About Highlands county sheriffs office
Welcome to Highlands County Sheriff's Office, a law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Highlands County, Florida. With a team of highly trained professionals and state-of-the-art technology, we strive to maintain peace and order in our community.
Our History
Highlands County Sheriff's Office was established in 1921 with the appointment of J.W. Brown as the first sheriff. Since then, we have grown into a modern law enforcement agency with over 300 employees who are committed to providing quality service to our citizens.
Our Mission
At Highlands County Sheriff's Office, our mission is simple: To serve and protect the people of Highlands County with integrity, professionalism, and compassion. We believe that every citizen deserves equal protection under the law regardless of their race or social status.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services that cater to the needs of our community. Our patrol division is responsible for responding to emergency calls, conducting traffic stops, investigating crimes and accidents while ensuring public safety on roads within Highland county.
We also have specialized units such as K-9 unit which helps us detect drugs or explosives; SWAT team which handles high-risk situations like hostage-taking or barricaded suspects; marine unit which patrols waterways within Highland county; aviation unit which provides aerial support during search-and-rescue operations among others.
Community Outreach Programs
At Highlands County Sheriff's Office we believe that building strong relationships between law enforcement agencies and communities is essential for maintaining peace in society. That’s why we have several outreach programs aimed at fostering positive relationships between police officers and members of our community.
One such program is "Cops & Kids" where deputies visit schools across Highland county teaching children about safety tips like how they can stay safe when walking home from school or playing outside their homes among others. We also organize events like "National Night Out" where residents get an opportunity to interact with police officers while enjoying food music games among other activities.
Technology Advancements
As technology continues advancing so does crime hence it’s important for us at Highland county sheriff’s office keep up-to-date with technological advancements so as not be left behind by criminals who use these technologies against us.
We use advanced technologies such as body cameras worn by deputies during patrols which help capture evidence during investigations; license plate readers installed on patrol cars that scan license plates automatically alerting deputies if there are any stolen vehicles around them among others.
Conclusion
Highlands County Sheriff's Office has been serving its citizens since 1921 providing quality services aimed at maintaining peace order within its jurisdictional boundaries through professional policing practices coupled with advanced technological advancements.
If you need any assistance from us please don’t hesitate contacting us via phone email or visiting one of our offices located across highland county Florida where one will be assisted accordingly by one of our friendly staff members ready assist you anytime day night!