Lindsay Eason, Sheriff - New York City County Joseph Fucito, Undersheriff Surrogate’s Court, 31 Chambers St., 6th Fl., New York, NY 10007 Phone: 212 788-8731	BACK <

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg appointed Lindsay Eason as the 119th Sheriff of the City of New York, in January 2002. Sheriff Eason is a retired NYPD Sergeant, having served for more than 23 years in numerous assignments. During his career, Sheriff Eason served as an instructor for 13 years at the Police Academy and as a supervising member of Commissioner Bratton’s security detail, prior to his retirement.

As the Sheriff of the City of New York, Sheriff Eason is the City’s chief civil law enforcement officer, enforcing court orders, mandates and edicts received from Civil, Supreme, Housing, Family and Small Claims Courts. He also oversees the collection of debt owed to the City from judgments filed by the Environmental Control Board, Parking Violations and other administrative tribunals. The Sheriff is also responsible for municipal security and protection of senior officials throughout the City.

Sheriff Eason is a graduate of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in police studies. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 165, a member of NOBLE, a member of FOP, and a member of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association.
New York City has a population of over 8 million and an area of 321.8 square miles. Sheriff Eason is a resident of Brooklyn.