The Broome County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Broome County, New York, New York, USA.As a constitutional officer the Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer within his County. While operating primarily in the unincorporated areas of the County, the Sheriff's Office does have jurisdiction within the City of Binghamton and various incorporated towns and villages. The current sheriff is David E. Harder. Sheriff Harder joined the Sheriff's Office in 1961 as a Deputy Sherif.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office was established in 1806. The first sheriff, William Woodruff, rode on horseback, enforcing laws. Broome County is located in south central New York state. Currently the office serves a population of approximately 197,000 people in a 850-mile (1,370 km) patrol area. This area encompasses city, suburban and rural type settings. As well as patrolling interstates 81, 86 and 88 which pass through the center of the county.
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