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We are dedicated to providing the safest environment and highest level of service possible in an effort to improve the quality of life for all citizens of Charlotte County. It is our goal, through innovative leadership and a partnership with those whom we serve, to enforce all laws, deter criminal activity, protect life and property and maintain order.

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is a professional agency made up of dedicated men and women. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

For more information on our open career opportunities and application click here.

Stance on Proposed Legislation
Jan 11, 2010
Check out up-coming proposed legislation that could have an affect on law enforcement in Charlotte County.

Business & Resident Alarms MUST be registered!
Dec 03, 2009
False alarm ordinance/fines now in effect.

Search CCSO Jail Booking/Arrests.
Dec 01, 2009
CCSO Jail booking info & photo on anyone arrested in Charlotte County since January 2000. Click here or click on "Search Local Arrest Information" at the top right of this page.

Threat Level
Jun 02, 2009
Click to view current Threat Level

Internal Affairs Investigations and Complaints
Jan 03, 2009
The integrity and conduct of our employees is of utmost importance. To learn more about investigations related to accusations of employee misconduct click here

Public Notice
Jan 01, 2009
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Criminal Registrants
Oct 06, 2008
The Charlotte County Corrections Bureau will now process Criminal Registrations at the new Work Release Center beginning Monday October 06, 2008. The hours for this service will be from 0600 to 0800 in the morning and 1800 to 2000 at night, seven (7) days per week.

Change in Civil Process
Mar 18, 2008
There has been a change involving the service of out-of-state civil process that takes effect immediately on March 18, 2008.

Profiling is Not an Option
Jan 01, 2008
The issue of racial profiling is one of the more disturbing and controversial issues to confront law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve in recent memory...

Emergency Contact Information
Mar 12, 2007
The Florida Department of Highway Safety has created a new service will allow you to provide emergency contact information to law enforcement in the event of an emergency.

To see the latest news specifically about the Charlotte County Jail, either click on the banner above or click here.

CCSO RECEIVES JAIL RE-ACCREDITATION

Jail Re-Accreditation Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Cameron proudly announced that its Bureau of Corrections (County Jail) has met the requirements of a highly regarded and broadly recognized body of Corrections standards and was re-accredited through the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, Feb. 2, in Stuart.

Sheriff Cameron said, “The re-accreditation process was found to be virtually flawless and a credit to our hard working jail staff that takes a great deal of pride in their work. Receiving this award again provides an assurance to our community that their jail facility meets or exceeds the highest standards in professional policing and management. I am proud of our men and women who work at our Corrections facility.”

Click here to read the rest of this article and see other issues of the CCSO Weekly Star

The Sheriff's Office is active in our community in many ways. Click here to see more upcoming community events.

Monday, August 31, 2009 to Friday, April 30, 2010 - HR 218 Qualifications

Retired Law Enforcement Officers who would like to qualify through HR 218 may do so at the Sheriff's Office Gun Range by appointment. The cost is $50.00. The next available dates are October 17, December 19, January 23, March 13, and April 24. The times will be either 8:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. Please call Linda Verwey at 941-833-6281 for an appointment.

Want to know where our Traffic Unit is doing established enforcement? Is there an area that you think needs particular attention of our Traffic Unit? Click here to check out the latest traffic information.

Learn about 9-1-1, how it works, and how you can be the most effective when you call.

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     Get involved to make our community safer! The Sheriff's office is now accepting crime report tips online. Even if you want to remain anonymous you can use this form to provide information to the sheriff about local incidents you believe are unlawful.

To view all of the lastest press releases click here

3 caught stealing phone cable.
Feb 08, 2010
CCSO ARRESTS 3 CAUGHT CUTTING/STEALING PHONE CABLE COPPER.

Silver Alert: Missing 88yo man.
Feb 08, 2010
CCSO REPORTS MISSING 88 YEAR OLD PORT CHARLOTTE MAN.

Copper thief re-arrested.
Feb 08, 2010
CCSO ARRESTS COPPER THIEF FOR 2 MORE BURGLARIES.

Abduction & sexual assault on girl.
Feb 05, 2010
CCSO INVESTIGATING REPORTED ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL ASSAULT OF GIRL.

Want to learn more about the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office? Come join one of our Citizen's Police Academy sessions. We will be covering subjects such as crime scene investigation, patrol, aviation, dive team and more. Click here for the application and more information!

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking your help with this and other unsolved crime cases.

Picture 19 West County Business Burglaries
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is seeking the assistance of the public in reference to several business burglaries in the Grove City and South Gulf Cove areas of Englewood.

Picture 9 Pilar Rodriguez
3 year old child missing from Punta Gorda, FL.

Picture 7 Tara Danielle Sidarovich
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of Tara Sidarovich.







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