Berkshire Sheriff's Department

Web Site:

www.bcsoma.org

Organization Chart

Mission:

The primary mission of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department is to protect the public from criminal offenders by operating a safe, secure and progressive correctional facility while committing to crime prevention awareness in the community. We accomplish our mission by maintaining a safe, secure direct supervision correctional facility while upholding all national standards, laws and judicial decisions; exploring innovative and cost effective community correction alternatives to incarceration that ensures the efficiency of the Berkshire County Sheriff's Department; pursuing the fair and equitable treatment of inmates while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons; creating a just and fair environment that encourages positive behavior from criminal offenders; and seeking the highest level of professionalism, through support, motivation and training for all employees with accountability to the public we serve.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 37 S. 1-25	Sheriffs
MGL C. 127 S. 1-169	Officers and Inmates of Penal and Reformatory Institutions. Paroles and Pardons
MGL C. 34B S. 1-22	Abolition of County Government
MGL C. 126 S. 16	Care & Custody of Jails & Houses of Correction

Regulations

103 CMR 900	County Correctional Facilities
105 CMR 451	Minimum Health & Sanitation Standards & Inspection Procedures for Correctional Facilities
105 CMR 590	Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments