Sheriffs

The job of Sheriff, once thought of as a local position, now requires a global focus. In addition to fighting the effects of crime in their communities - including meth, cargo theft and gang violence - these men and women must work with other law-enforcement agencies on a statewide, federal and even international level to strike at the roots of the problems. Florida Sheriffs do this very well, as Florida's Domestic Security efforts have become a model for the nation.

The Sheriff in each county is elected by the voters. The exception is Miami-Dade County. In Miami-Dade, the chief law-enforcement officer is appointed and goes by the title of Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department. All Sheriffs and the Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department are active members of the Florida Sheriffs Association. Sheriffs serve four-year terms, and have county-wide jurisdiction that includes incorporated as well as unincorporated areas.  Meet the Sheriffs.

Need to contact the Florida Sheriffs’ Offices by mail, phone or fax? 

Download directory as Excel spreadsheet

Learn more

• FL Sheriff Directory
• National Sheriffs Association