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Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Unit Spotlight: Marine Unit
The services of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office extend beyond patrolling Duval County roads. The members of JSO's Marine Unit provide police services on the waterways not just during your typical boating season but year-round.
Cold Case Spotlight: Megan Simmons and Jazmine Shelton
In 2013, Megan Simmons, 14, and Jazmine Shelton, 13, were excited for a sleepover just before school let out for summer. They were planning on going to the beach the next day. That never happened. A drive-by shooting at Shelton’s mother’s home on Missouri Avenue took both their
JSO Recruiters to Host Virtual Event on Thursday, May 16th
Join agency members this Thursday, May 16, 2024, as they highlight the role of a Corrections Officer for the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Accreditation Public Comment Portal Open Through June 30th
As part of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office annual reaccreditation process, The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®) will host a public comment portal starting today, May 1st through Sunday, June 30, 2024.
Police Officer Malik Daricaud Discharged from Brooks Rehabilitation
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, Police Officer Malik Daricaud was assisting fellow officers in apprehending a wanted suspect when he was shot by the individual.
Join Sheriff Waters for a Walk on Saturday, May 4th
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Sheriff T.K. Waters and members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are scheduled to walk in the Cypress Trails at Nocatee Community to meet with citizens "one-on-one".
Jacksonville's 65 Fallen Officers Remembered at Annual Police Memorial Day Observance
During the evening of Monday, April 15, 2024, survivors, and colleagues gathered at the Fallen Officers Memorial Wall* in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, to pay tribute to the law enforcement professionals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service for this community.
JSO Releases Critical Incident Briefing for the Officer Involved Shooting on March 30th
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, along with the State Attorney’s Office, continue the investigation into the officer involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the 1600 block of Atlantic Boulevard.
Cold Case Spotlight: David Alan Rogers, Jr.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to seek justice for crime victims and their loved ones, both past and present.
Local First Responders Announce New Program
Recently, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit in partnership with the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department and JaxReady started a new program known as the First Responder Awareness Sticker Program.