The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of our Family Support Services Unit (FSSU), an initiative designed to provide support, guidance, and resources to the loved ones of individuals in our custody. When someone is incarcerated, Read More …
Category: What’s New
2019 Cruiser Convoy
On Saturday June 8th 2019, Officers Jacob Gaylord, Timothy Grady and Jose Gonzalez participated in the yearly Massachusetts Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy. This year the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office was tasked with coordinating the Cruiser Convoy for departments in Western Read More …
Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award
On May 23, 2019, Sheriff Bowler was very honored to be the recipient of the 2019 Western Massachusetts Council, Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Citizen Award at a reception held at Pittsfield Country Club. State Rep. William “Smitty” Pignatelli served Read More …
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2019
As we start National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sheriff Bowler would like to Thank all the Hard working men and women of the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center. These men and women answer 911 calls for 27 towns Read More …
SCAM ALERT
The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office does not call people to solicit money and we do not threaten arrest over the phone. Also please be aware about scam IRS calls threatening arrest and scammers calling claiming your family members are in Read More …
Sheriff Bowler Swears In SRT Team
On Wednesday Mat 24, 2018 Sheriff Thomas Bowler swore in members of the Berkshire County Special Response Team “SRT” as Deputy Sheriff’s in Berkshire County. The SRT Team would not be possible without the support of the Sheriff and local Read More …
Dalton American Legion Riders Law Appreciation Ceremony
On Tuesday January 9th 2018 the American Legion Riders of Berkshire County held their 3rd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony at the American Legion in Dalton. Twice a year the club organizes rides in support of veterans assistance programs. Local Read More …
911 Memorial
The 911 Memorial proudly built and displayed on the grounds of the Berkshire County Jail and House of Correction as a collaborative effort between Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office staff and inmates participating in the landscape maintenance program run by Berkshire Read More …
Rescue Team Drills, Seeks Volunteers
Members of the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Underwater Search and Rescue Team, under the direction of team coordinator Assistant Deputy Superintendent Thomas Grady and Chief of Diving Operations Bob Lamb, gathered at the Housatonic River in Glendale to conduct a swift Read More …
Community Service Crews Make Big Difference
Throughout Berkshire County, the Sheriff’s Community Service Work Crews save communities, schools and nonprofit agencies thousands of dollars each year, while also teaching inmates valuable work skills that can be put into play after their release. “They get a tremendous Read More …