Protecting a community begins by building trust. On today’s episode Sheriff Errol Toulon, Jr. shares his journey to building trust and resources within the Suffolk County community. Listen in as Laura and the sheriff discuss Suffolk County’s current efforts to provide resources to previously incarcerated individuals, how Sheriff Toulon is connecting with the community youth, and how the internet has helped the justice department build trust and share information with more people.  
 
Here are a few things you’ll learn during this conversation:

The four key topics that are concerning today’s youth
How Sheriff Toulon is creating resources and using inclusive language to release stigmas around previously incarcerated individuals
The challenges of being elected into a role that requires trust and transparency
How the department is using social media to disperse information
Why Sheriff Toulon is continuing to adapt his communication skills as he grows in his current role

 
During the 24-hour Influence Challenge, Sheriff Toulon encourages you to avoid thinking critically about yourself and others for 24 hours. This challenge is to help you break down self-imposed barriers that stop you from deeply connecting with others.
 
About Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr., Ed.D.
 
Sheriff Toulon is serving his second term as Suffolk County's 67th Sheriff and the first African American to be elected to a non-judicial countywide office.
 
You can connect with Sheriff Toulon in the following ways:
 
Website: www.suffolksheriff.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/suffolksheriff
Twitter: www.twitter.com/suffolk-sheriff
Instagram: www.instagram.com/suffolk-sheriff
 
To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.
 
You can connect with Laura in the following ways:
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA
Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions
Twitter: @Laura Sicola 
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions
Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions
 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.