MISSION
The Essex County Sheriff's Department's top priority is to protect residents in the region from criminal offenders.
This is accomplished by:
* Housing inmates in a secure and fair manner.
* Providing rehabilitation and academic training to offenders while they are incarcerated, so they will not repeat their mistakes once they are released.
* Practicing correctional polices that comply with all local, state and federal laws.
* Using innovative correctional approaches that are in accord with the Essex County Sheriff's Department's top mission
* Informing and educating the public about the department through the media, tours of the facility and public appearances by the sheriff, administrators, K-9 Unit, and uniformed personnel.
Web Site:
http://www.mass.gov/eccf
Governing Laws:
Statutes
Regulations