On Thursday, October 13, Sheriffs from 27 counties throughout New York State will compete in the Sheriffs’ Showdown 2 at Watkins Glen International racetrack. All proceeds from this friendly competition on wheels benefit the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp on the shores of Keuka Lake in Penn Yan. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. General admission is free and concessions will be available.
Watch from the grandstands as Sheriffs get in pursuit of first place. Sheriffs’ Office specialized teams, including SWAT, SCUBA, Bomb Squad, Mounted Patrol, K-9, and Drone Units will be on site to offer demonstrations. Talk one-on-one with these deputies who are experts in their fields.
For those who want more excitement, experiences are available with sponsorship packages or for a single event fee. Experience the driver’s seat; attend training, drive the track in either a sports car or your car with a certified instructor guiding you through every turn. Take a first-hand race car ride-along, feeling the G-force turns while racing at top speeds well into the triple digits. Train like the pros; try your hand at a police training obstacle course or watch individuals test their skills on the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). Visit https://www.facebook.com/sheriffshowdown for details and registration information.
As those who watched Sheriffs’ Showdown 1 know, there is a friendly rivalry brewing between two sheriffs in particular – Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Livingston County Sheriff Tom Dougherty. Sheriff Dougherty took home the first place trophy for winning the inaugural Sheriffs’ Showdown in 2019, featuring a Mounted Competition between several sheriffs throughout New York State. Sheriff Dougherty proudly displays the hardware, however Sheriff Baxter and the other Sheriffs in this competition insist it will sit in one of their offices this year.
About the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp:
Located on Keuka Lake in Yates County, the New York State Sheriffs’ Summer Camp is for boys and girls between the ages of nine and 12 who due to economic challenges, might not otherwise have an opportunity to attend a summer camp. Each county sheriff is given a predetermined number of camper slots. Sheriff’s Offices use a variety of methods to identify deserving children to attend.
The Sheriffs’ Summer Camp includes innovative programming that helps to build campers’ competence and confidence, while making new friends and becoming more aware of their natural and social environments. All children are encouraged, and provided the opportunity to try new hobbies, such as fishing or sailing, and they thrive in many ways in this supportive environment.
Campers develop lasting memories, work well in groups, and work toward achieving goals. At week’s end, children are more prepared to take on the challenges they may face in the future.
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