Berkshire County Sheriff's Office

Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Berkshire Sheriff's Office oversees inmates housed at the BCHC The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office is the largest law enforcement agency in Berkshire County.

Located in Pittsfield, MA., the Sheriff's Office oversees the county Jail and House of Correction. We currently hold dual accreditation with the American Correctional Association (ACA) as well as the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). Partnerships involving Sheriff's Deputies include: Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force, FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), US Marshalls Task Force, FBI Western MA Gang Task Force, DEA, Anti-Crime Unit, Special Response Team (SRT), Berkshire County Dive Team, and 2nd Street 2nd Chances. The Sheriff's Office is headed by Sheriff Thomas Bowler, who was elected Sheriff in 2010 after serving over 24 years with the Pittsfield Police Department as a detective. Please do not use this page to report any criminal activity. Call 911 or contact your local Police Department. Questions messaged to the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office via this page will be processed by a page administrator and replied to in a timely manner. This page is an open and public forum. However, it is associated with a government entity and we take pride in assisting any Public Safety Office within Berkshire County. Therefore, we have a responsibility to ensure some degree of civility in the discourse. While you may offer comments and observations, any posts that are personally defamatory or targeting an individual may be reported as abusive. Additionally, any posts containing vulgarity will be reported and be removed from the page.

Team BCSO was proud to take the plunge at the North Adams Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts! ❄️💙...
02/14/2026

Team BCSO was proud to take the plunge at the North Adams Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts! ❄️💙

A huge thank you to the Berkshire County Dive Team, Pittsfield Fire Department, North Adams Fire Department, Northern Berkshire EMS, North Adams Police Department, the Massachusetts Special Olympics and the City of North Adams for their partnership and support.

Great collaboration like this is what makes events like this such a success. We’re proud to stand together for such an incredible cause! 💪🌊

A huge thank you to those that took the plunge with us in 22 degree weather. The dedication and support for our local athletes was truly felt today.

Today is the day! Come support our amazing Special Olympics athletes!
02/14/2026

Today is the day! Come support our amazing Special Olympics athletes!

02/09/2026

🚨 Now Hiring: Paid Mentor for Pathways to Freedom! 🚨 ONE MENTOR NEEDED!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you believe in second chances and the power of support? Join us at 2nd Street as a paid mentor through our Pathways to Freedom Mentorship Program!

👥 About the Program:
Pathways to Freedom is designed to support individuals reentering the community after incarceration. Mentors walk alongside participants as they navigate challenges related to employment, recovery, housing, and rebuilding their lives with dignity and purpose.

💬 Mentors provide:
✅ One-on-one guidance and encouragement
✅ Life skills support and goal setting
✅ Connection to resources and positive community engagement
✅ A nonjudgmental ear from someone who’s been there — or simply cares

💵 Compensation provided (Part-time, 10-20 hours per week)
🕓 Flexible scheduling
📍 Mentorship takes place in Berkshire County

We are looking for compassionate, dependable individuals with lived experience or a strong commitment to reentry support and restorative justice.

✨ Be a part of someone’s journey to freedom — and help break the cycle.

📩 To apply or learn more, please call 413-443-7220 x3030. Let’s walk the path to freedom together.

We are almost a week away from the North Adams Polar Plunge! Plenty of time to still register for this event, even the d...
02/06/2026

We are almost a week away from the North Adams Polar Plunge! Plenty of time to still register for this event, even the day of! Hope to see you all there!

We had a great day connecting with the students and staff at Reid Middle School. Thank you for inviting us into your sch...
02/04/2026

We had a great day connecting with the students and staff at Reid Middle School. Thank you for inviting us into your school and for the chance to talk about the meaningful work we do at the Sheriff’s Office.

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert the community to an ongoing scam reported today by multiple co...
01/31/2026

The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert the community to an ongoing scam reported today by multiple concerned residents.

An individual is contacting members of the community and claiming they must sell personal items on Facebook Marketplace to help cover a family member’s medical and assisted-living expenses. These scammers are using stolen Facebook profiles to appear legitimate or are contacting individuals by phone using spoofed phone numbers.

Residents are strongly advised not to engage with these individuals on Facebook or elsewhere. Please use caution when buying or selling items on Facebook Marketplace. If you do not recognize a phone number, do not answer the call.

Never provide personal or financial information to unknown individuals. Scammers can use this information for a variety of criminal activities.

Please remain vigilant and help keep our community safe.

Due to the current weather conditions, Sheriff Bowler has cancelled visiting hours for tonight. Our apologies if this ha...
01/25/2026

Due to the current weather conditions, Sheriff Bowler has cancelled visiting hours for tonight. Our apologies if this has caused any inconvenience and please avoid any traveling has this storm continues to pass through our community.

Sheriff Bowler and the staff at the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office want to congratulate ADS Alan Bianchi on his retir...
01/20/2026

Sheriff Bowler and the staff at the Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office want to congratulate ADS Alan Bianchi on his retirement with the Sheriff’s Office. It has been a pleasure and honor having you with us for over 20 years. The knowledge, experience and compassion that you brought to us, we are forever grateful for. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment to not only the Sheriff’s Office, but the community and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Even though you are starting out on a new chapter in life called retirement, please remember that you will always be a part of our family at the Sheriff’s Office!

On this day, we remember and honor the life and legacy of a man whose words moved millions. The mere sight of him brough...
01/19/2026

On this day, we remember and honor the life and legacy of a man whose words moved millions. The mere sight of him brought tears to hundreds of thousands who knew they were in the presence of someone truly special. His voice carried across state lines, over mountains, and from coast to coast. His message united us as human beings and replaced hate with love.

His message, a message of unity, peace, and hope, must continue to live within us today. As correctional staff, these values serve as the building blocks of our core principles and foundation, guiding us in our daily duties. We must remember that kindness and compassion are what make a community stronger, not weaker, and that respect for one another is a responsibility we owe to future generations.

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Come and take the plunge with us! Help us with supporting our local Massachusetts Special Olympics athletes!
01/15/2026

Come and take the plunge with us! Help us with supporting our local Massachusetts Special Olympics athletes!

WinterFest 2026 is Coming to North Adams!

Join us on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our annual WinterFest - a full day of winter fun, community connection, and celebration you won’t want to miss!

This year’s event is extra special as we’re proud to host the Special Olympics in partnership with the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office.

We’re currently forming teams and invite community members to participate—whether as part of a team or as an individual—to support an incredible cause. (The link will be available in the comments!!)

And don't worry, we’ll keep you warm! Enjoy our annual chowder cook-off, some hot chocolate, or a bonfire with s’mores... there is bound to be plenty of activities for all ages throughout the day!

Come out, show your community spirit, and help us make WinterFest 2026 one to remember. We can’t wait to see you there! ☃️

We are proud to partner with the Adams COA and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in support of their monthly food b...
01/13/2026

We are proud to partner with the Adams COA and the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in support of their monthly food bank. Community collaboration like this helps build a stronger, more resilient community. Great job by everyone.

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Pittsfield, MA
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