2 promoted to sergeant at Sheriff’s Office

Provided photo: Undersheriff Don Draper, left, and Sheriff Chris Bourke, right, congratulate Torry Tooley, second from left, and James White on being promoted to sergeants.

Press Release, Sheriff Christopher Bourke

ALBION – Sheriff Christopher Bourke is pleased to announce the promotions of Deputies Torry Tooley and James White to the rank of Sergeant.

Sergeant Tooley is a 16-year law enforcement veteran. He is a NYS DCJS general topics instructor, firearms instructor, advanced firearms instructor, patrol rifle and defensive tactics instructor, and a DCJS certified SWAT Operator and Tactical Team Leader.

In addition to his training and experience, Sergeant Tooley holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from SUNY Brockport. Sergeant Tooley will be assigned to the day shift and Commander of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team.

Sergeant White is a 4.5-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol. Before joining the Road Patrol, he served as a Seasonal Deputy Sheriff, a Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer, and an Orleans County Probation Officer.

He is certified as a Field Training Officer, General Topics Instructor, Breath Analysis Instructor, Fundamentals of Crisis Intervention Instructor, and Project Lifesaver Instructor. In addition to his training and experience, Sergeant White holds both a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from D’Youville University. Sergeant White will lead our midnight shift.

Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Torry Tooley and Sergeant James White on their well-deserved promotions!