A total of 19 firearms were voluntarily surrendered during a Gun Buyback Event held this week by the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, as law enforcement agencies from across the county joined together in an effort to promote public safety.

According to officials, the firearms collected included 11 handguns, three assault-style rifles, and five long guns.

The event was conducted through a collaborative effort involving the Rockland County Sheriff's Office, the Ramapo Police Department, the Spring Valley Police Department, and the New York State Police.

The buyback program provided residents with an opportunity to safely and anonymously surrender unwanted firearms, helping reduce the number of weapons in circulation throughout the community.