New York Makes History as Jackie Salvatore Is Sworn In as State’s First Black Woman Sheriff

NY First Black Female County Sheriff Jackie Salvatore

Jackie Salvatore, a New York native with more than three decades of law enforcement experience, has been sworn in as sheriff of Columbia County, making history as the first Black woman ever elected to the position in New York State. Salvatore took the oath of office during a ceremony administered by New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett and attended by family members, county officials, and law enforcement colleagues. Her swearing-in marks a…

New York Makes History as Jackie Salvatore Is Sworn In as State’s First Black Woman Sheriff

New York has marked a historic milestone with the swearing-in of Jackie Salvatore, a Democrat who has become the first-ever Black woman to serve as a sheriff in the state’s history. The landmark ceremony, held on January 2 at the Columbia County Courthouse, drew local leaders, law enforcement officials and community members who gathered to witness the beginning of a new chapter in the state’s criminal justice leadership. Image credit: @jackiefor…