Sheriff Joseph M. Graff and Undersheriff Ryan M. DeLong join members of Road Patrol, Emergency Communications, Genesee Justice, Justice for Children Advocacy Center in receiving the Genesee County Legislature Proclamation from Marianne Clattenburg. (Provided photo)
Photo GCSO group photo (from left to right): Undersheriff Ryan M. DeLong, former Undersheriff Bradley D. Mazur, Deputy Travis A. Lambert, Deputy Neva B. Saile, Deputy Kaitlyn A. Englerth, Deputy Scout R. Seelau, Chief Deputy – Road Patrol Brian M. Frieday and Sheriff Joseph M. Graff.
Press release
Sheriff Graff would like to thank the Genesee County Legislature and Governor Hochul for officially proclaiming this week as “Sheriffs’ Week.”
The third week of September every year is used as an occasion to celebrate the long and unique history of the Office of Sheriff in New York and to highlight the many vital services provided to the citizens year round by the Sheriffs’ Deputies, Correction Officers, Emergency Services Dispatchers, Dog Control Officers and civilian staff. The lights on the Old County Courthouse cupola will be changed to blue to acknowledge this week.
Having been established in the State’s first constitution in 1777, and having been continued in every succeeding constitution, the Office of Sheriff is one of the original constitutional offices of Genesee County first established in 1802. The Sheriff is the only law enforcement officer chosen directly by the People and accountable directly to the People. The Office of Sheriff is currently held by Joseph M. Graff, who was elected in 2025 and has 25 years of experience in local law enforcement in Genesee County.
While many of the functions, powers, and duties of the Sheriff have evolved over time, the core and historic nature of the Sheriff as the conservator of the peace in the county has remained constant. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office has evolved into a modern, professionally accredited, full-service law enforcement and public safety agency. It is responsible for providing several crucial services which include maintaining the county jail; dispatching emergency services; providing security in our schools, communication systems, animal control, community service and victim assistance, and serving/executing civil process and victim protection orders for our courts.
As a constitutionally empowered Office directly responsible to the people, the ancient Office of Sheriff remains, even today, responsive and accountable to the public it serves.
In observance of this week, we would like to recognize the most-recent Deputy Sheriffs on our road patrol:
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Deputy Richard V. Flores recently completed his 16-week field training. Deputies are assigned to various field training officers and shifts so they can be trained on individual aspects of police work. Deputy Flores graduated from the 145th Basic Course for Police Officers Academy from the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy on December 13, 2024. He is a 2016 graduate from Elba Central School.
Deputy Richard V. Flores recently completed his 16-week field training. Deputies are assigned to various field training officers and shifts so they can be trained on individual aspects of police work. Deputy Flores graduated from the 145th Basic Course for Police Officers Academy from the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy on December 13, 2024. He is a 2016 graduate from Elba Central School.
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Four Deputy Sheriffs recently graduated from the 84th Basic Course for Police Academy from the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy on August 22, 2025:
Deputy Travis A. Lambert is a 2020 graduate from Byron-Bergen Central School. He attended St. John Fisher University before his deployment overseas with the U. S. Military.
Deputy Neva B. Saile is a 2022 graduate of Alexander Central School, completed the Health Careers Academy at Genesee Valley BOCES, and earned an Associate’s Degree from Genesee Community College.
Deputy Kaitlyn A. Englerth received a special education recognition for her outstanding academic achievements while attending basic academy. She is a 2009 graduate of Le Roy Central School and a 2013 graduate of the University of Buffalo where she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.
Deputy Scout R. Seelau is a 2021 graduate of Pembroke Central School and a 2025 graduate of Hilbert College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Crime Scene Investigation and Forensics.
“This week, we celebrate the historical and current contributions of the Office of Sheriff and the significant role that the Sheriff’s Office plays in our criminal justice system,” stated Sheriff Graff. “I am proud to be a member of this Office and look forward to continuing the exceptional services it provides our community.”
