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Sheriff Chad D. Scott

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The Department of Operations is comprised of the Patrol Operations Division and the Special Operations Division who report to Major Darrell Bessinger.

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Spring Break is almost here and we’re bringing the Spring Break is almost here and we’re bringing the fun to you! The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a week of FREE spring break fun for families, starting March 16th. You can catch members of our agency including our Public Information and Community Services Division, out in Micanopy, Hawthorne, Waldo, and Archer throughout the week. Get ready to play jumbo versions of your childhood favorites like Candyland, Jenga, and more , plus enjoy free food to keep you energized while you play! We truly love connecting with our community, and this is a laid-back, family-friendly way to get to know the people behind the badge. We hope to see you there!
𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆! The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office 𝐖𝐄’𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆! The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Cadets! Apply now through the link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachuasheriff Questions? Contact our Human Resources Bureau at 352-367-4040 Or reach out directly to our Recruitment & Retention Specialist, Larry Risher, at lrisher@acso.us or 352-647-2908 Join our family, where we are ACSO: 𝐀lways 𝐂ommitted 𝐭o 𝐒erving 𝐎thers

How to Find the Alachua County Sheriff's Office

2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 367-4000

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Administration Building is located off SE Hawthorne Road in Gainesville, Florida.

For visitation at the Jail, that facility is located at 3333 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609.

Please note: our building lobbies are not staffed or equipped to handle emergencies 24 hours a day. If you need help right away, never hesitate to call 911.

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