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Sheriff Emery A. Gainey

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Department of Operations

The Department of Operations is comprised of the Patrol Operations Division and the Special Operations Division who report to Major Darrell Bessinger, effective October 2, 2023.

Major Darrell Bessinger

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Sheriff Gainey met with the Florida Agricultural C Sheriff Gainey met with the Florida Agricultural Crime Intelligence Unit today. The mission of the Florida Agricultural Crimes Intelligence Unit is to promote and facilitate the exchange of agricultural related intelligence to law enforcement officers specializing in agriculture crime investigations in the State of Florida. #sheriff #deputysheriff #deputy #lawenforcement

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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