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PROVEN RECORD OF EXCELLENCE

Sheriff Nick Cocchi

The office of sheriff exists to serve the people of Hampden County. For our justice-involved population, we start planning their return to their families and the community on day one of their incarceration. Anyone willing to make a change will leave our custody with the hand-up they need to successfully live a life free from violence and crime. In the community, I feel our responsibility lies with identifying places where we can be of assistance, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done, for the people.

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OUR IMPACT

150

Addiction Treatment Beds added that didn’t exist in Hampden County before Sheriff Cocchi opened the Stonybrook Stabilization & Treatment Center

2,800+

People receiving addiction treatment at Stonybrook Stabilization & Treatment Center, since it opened

8.5%

One-year recidivism rate for offenders (Compared to national average of 44%)

70,000

Masks, gowns and face shields produced to assist with PPE shortage during COVID-19 Pandemic

2,300+

Number of people department helped get COVID-19 tests, vaccines or appointments during pandemic

ENDORSEMENTS

State Senator John Velis, Westfield

“Nick Cocchi exudes everything you want and need in a sheriff; empathy; compassion; and most importantly, selflessness. He has been a trailblazer in so many areas like Section 35 and Substance Use Disorders; behavioral and mental health, to name a few. The only thing Sheriff Cocchi does better at than being the best sheriff in Massachusetts is being one of the kindest human beings I have ever met. He is a gift to our county.”

District Attorney Anthony Gulluni

“Nick has not only been an advocate for public safety, he’s been a positive force in promoting a healthier and better community. Join with me in supporting Nick Cocchi for Hampden County Sheriff.”

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Mayor Domenic Sarno, Springfield

“Sheriff Cocchi has a proven record of accomplishment and his work speaks for itself. He and his team’s efforts to not only be firm, but fair in empowering those who have been incarcerated towards a positive path of re-entry. Also, his efforts with Section 35 drug rehab program are outstanding – he’s saved and turned around so many lives and families. It is my pleasure and honor to stand with my friend, our Sheriff Nick Cocchi.”