Whitcomb is finishing his second term with the
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office. He is the First Sheriff from the County to
be sworn into this state leadership role as President of the New York State
Sheriffs’ Association.
The New York State Sheriffs' Association, Inc. is a
not-for-profit corporation, formed in 1934, for the purpose of assisting
Sheriffs in the efficient and effective delivery of services to the public. It
comprises all of the elected and appointed Sheriffs of New York State.
