Welcome to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

Here at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, we are committed to protecting, serving and supporting our community! Want to be a part of a great team? We are hiring!!! Visit our careers page to learn about employment opportunities!

Always Committed to Serving Others

  • Sheriff Emery A. Gainey
  • Alachua County Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicles - Ford Explorer and Chevy Tahoe
    Welcome to ACSO!
  • Alachua County Sheriff's Office Motor Unit Deputy at Florida Field next to the Bull Gator statue
    This is Gator country!
  • Alachua County School Resource Deputies and Kids at a Cookies With A Cop event at their school
    Juvenile Relations Bureau
  • Deputy Avery on a Sheriff's Office Harley Davidson motorcycle
    Motor Unit
  • Joint Aviation Unit crewmembers working a call
    Aviation
  • Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle and ShandsCair helicopter
  • Alachua County Law Enforcement Memorial
    Honor Guard
  • Stolen vehicle in Newnan's Lake with Rowing Team in background
  • Training
  • Image of the Sheriff's Office helicopter with American Flag in background
    Aviation
  • Alligator under arrest in a patrol car
  • Crime Scene Photo
  • Rural Services Deputies
    Rural Services Unit
  • SWAT Team members and a K-9 walking back after an incident
  • Communications Center
  • ACSO Bike Team
  • We are united.
  • K-9 Gauge
  • MOURT Unit
  • Forensics Unit

Service To The Community

Your Sheriff’s Office remains committed to building and developing relationships with the community we serve, through the services and information we can provide, to enhance your personal safety and quality of life.

victim advocates
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