Bernie’s campaign to bring independent, executive leadership back to the Sheriff’s Office is about the safety of each and every one of our Orange County neighbors. Whether you can volunteer your time, put out a lawn sign, or simply want to stay updated on Bernie’s vision for the Sheriff’s office, we need you on our team.
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Meet Bernie
With over 40 years of comprehensive law enforcement experience, Bernie has dedicated his life to protecting Orange County families. He rose through the ranks to lead at the highest level, retiring as the Director of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Law Enforcement. A graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy, Bernie brings a level of executive leadership rarely seen in local politics.
His call to service is rooted in a simple belief: the Sheriff’s Office should be a premier public safety agency, not a wing of a political machine.
Bernie is running for Orange County Sheriff to bring accountability, modernization, and a "local-first" focus back to our communities. He is ready to use his decades of expertise in professional standards and large-scale management to ensure every resident, in every town, feels safe, respected, and heard.
Professionalism, Not Politics: Putting Orange County Families First
Proactive Community Engagement & Education
Safety is more than just a response to a 911 call. Bernie will transform the Sheriff’s Office into a proactive resource, launching initiatives that educate residents on family safety and crime prevention. By building genuine trust through transparency, we create a safer county for everyone.
Unwavering Accountability and Integrity
Drawing on his experience heading the Office of Professional Standards, Bernie will implement rigorous transparency measures. Law enforcement must reflect the values of the community it serves. Under Bernie’s leadership, the Sheriff’s Office will be held to the highest ethical standards, ensuring every deputy has the training and support to lead with integrity.
Unwavering Accountability and Integrity
With an executive background managing complex statewide operations, Bernie will focus on fiscal responsibility. He will modernize jail conditions and streamline agency operations to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently to produce real public safety results, rather than just chasing federal reimbursement checks.
he Orange County Jail should serve our community, not federal agencies. Currently, our facility houses more ICE detainees than any other county in the state. Bernie will shift our resources back to local priorities, coordinating seamlessly with municipal police departments to solve local crimes and ensure our neighborhoods remain safe.