{"id":7902,"date":"2019-02-15T19:30:23","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T00:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=7902"},"modified":"2019-02-15T19:30:33","modified_gmt":"2019-02-16T00:30:33","slug":"orleans-county-undersheriff-bourke-will-run-for-sheriff-after-sheriff-bower-decides-not-to-seek-re-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/02\/15\/orleans-county-undersheriff-bourke-will-run-for-sheriff-after-sheriff-bower-decides-not-to-seek-re-election\/","title":{"rendered":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Undersheriff Bourke will run for Sheriff after Sheriff Bower decides not to seek re-election"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7903\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/02\/15\/orleans-county-undersheriff-bourke-will-run-for-sheriff-after-sheriff-bower-decides-not-to-seek-re-election\/20190215_192144\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?fit=1370%2C1776&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1370,1776\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.7&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G950U&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1550258483&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.25&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;160&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00833333333333&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"20190215_192144\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?fit=790%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?fit=790%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7903\" width=\"454\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?w=1370&amp;ssl=1 1370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?resize=231%2C300&amp;ssl=1 231w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?resize=768%2C996&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?resize=790%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/20190215_192144.jpg?resize=116%2C150&amp;ssl=1 116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">February 15, 2019, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents of Orleans County, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Office of Sheriff of Orleans County. Sheriff Randy Bower, after much deliberation and discussion with his family, has decided not to seek re-election for the office of Sheriff in the election this November. Sheriff Bower should be proud of the accomplishments and positive impact he has had on the Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s office.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partial list of the of accomplishments achieved by Sheriff Bower and his leadership team are; initiating the \u201cSTAMP\u201d (Sheriff\u2019s Transition Management Program) which offers an inmate suffering from opioid addiction a chance to enter a program of treatment and receive Vivitrol upon release which saves lives. We have expanding training for Deputies in the use Narcan, Stop the Bleed, Civil Process, Patrol rifle School, Total Station, Investigation of Sex Crimes, internet and social media investigations. Our team has also partnered with the Faith Based Community to establish a Sheriff\u2019s Volunteer Clergy, Sheriff CARES (Community Addiction Rehabilitation Education), assisted with Toys for Tots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is my goal, if I were to be so honored to be your next Sheriff, is to continue the initiatives that have so positively affected our County. In addition to that, I believe with my nearly 35 years of service to the Sheriff\u2019s Office and the residents of Orleans County, I am uniquely qualified to serve as your Sheriff. I have worked in all divisions of the Sheriff\u2019s Office; Correction <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officer in the Orleans County jail, Dispatch\/911 Center, 31 years in the Criminal Division\/Road Patrol with over 18 years as a Lieutenant. Over the course of my employment at the Sheriff\u2019s Office I have had a variety of assignments and duties including; Corporal in the Orleans County Jail, over 20 years as the K-9 Handler, FBI Trained and Certified Hostage Crisis Negotiator, Managed the Security for the County Office Building Complex, Supervisor of the Sheriff\u2019s Marine Division which included 10 Deputies, 4 vessels, two vehicles and a Marine Office.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your Undersheriff for the past three years, I have assisted the Sheriff with all areas of operation within the Sheriff\u2019s Office; Civil Division, Marine Division, Correction Division, Communication\/911, Pistol Permits, Animal Control and Criminal Investigation Division.                               I have worked very hard to build excellent relationships with our local Police agencies within the county along with our State and Federal law enforcement partners, Coroners\u2019 Office, District Attorney\u2019s Office, local and County Courts, Emergency Management and the Orleans County Fire Service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I ask you to join me as I embark on this campaign to become your next Sheriff.  I would feel honored and privileged to serve as your next Sheriff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your consideration, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sincerely <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christopher M. Bourke<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February 15, 2019, Residents of Orleans County, I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Office of Sheriff of Orleans County. Sheriff Randy Bower, after much deliberation and discussion with his family, has decided not to seek re-election for the office of Sheriff in the \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2019\/02\/15\/orleans-county-undersheriff-bourke-will-run-for-sheriff-after-sheriff-bower-decides-not-to-seek-re-election\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7903,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[1479],"class_list":["post-7902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-orleans-county","tag-christopher-bourke"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-23s","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":75158,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/orleans-county-sheriff-christopher-m-bourke-honored-by-mothers-against-drunk-driving-new-york-stop-dwi-and-the-governors-traffic-safety-committee\/","url_meta":{"origin":7902,"position":0},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving New York, STOP-DWI and The Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee","author":"aka","date":"May 13, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release\/provided photos Albany, New York - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New York, STOP\u2013DWI and The Governor\u2019s Traffic Safety Committee hosted their Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Event on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at the Albany Capital Center. 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Bourke would like to take this opportunity to introduce six (6) new employees that have been hired in 2021. The Orleans County Legislature led by Chairman Lynne Johnson were gracious enough in allowing\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Orleans County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Orleans County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/orleans-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-26-21-Swearing-in-pics.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-26-21-Swearing-in-pics.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/5-26-21-Swearing-in-pics.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13117,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2020\/01\/06\/orleans-county-bourke-sworn-in-as-sheriff\/","url_meta":{"origin":7902,"position":2},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Bourke sworn in as Sheriff","author":"aka","date":"January 6, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BjXjAip5CD8 Sheriff Christopher Bourke was officially sworn in as Orleans County Sheriff at the Orleans County Legislature's Organizational Meeting late Monday afternoon in Albion. Also sworn in was Undersheriff Michael Mele, Chief Deputy Jeffrey Gifaldi, and Jail Superintendent Scott Wilson. The Honorable Sanford Church swore in the Sheriff and his\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Orleans County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Orleans County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/orleans-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bourke-swear-in-still.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bourke-swear-in-still.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Bourke-swear-in-still.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":28032,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/09\/19\/orleans-county-sheriff-appoints-gifaldi-to-undersheriff\/","url_meta":{"origin":7902,"position":3},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Sheriff appoints Gifaldi to Undersheriff","author":"aka","date":"September 19, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"File photo\/2020 Press release The Orleans County Sheriff Christopher Bourke announces the appointment of Jeffrey Gifaldi to the position of Undersheriff and Robin Riemer to the position of Chief Deputy of the Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s Office effective September 20, 2021. Undersheriff Gifaldi has over 21 years of experience including serving\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Orleans County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Orleans County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/orleans-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeffrey-gifalidi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeffrey-gifalidi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeffrey-gifalidi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeffrey-gifalidi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Jeffrey-gifalidi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":35747,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2022\/09\/03\/orleans-county-three-deputy-sheriffs-graduate-from-academy\/","url_meta":{"origin":7902,"position":4},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Three Deputy Sheriffs graduate from Academy","author":"aka","date":"September 3, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"(Provided photo) Deputy Savannah Tackley, Sheriff Christopher Bourke, Deputy David Lauer, Deputy Cory Martindale Press release Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce three Deputy Sheriffs have graduated from the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy. Deputies Lauer, Martindale and Tackley began the Law Enforcement Academy on March 14, 2022,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Orleans County&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Orleans County","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/category\/orleans-county\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-2-2022-NCLEA-Gad-pic-1-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-2-2022-NCLEA-Gad-pic-1-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-2-2022-NCLEA-Gad-pic-1-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/videonewsservice.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/9-2-2022-NCLEA-Gad-pic-1-scaled.jpg?fit=900%2C1200&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":60588,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2025\/01\/08\/orleans-county-chief-deputy-gifaldi-retires-from-sheriffs-department\/","url_meta":{"origin":7902,"position":5},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Chief Deputy Gifaldi retires from Sheriff&#8217;s Department","author":"aka","date":"January 8, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Press release The Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s Office extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Administrative Chief Deputy Jeffrey A. 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