Nick is a highly decorated corrections professional whose skill, competence and thorough understanding of the corrections processes and duties of Sheriff exceeds the high benchmarks necessary to keep our community safe and return offenders to our streets as productive and contributing members of our society.
When Sheriff Cocchi first ran for office, he promised to leverage the talent and manpower of the department for whatever challenges may come, and help bridge the gap relative to unmet needs in the community.
When the COVID-19 Pandemic came, he continued to make good on that promise. From shifting York Street Industries production to create PPE amid a national shortage to helping get vaccines in arms and tests to those who wanted one, he has made the department a central part of the pandemic response in Western Massachusetts.
Sheriff Cocchi had staff help operate the MEMA Western Mass. Command Center and transport sick residents across Massachusetts to and from isolation hotels.
He also opened up the First Responder Recovery Home to help infected frontline workers, from law enforcement, fire and EMTs to retail and grocery workers, recover from illness while not jeopardizing the health of their family members.
The outreach continues today as new needs emerge in the community, and Sheriff Cocchi ensures the department’s staff are there to help.