Suffolk Undersheriff Honored With Walk-Out On Retirement From Law Enforcement Career After 40 Years

YAPHANK, NY — Former Suffolk County undersheriff, Steven Kuehhas was honored with a traditional law enforcement walk-out ceremony in Yaphank as he retired after 40 years of public service on Thursday.

The event was attended by friends, family, and colleagues from throughout his career, including County Executive Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, and members of the county's sheriff and District Attorney’s offices, local legislators, and other law enforcement agencies.

Sheriff Errol Toulon noted that Kuehhas dedicated his life to public service and the residents of the county, which "are better because of it."

"Over the past decade, our Office has greatly benefited from his integrity, experience, and steady leadership while he has served as undersheriff," he said. "While he will truly be missed, we are grateful for his service and wish him a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.”

Kuehhas, who is the son of a county correction officer, began his career in law enforcement in 1986 when he joined the District Attorney’s office, prosecuting numerous felony cases, including violent assaults, robberies, rapes, and vehicular manslaughters, in addition to public corruption.

From 1996 to 2016, he was assigned as the East End Bureau Chief, prosecuting crimes within the five eastern towns and villages of the county, where he worked closely with numerous state and local police agencies.

After a rewarding career as a prosecutor and bureau chief, Kuehhas left the DA’s office to become undersheriff under Sheriff Vincent DeMarco in July 2016. His duties included oversight of operations for both the professional, corrections, and deputy sheriff personnel.