Delhi, NY – Today, Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the promotion of two long time Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Officers, Corey Bene and Michael Ferraro to the positions of Corrections Sergeant. Both promotions are effective March 5th, 2023.

Sergeant Bene, a 19-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office will directly supervise Correctional Officers assigned to his shift, as well as oversee a variety of daily activities within the Correctional Facility. Sgt. Bene’s experience, knowledge and attention to detail will serve him well in his new responsibilities.

Sergeant Ferraro, originally hired in 2010, left the agency for a brief period of time before being re-appointed as Correctional Officer in November of 2020. In June of 2021, he was promoted to Corrections Corporal. Sergeant Ferraro’s previous experience as a Corporal and, as the Jail Intelligence Officer has helped to prepare him to assume his new responsibilities as Sergeant.

Speaking on the promotions, Sheriff DuMond remarked, “I am proud to make these appointments. Both Sergeants are highly capable and well deserving of these promotions.  As Sergeants, these members will provide crucial supervision to further our primary responsibility of maintaining a safe and secure correctional facility for both employees and incarcerated individuals.  I have the utmost confidence in their abilities, and know they will make the Sheriff’s Office proud.”