Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

Join us on Wednesday, September 9th, from 7:30 AM–9:00 AM at the Pittsfield Fire Department Headquarters, 74 Columbus Avenue, for Coffee with the Community!

This is a great opportunity to stop by, grab a cup of coffee, enjoy some treats, and most importantly, connect with us. We want to hear from you, answer questions, share ideas, and continue building strong relationships with the community we proudly serve.

No formal agenda, just good conversation, coffee, and community. We hope to see you there!

☕ Coffee & treats generously provided by BJ’s.

Come start your morning with us! We look forward to seeing you on September 9th!

Team BCSO had a great morning yesterday hosting coffee with the community at the Dunham Mall, where we had the opportunity to connect with community members, local business leaders, and friends from throughout the area.

These conversations are so important. Sitting down over a cup of coffee gives us the opportunity to listen, share ideas, hear different perspectives, and talk about how we can continue working together to build a stronger, safer, and more connected community.

Building a stronger community doesn’t happen alone, it happens when residents, businesses, and public safety come together, communicate, and work toward a common goal.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a conversation, and helped make the morning a success. We look forward to continuing to grow together as one community!

🚨 PHONE SCAM ALERT 🚨

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a phone scam involving an individual claiming to work for the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office.

The caller is reportedly identifying himself as “Kevin Brown” and contacting members of our community while requesting personal information.

⚠️ Please be advised: The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office does not call members of the public and request sensitive personal information.

If you receive a call from someone claiming to be “Kevin Brown” or any other individual representing the Sheriff’s Office and asking for personal information:

📵 Hang up immediately.
🚫 Do not provide any personal or financial information.
📞 Contact your local police department to report the call.

Please share this message with family, friends, and neighbors, especially those who may be more vulnerable to phone scams.

When in doubt, hang up and verify. Stay alert and help us keep our community safe.

We had so much fun today! Thank you so much for for always inviting us! We look forward to seeing everyone again!

Coffee, community, and great conversations!

Thank you to everyone who joined Team BCSO for "Coffee in the Courtyard" in Adams yesterday. It was amazing to connect with neighbors and leaders from all across Northern Berkshire.

Stronger communities start right here, with simple chats and shared moments.

Last night, Team BCSO had a great time taking part in the North Adams Downtown Celebration!

It was awesome being out in the community, meeting and talking with everyone, and enjoying a night filled with fun, smiles, and hometown spirit.

Last night was truly amazing to see families, neighbors and local first responders come together for National Night Out in Pittsfield. The energy was truly inspiring and having such a large, engaging crowd highlights the strong bond we share with our community.

None of this would have been possible with the generosity we received from so many local businesses. From BJ’s Wholesale Club in Pittsfield, Walmart, and Ozzie’s Food Truck and Catering, and so many more. Thank you for all what you did, and we are proud to partner with you in growing our community.

Come join us for the Pittsfield Annual National Night Out Celebration, a fantastic, free family event taking place at The Common on Tuesday, August 11, from 5 PM to 7 PM. It is hosted in partnership with local law enforcement to build safer, stronger, communities.

Event Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, August 11, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: The Common, First Street, Pittsfield, MA
Cost: 100% Free and open to the public
What to Expect:
Touch A Truck: Explore and sit inside heavy-duty emergency and utility vehicles.
Child ID Project: A helpful safety resource to assist parents.
Food & Treats: Free food and an ice cream truck on-site.
Hosts: Organized by the Pittsfield Police Department, the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office, and the Berkshire District Attorney's Office

Team BCSO was proud to be part of National Night Out in both North Adams and Dalton this evening! 🚔💙

It was a great opportunity to connect with community members, meet new families, answer questions, and spend time with everyone who came out to support this special event. From sharing resources to enjoying conversations with residents of all ages, evenings like these remind us how important strong community partnerships are.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, and to all of our public safety partners, organizers, and volunteers who helped make these events a success. We appreciate the warm welcome and look forward to seeing you again.

Building Second Chances, One Relationship at a Time In Berkshire County, Second Street Second Chances demonstrates the transformative impact of strong relationships on the experience of returning citizens, with support from the Re-Entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program.