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.
Upon taking office, Sheriff Cocchi expanded the department’s regional safe-keep program to safely house those arrested and accused of a crime until they can be arraigned on their charges.
Offered to the state police and law enforcement in all 23 cities and towns in Hampden County, the regional safe-keep program provides a safe environment for the accused where medical and mental health professionals can address their needs including medical issues, and free up local police officers to be on the streets.
With appreciation from local law enforcement who use the program, it is considered a win-win for the police departments of Hampden County and the citizens we all serve.