SUFFOLK SHERIFF HOLDS GRADUATION FOR PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 12, 2026

SUFFOLK SHERIFF HOLDS GRADUATION FOR PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

One Student Awarded Scholarship from Suffolk Credit Union

(MEDFORD, NY) On Tuesday, May 12, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. held a graduation ceremony for the Sheriff’s Student Ambassador Program at Patchogue-Medford High School. Thirty-six students participated in the program, engaging in discussions on public safety topics directly with law enforcement.  This is the second year the district has participated in the program. 

During the event, a participant was awarded a $650 scholarship from Suffolk Credit Union in recognition of their dedication to the program.

The program’s mission is to foster open dialogue between law enforcement and students, providing Sheriff Toulon with a candid understanding of issues affecting young people. Throughout the program, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office staff presented on topics relevant to today’s youth, including cyberbullying, social media safety, vaping, and drug use. Sheriff Toulon also runs the program in the Central Islip and Wyandanch School Districts.