'Behind the Badge' introduces you to an officer with a glimpse into their personal life. You will learn not only are we here to serve and protect you, but we are real people just like you; we laugh, we cry, we have families, hobbies, weird allergies, and like to enjoy life.

We

#DuvalTrafficTruth , May is #Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Don’t run from commitment. COMMIT to safe riding 🏍✅. Be informed! 📖 Complete a motorcycle rider education and training course for a safer riding experience. Take a class and #RideSmartFL

Join us this summer for

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

On this Memorial Day, let us come together as we honor and remember these heroes and express our gratitude for their selflessness.

May this day serve as a reminder of the cost of our freedom.

#youjso #MemorialDay #weremember #freedom

Today, May 26, 2024, Director of Investigations and Homeland Security Mark Romano, described the events surrounding the officer involved shooting.

As this continues to be an active investigation, we do ask anyone having any information pertaining to this incident to contact the

Police Activity between the 3000 and 4000 block of Main Street. Please avoid this area and use alternative routes.

JAZZ FESTIVAL FINALE

The #jaxjazzfest weekend will conclude today, 'Day 3', with some outstanding performers scheduled. Festival hours today are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The #nws_jax has again advised of a very minimal chance of rain and very HOTTTT!!! Make sure you continue to

🚨 Heads up, #JaxJazzFest Fans🚨

Wow, Jazz lovers, you’ve really shown up! 🎷✨ Daily’s Place is now full of music fans and is at capacity for The Huntertones. But don’t worry, the fun is far from over! You can still head over to Metro Park for Gregory Porter to get your

🎷🎶 #JaxJazzFest Fans 🎶🎺

Great News!! The inclement weather has cleared our area and the festival will be resuming shortly.

Patrons may return to the venue and ready themselves for some more great music.

Thank you to everyone for your cooperation during the weather delay.

🚩 #JaxJazzFest Fans🚩

As a result of the impending weather, Jazz Festival Administration has suspended the event as a safety measure.

For those patrons in Met Park, we ask that you shelter in your vehicles at this time if available. For those not having a vehicle to shelter

🚩 #JaxJazzFest Fans🚩

The #NWS_Jax is advising of the potential for showers and thunderstorms to include lightning that is approaching our area as the evening progresses. We continue to monitor this situation and will advise of show delays as soon as possible if the impending

JAZZ FESTIVAL CONTINUES TODAY

The #JaxJazzFest weekend continues with 'Day 2' today. The hours are 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

The #nws_jax has advised a minimal chance of rain and HOTTTT!!! Make sure you hydrate prior to and during the event.

As there will be two events working

Homicide Investigation Concludes in Arrest

On Monday, June 12, 2023, at approximately 2330 hours, Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 1300 block of Eddy Road in reference to an unresponsive male in the roadway. Upon arrival, the victim, Dylonn

🚨 Beware of Fake Phone Calls/Scams🚨

Recently, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has become aware of various phone scams to include impersonation of our Sheriff, Sheriff T.K. Waters.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will NOT call you asking for money, nor would Sheriff T.K.

Good morning and #HappyFriday , #Jax !

This Memorial Day Weekend, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🙏

Join us as we remember their courage and honor their legacy.

& as always, be safe and kind to each other this weekend.

Reunited and it feels so good!
Lt. Nuria Archbold had no idea what was coming as she was working a community engagement event Tuesday. Her 20-year old daughter, Avery, who's stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii in the U.S. Navy, surprised her with a trip home to Jacksonville.

Sheriff T.K. Waters held a news briefing today, May 23, 2024, and discussed a recent arrest of a JSO Police Officer. Officer A. Lesage who was arrested, resigned from his position as a Law Enforcement Officer and is no longer employed with JSO.

Jazz Fest Begins Today...

The Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition kicks off the four-day festival today, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Florida Theater.

The festival continues May 24 – 26 during the following times: Friday, May 24, from 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25,

The services of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office extend beyond patrolling the Duval County roads. Our Marine Unit provides police services on the waterways not just during your typical boating season but year-round. We educate, so boaters can enjoy their time on the water with