Nassau County Sheriff Vera Fludd Announces Retirement

MINEOLA, NY—After more than 35 years of service to Nassau County, Sheriff Vera Fludd announced Monday she would retire at the end of January. She has served the community as a law enforcement officer since 1987.

"My goal for this Nassau County Sheriff's Office Office has always been to move forward as respectfully, responsibly and as professionally as we possibly can," Sheriff Fludd said. "My hope for my staff is that they continue to strive for excellence in everything they do, always putting safety first. It has been an absolute honor and privilege to serve this County. I thank County Executive Laura Curran for giving me this opportunity to serve as Sheriff of Nassau County.”

As the first woman and first African American to serve as Nassau County Sheriff, Fludd has been a trailblazer who paved a path for others to follow, according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran.

"She has always made safety her first focus, while striving to promote professionalism among all her staff members. I join many others in celebrating her distinguished career, and I thank her for her extraordinary service to the people of Nassau County," Curran said.

In 2017, Fludd delayed her retirement in order to serve as undersheriff, acting sheriff and ultimately as sheriff.

"In addition to bringing in the largest class of recruits in over a decade, Sheriff Fludd was instrumental in incorporating Mental Health First Aid Training into the recruit training curriculum, and equipping staff with the Narcan training and prevention-kits needed to save lives," Curran added.