My Pledge As Your Sheriff

Sheriff William A. Schrom

The Office of Sheriff is perhaps the most unique law enforcement entity in that the Sheriff is elected by the people to represent and protect his or her community.

This places a tremendous amount of responsibility on the person who is placed in such a prestigious and honorable position within our society. I have been honored to serve my community and the Sheriff’s Office for over 32 years. For the past four years I have served as the elected sheriff (2020-2023).  The year prior to that (2019), I served as “Acting Sheriff”, and the previous thirteen years prior to that (2006-2018) as Undersheriff.

It has been my honor and privilege to serve this many years at the Sheriff’s Office and to be a part of the oldest law enforcement agency within Chemung County. The Sheriff’s Office was established on March 29, 1836 and has always been led by an elected Sheriff of the people. It is my hope that over the past five years of serving in the capacity of Sheriff, that I have earned your confidence and trust to continue to serve in this same manner.

As a life-long resident of Chemung County I have always strived to show my commitment and dedication to my career and community by having an excellent attendance record and to always lead by example. My wife and I have chosen to raise our family in a community that we truly love. I fully understand the inherent responsibilities that come with this position and believe that I have demonstrated my ability to adhere to these responsibilities.

It is my pledge, as Sheriff, to always lead with Honor and Integrity and to apply my vast educational background and experience to fulfill my duties and responsibilities that are bestowed upon me by the people who have entrusted me with this tremendous honor!