Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Law enforcement headquarters in downtown Jacksonville, United States
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency serving Jacksonville and Duval County. It operates across the entire region with divisions handling patrol, investigations, and corrections work.
The agency was created in 1968 when the Jacksonville Police Department and Duval County Sheriff's Office merged following a public vote. This consolidation unified law enforcement under one organization serving the entire city and county.
The office maintains six divisions focused on specific law enforcement functions, including patrol, investigations, corrections, and community engagement programs.
Residents can use the agency's online portal to access police reports, register security cameras, and receive updates on local safety. The digital tools make it easy to handle these tasks from home without visiting in person.
The department employs 3,032 personnel, including 2,082 sworn police officers and 950 corrections officers, managing an annual budget of 482 million dollars.
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