Press release
Deputy Patrick J. Reeves, a 29 1/2-year veteran of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, is retiring effective July 20, 2025.
Deputy Reeves started his career on February 17, 1986, as a part-time Civil Processor Server. He graduated in 1995 from the Genesee Community College’s Rural Police Training Institute and
on February 3, 1997, he was appointed Deputy Sheriff.
(VNS File photo 2023)
During his tenure, Deputy Reeves earned several awards which include four Meritorious Awards, three
Commendations, twice was named Officer of the Year, and on behalf of the Governor’s Traffic Safety
Committee he was the recipient of the New York State Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award for
outstanding dedication to highway safety and anti DWI efforts in 2009. He has been a Deputy Sheriff
assigned to Road Patrol, the Civil Office and was the School Resource Officer for the Pembroke Central
School District since 2018.
Additionally, Deputy Reeves is credited with being one of the first Drug Recognition Experts for the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. During his career, Deputy Reeves acted as Firearms, Tactical Baton, Aerosol Subject Restraint, and General Topics Instructor.
“I would like to thank Pat for his dedication to serving the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens
of Genesee County,” said Sheriff Joseph M. Graff. “Everyone at the Sheriff’s Office wishes him all the
best for his future.”