County Of Suffolk

County Of Suffolk, operating as the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, is a U.S. local government entity based in Riverhead, New York, that has been registered to receive federal awards since September 2004. The Sheriff's Office serves as a critical law enforcement and public safety agency for Suffolk County, providing comprehensive security services and operational support to protect residents and critical infrastructure within the county. Through its federal grant awards, the organization has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing maritime security, improving law enforcement capabilities, and advancing traffic safety initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office has received multiple prime federal grant awards totaling over $116,000 across diverse public safety programs. Most recently, in September 2025, the organization was awarded a $116,123 Project Grant under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Port Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.056) to support maritime security enhancements over a three-year period through August 2028, including security equipment procurement, security plan development, maritime training, and protective measures for port facilities. Prior to this, the Sheriff's Office received a FY24 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office Technology and Equipment Program grant in March 2024, which funded the acquisition of effective equipment and technologies to improve crime prevention capacity and law enforcement information sharing. The organization has also previously received Port Security Grant Program awards from FEMA in August 2023 and September 2021, demonstrating sustained focus on maritime infrastructure protection. Additionally, in July 2022, the Sheriff's Office received funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a project aimed at decreasing commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes in high-crash corridors through increased enforcement inspections, safety education, and coordination with the New York State Department of Transportation and local police agencies. The Sheriff's Office has also served as a sub-grantee under the New York State Office of Victim Services, receiving Victim Assistance Program sub-awards in October 2024 and October 2022, further demonstrating its role in supporting crime victims within the county.