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The Citrus County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff
Jeffrey J. Dawsy
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A Message From The Sheriff

It’s official.  The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is the first sheriff’s office in the state of Florida to offer CodeRED Weather Warning to its citizens.  The dialing speed of CodeRED Weather Warning, coupled with state-of-the-art banding technology, makes it possible to
call all subscribers...


July's Topic Of The Month

Beware of Red Flags!

All of us, regardless of age, financial standing or educational background, are subject to potential scams and frauds almost every day.  Whether they come via the Internet, a
telephone call, face to face or in the mail, citizens must remain vigilant to
avoid being victimized...



Teen Driver Challenge



Sheriff Dawsy is committed to the safety of the community including our youth and has implemented a number of programs directing the efforts of the Sheriff’s Office to provide education and training to protect them.  These
programs have targeted...
Citizens' Academy



Above, members of Citizens' Academy class number 60 graduate from the Academy.  The Citizens' Academy, designed to teach Citrus County residents the purpose and operations of the Sheriff's Office, has proudly graduated
over 1,000 members...
Recruiting Video



Citrus County Florida, located on the west central coast of Florida, is a wonderful place to live and work.  And, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a career opportunity waiting for you!  Click the arrow to view our
recruiting video...
School Resource Officer Program



A School Resource Officer (SRO) is a law enforcement officer who is assigned to either an elementary, middle, or high school.  The main goal of the SRO is to prevent juvenile delinquency by promoting positive relations
between youth and law...
Traffic & Safety



Each year, thousands of young people across the United States die in car crashes.  Sadly, many of them don't wear their seatbelts.  The Citrus County Sheriff's Office needs YOUR help in getting the message out -- Buckle Up, Citrus
County!  It's the law....
Cold Cases

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance solving a number of unsolved homicide cases.  Check the link below frequently for added information or new cases.  If you have information to offer
on these homicides...


Citizen Comment
& Bias-Based Profiling


The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide the best possible service to the citizens of Citrus County.  Citizens are encouraged to bring forward favorable
comments as well as...

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