Suffolk Sheriff's Open House And Family Day Back After 2 Years Sunday

YAPHANK, NY — Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon will open up the Yaphank Correctional Facility grounds this Sunday — the first time in two years due to COVID-19 — for his annual Open House and Family Day.

The rain-or-shine event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The free event will feature jail tours for residents ages 12 and up, demonstrations by the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team and K9 unit, as well as vehicle displays. There will also be exhibits, law enforcement demonstrations, a “Troop Carrier” truck ride, Operation Safe-Child and Senior ID cards.

The event will include a buggy obstacle course, Tug-of-War, games, giveaways, and a bounce house.

Suffolk County Girl Scouts will be able to earn a special Patch at the event and Boy Scouts will also be able to work on a merit badge.

Food trucks will also be available, as well as free ice cream, and WALK 97.5 will be playing tunes.

News 12’s Lily Stolzberg will be on hand to judge the event's inaugural Burger Cook-Off.

Toulon said the event is "a unique opportunity for the public to get a realistic look inside a jail and get a better understanding of the role of the Sheriff’s Office in our community.”

“After canceling the event the past two years due to COVID-19, we will be making up for lost time with even more activities, demonstrations and family fun,” he added.

For more information, go to www.suffolksheriff.com