Contact

Sheriff Smith

If you are requesting that Sheriff Smith appear at a function, it is best to send a letter on your organizations letterhead to:

Freedom Of Information Law (FOIL) request

New York State’s Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law §87 et. seq.) allows members of the public to access records of governmental agencies. FOIL provides a process for the review and copying of an agency’s records. More information about the Freedom of Information Law can be found at: The NY Department of State.

You can make requests via this Web site by:

• Filling out and submitting this online form.
• Printing a request to mail, fax or deliver in person the the Sheriff’s Office.

Employment

If you are looking for employment information, The Putnam County Personnel Department posts exam notifications.

Requests for patches and other items

If you are a patch collector, please be advised that due to budgetary constraints the Sheriff’s Department does not ship patches. We will forward your request to members who have expressed an interest in trading patches. Whether or not they reply is beyond our control.

Pistol license information

Pistol License applications can be downloaded here. (~57kb .pdf file)

If you have a complaint that requires immediate attention, please call (845) 225-4300. DO NOT use this form to report crimes in progress.