Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins: Opportunities & Second Chances
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On this episode of Learning to Fly, host Bruce Mittman talks with Steven Tompkins, who has served as Suffolk County’s Sheriff for the past 12 years. Sheriff Tompkins shares his humble beginnings, describing how he earned a full scholarship to Boston College through a diversity outreach program. They explore his unconventional career path—from working as a TV producer to transitioning into public service.
Appointed Sheriff in 2013, Tompkins saw the role as a way to ‘pay it forward’ for the life-changing opportunities he had received. He explains his focus on rehabilitation, detailing programs designed to support inmates and prevent youth incarceration. Together, he and Bruce examine the systemic challenges inmates face and discuss potential reforms. Sheriff Tompkins reflects on how his unique journey has shaped his leadership and prepared him to tackle these pressing issues.
The episode wraps with Sheriff Tompkins emphasizing the power of role models, relationships, and second chances.
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