Word From The Sheriff

Welcome and thank you for visiting the official website of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is founded on the principles of service, integrity, respect, courage, compassion, and caring for others.  With a staff of over 135 dedicated men and women, we are committed to providing professional law enforcement services through well-trained staff, technology, crime prevention and a results-oriented, proactive approach to public safety. 

As we continuously seek out new ways to enhance the public’s accessibility to our office and assorted services, this site has been designed with those we serve in mind.   It is my desire to improve our ability to reach the public using technology to increase the speed, accuracy, and availability of law enforcement data that is so vital in today's information driven world.  Within this website you will find a breakdown of our organization, services we offer, employment information, our history, safety tips, and many other helpful resources designed to keep you informed.

Please visit our website regularly.  I hope you find the information on this site helpful and thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Sheriff John Hanlin