The Monroe County Sheriff’s Foundation was established in 1991 by then, Undersheriff Patrick O'Flynn, Sheriff Andrew P. Meloni and a group of local area business leaders. The intent of this organization is simple: to provide support for special Sheriff’s Office projects and equipment that cannot be funded by county tax dollars alone. The Foundation provides additional funding for programs and services that directly affect the safety and well-being of our community.

Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible and have been used to support many worthwhile programs such as Sheriff’s Explorers, DARE, Sheriff’s Summer Camp and Minority Achievers Program Scholarships. Tax-deductible donations have also helped fund equipment purchases such as a video enhancement system used by the Criminal Investigation Section, Hazardous Devices robot equipment, road spikes, medical supply kits to outfit all road patrol vehicles and sound system, display boards and public relations materials for the Community Services Unit. The Foundation has also been instrumental in funding this MCSO expanded Web site.

Donations to the Foundation allow county residents to become partners with law enforcement. Tax-deductible contributions may be made to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Foundation and mailed to 99 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14614.

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