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Welcome

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office serves as the County’s only local law enforcement agency. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, incorporated in 1861. Our long standing motto of “A Tradition of Service” speaks to our employee’s commitment to protect and serve the citizens and visitors of Douglas County. We remain dedicated to maintaining the quality of life enjoyed throughout our community, and ensure our county is a safe place to live, work and visit.

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News & Annoucments

Grant Ave. Walmart Evacuated due to Bomb Threat; Sherriff’s Office Asking Public to Avoid Area
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Grant Ave. Walmart Evacuated due to Bomb Threat; Sherriff’s Office Asking Public to Avoid Area
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office evacuated Walmart on Gra...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Clears Grant Avenue Walmart to Open Following Reported Threat
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Clears Grant Avenue Walmart to Open Following Reported Threat
At approximately 3:30pm the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office ...
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Parade of Lights Route and Road Closures
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Parade of Lights Route and Road Closures
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the...
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Sheriff’s Office Activity around Walker Street – Public Advised to Stay Clear of Area
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Sheriff’s Office Activity around Walker Street – Public Advised to Stay Clear of Area
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was serving a search warrant...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on the Lookout for Person of Interest Jessie Avalos; Seeking Public Assistance
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on the Lookout for Person of Interest Jessie Avalos; Seeking Public Assistance
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate ...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County School District are hosting an Online Safety and Awareness Class for Parents
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Douglas County School District are hosting an Online Safety and Awareness Class for Parents
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with th...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Involved in Chase of Parolee
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Involved in Chase of Parolee
On November 16, 2021 at 4:45 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s ...
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Local Motorcycle Gang Member
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Local Motorcycle Gang Member
On Friday, October 22, 2021, Jay Prater a local resident of ...
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Burgers for Badges raises $15,000 for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
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Burgers for Badges raises $15,000 for Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
The fourth annual Burgers for Badges fundraiser to support t...
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Upcoming Events

Online Safety and Awareness Class

DCSO in collaboration with the Douglas County School District have partnered with the Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit to host a training for parents about safe online practices for kids and teens. The class is free for the public to attend and will be held on Wednesday, December 15th at the Douglas County Community Center from 6PM-8PM.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn directly from Detectives who are actively trying to keep our children safe. For more questions, please contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Administration at 775-782-9901.

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