Worcester Sheriff's Department

Web Site:

www.worcestercountysheriff.com/

Organization Chart

Mission:

The primary mission of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office is to protect society from criminal offenders through the safe detention of pre-trial detainees, and the safe detention and rehabilitation of sentenced inmates. This mission is accomplished by providing educational, substance abuse and vocational program opportunities for inmates; exercising prudent management over facility resources; implementing policies, procedures and practices which are in compliance with applicable laws; and strive to meet the Standards for County Correctional Facilities, the American Standards for Adult Local Detention Facilities, and the Standards of the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare; and ensuring access to comprehensive post-incarceration resources, including but not limited to the Almost Home Program.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 34B

Abolition of County Government

MGL C. 37

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