We are excited to welcome Jason Beichner, School Safety Advisor for Chautauqua Lake and Ripley Schools, to our school community!
Officer Beichner is a graduate of Cassadaga High School. He later attended Jamestown Community College and the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. He was first hired by the Westfield Police Department, later transferring to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office. He served with the Sheriff's Office for 21 years. During his time there, he was assigned to the Fire Investigation Team, the Dive Team, and was a leader of the SWAT team. For 14 years, he was assigned to the K9 Division of patrol. He had several K9 partners, including K9 Jax and Drake, who retired with him. Both K9s now live with him, his wife and two children. While working at the Sheriff's Academy, he was a physical fitness, defensive tactics, and range instructor. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, archery hunting, and coaching wrestling and football. He is looking forward to being involved with the Chautauqua Lake and Ripley communities!