BATAVIA — Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. today announced the promotion of Francis A. Riccobono to director of emergency communications of the Genesee County Emergency Services Dispatch Center. Riccobono assumed his new duties on Oct. 29.
Riccobono has over 31 years of experience in Genesee County emergency dispatching services. He began his dispatching career with the city of Batavia Police Department in 1991, and made the transition to the Genesee County consolidated dispatch center in 2008. In 2019, he was appointed assistant director of emergency communications/operations. During his tenure, he has been awarded two commendations.