Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

04/24/2026

It’s been almost a week since you left us, and your memory has only grown stronger with each passing day. It’s been nearly a week since we received the tragic news, yet it still doesn’t feel real.

Retired Officer Jason Roy was more than just a colleague to many of us, he was a dear friend and a mentor. He left this world far too soon, but the impact he had on all of us is immeasurable. His laughter, joyful spirit, and often trickster sense of humor have helped carry many of us through this past week as we continue to remember him and honor his life.

The entire staff would like to extend our most sincere condolences to Katie, Madison, Gracie, and Jason’s entire family. We cannot begin to imagine what you are going through during this incredibly difficult time, but please know that you will always remain a part of our family. We love you all.

Mental health struggles are a continuous battle for many. These struggles are not always visible and are often carried silently. If you are struggling, please speak up and reach out, there are people who care and want to help.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 • Chat via 988lifeline.org

Brien Center Crisis Hotline
1-800-252-0227

Jason’s family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Love of T Foundation, which provides invaluable local su***de prevention support and care for those affected by mental health challenges. Donations can be sent to Love of T PO Box 3045 Pittsfield MA 01202-3045 or made online at https://www.loveoft.org/ourmission.

We will miss you brother…

04/24/2026

Team BCSO is proud to announce the successful completion of our first American Heart Association BLS Provider Course, with eight individuals now officially CPR certified.

As part of their training, participants also received instruction in Narcan administration and basic bleeding control, critical, life-saving skills that can make a difference in emergency situations.

We extend our sincere appreciation to this group for their hard work and dedication in completing the course. Being our first class, their commitment set a strong foundation for future trainings, and we couldn’t be prouder.

A special thank you as well to our instructors for taking the time to teach these essential skills that truly help save lives.

04/23/2026

Team BCSO had an amazing time yesterday at the annual Childcare of the Berkshires Touch A Truck event. It was a fantastic turnout, and it was great to see so many community members come out and enjoy the day.

04/18/2026

Keep up the great work! Every day brings you one step closer, not just to a job, but to a meaningful career and a real opportunity to make a positive impact in our community.

At the command to fallout, Class #25 has completed another week. While the classroom instruction, fitness training and other academy oriented areas have finished for the day, the recruits prepare for the upcoming week by shining their boots, ironing their uniforms and writing daily reports.

04/13/2026

Congratulations to the Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Program graduates at 2nd Street! Your hard work and dedication to developing new skills will open doors for your future and help you grow both personally and professionally.

Truly outstanding work by everyone involved. This is an achievement worth celebrating!

🎉 Congratulations to the Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Program graduates at 2nd Street! 🎉

Yesterday, we celebrated an incredible group of students who have been working hard since early January to achieve their goals. Through dedication and perseverance, they earned their OSHA 10 Certification, Hot Works Certification, and a MACWIC certification.

We are so proud of each and every one of you for your commitment, growth, and determination to complete this program. Your hard work truly paid off, and this is just the beginning! 👏

A huge thank you to Massachusetts Labor & Workforce Development and Commonwealth Corporation for making these opportunities possible.

And thank you to our amazing partners, Berkshire County Sheriff's Office and Berkshire Community College, for your continued collaboration and support in helping individuals build meaningful pathways forward. And last but not least, thank you to our kind and patient instructors, Mark Lausier and Erin Booth for their professionalism and expertise!

✨ The next cohort starts today—we can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

04/10/2026

Attention Berkshire County residents:

We have received multiple reports from community members regarding scam phone calls claiming to be from our office. The caller states that there is a warrant for the individual’s arrest and that it can be cleared with a payment. Some individuals have also reported coming to our office due to these calls.

The phone number being used is 413-400-8428, and the caller identifies themselves as “Sergeant Walker.”

Please be advised:
• We do not have a Sergeant Walker on staff.
• This phone number is not associated with our office.
• We would never call you to notify you of a warrant or request payment over the phone. Law enforcement would address such matters in person.

If you receive a call from this number, do not engage, simply let it go to voicemail or hang up.

Stay safe and remain vigilant.

04/09/2026

Attention Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office Retirees. We Want to Hear From You!

Stay connected with everything happening at BCSO! From upcoming events to volunteer opportunities, don’t miss out on ways to stay involved and informed.

To be added to our contact list, simply send your email to diane.maynes@sdb.state.ma.us.

We look forward to staying in touch!

04/07/2026

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the community aware of an ongoing scam reported to our staff today through multiple phone calls.

An individual is contacting members of the community claiming they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest due to missed jury duty. The caller is falsely identifying themselves as an officer from our office and is demanding payment in various amounts to “clear” the warrant. These payments are being requested through wire transfers at kiosks located throughout the county.

Please be advised: This is a scam.

Do not engage with the caller and simply hang up. Do not send money, click on suspicious links, or scan any QR codes that may be provided.

If you receive a call like this, report it to your local law enforcement agency.

Please continue to stay safe and vigilant, Berkshire County.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter Berkshire County!

04/05/2026

Assistant Deputy Superintendent Jason Cuyler had a wonderful time representing the Sheriff’s Office at the Focus is Our Children's “Toast to You” event. Congratulations to Manny and Vanessa Slaughter on a job well done; what a great evening celebrating such important work and the people who support it!

04/01/2026

We’re excited to be back at UMass Amherst for their annual career fair! We’re looking forward to connecting with students and sharing more about the meaningful and rewarding work being done at the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office.

03/30/2026

Team BCSO has been made aware of reports that an individual identifying himself as “Deputy Davis” has been contacting members of the community claiming to be from our office regarding legal matters.

Please be advised:
• We do not have a Deputy Davis employed with our office, particularly one matching the description being reported.
• We will never contact you by phone to discuss legal matters in this manner.

If you receive a call like this, this is a scam.

We strongly encourage residents to remain vigilant. Scams are on the rise and can come in many forms, including phone calls, text messages, emails, and even in-person attempts. Never provide personal or financial information to unknown individuals.

If you receive a suspicious call, simply hang up. If someone attempts to contact you, it is always best to let unknown numbers go to voicemail.

Stay safe, Berkshire County.