Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Media outlets are instructed to send all inquiries to mcsocommunications@monroecounty.gov or contact the PIO via phone.
Public Information Officer (PIO) Deputy Brendan Hurley can be reached directly at 585-753-4840.
Communications Director Amy Young may be reached directly at 585-753-4518.
Off hours (after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekends, and holidays) Media outlets are instructed to call Media Line at 585-753-2978 for information on developing/breaking news and incidents. The Watch Commander will, in turn, disseminate requested information to all local media outlets.
All other inquiries, including requests for “enterprise” stories, may be made by contacting the Communications Office at MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov. These requests will be answered during normal business hours.
MCSO COVID-19 JAIL TESTING CAMPAIGN UPDATE
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MASS COVID-19 TESTING CAMPAIGN GREATLY REDUCES THE TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 IN THE MONROE COUNTY JAIL 100% COVID Testing of Inmates and Jail Staff Credited for MCSO’s Success Rochester, NY (February 17, 2021) – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCSO...
CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT ARREST
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PERINTON ROBBERY & PURSUIT ARREST
MCSO ARRESTS TWO JUVENILES AS A RESULT OF PERINTON GUN-POINT ROBBERY AND SUBSEQUENT PURSUIT Keen, Quick Police Work and Coordination of Multiple, Complex, High-Risk Events Credited for Successful, Safe Conclusion Perinton, NY (February 12, 2021) – On Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 2:50 a.m.,...
INMATE WITH COVID 19 RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
INMATE RELEASED FROM THE MONROE COUNTY JAIL REMAINS HOSPITALIZED IN GUARDED CONDITION WITH COVID-19 Rochester, NY (February 5, 2021) – In consideration of our commitment to transparency, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office shares the following: On Thursday, February 4, 2021, an incarcerated indivi...
MILITARY HELICOPTER CRASH UPDATE
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MCSO MASS COVID-19 TESTING CENTER
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MCSO BICENTENNIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROUDLY CELEBRATES ITS BICENTENIAL: 1821 - 2021 MCSO Honors the Men and Women Who Have Served and Continue to Serve Our Community with Dedication and Distinction Rochester, NY (January 5, 2021) – Founded on March 8, 1821, under the leadership of the first appoint...