Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Honored to Serve& Protect
Serving with excellence, integrity & honor
Our Mission
We are committed to upholding the Constitution of the United States and the laws of Florida with excellence and integrity. We strive to reduce crime while providing fair and equal treatment for all — we are honored to serve and protect.
Why OCSO ↗200K
Residents Protected
Plus millions of visitors
325
Sworn Deputies
Serving every district
110
Civilian Professionals
Behind every call
17
Specialized Divisions
Land, water & air
Every corner of the county, covered
Divisions at OCSO
Every call, a different mission
From the sugar-white beaches to the northern backroads — on land, on water, and in the air.
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Patrol
Around-the-clock road patrol and traffic enforcement across every district.
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K-9 Unit
Highly trained dog teams supporting patrol, narcotics detection, and search operations.
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Marine & Beach Patrol
Protecting the waterways and world-famous beaches of the Emerald Coast.
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School Resource Officers
Dedicated deputies serving in schools throughout the county, keeping students safe.
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Honor Guard
Representing the OCSO with distinction at ceremonies, memorials, and official events.
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Investigations
Criminal and special investigations pursuing justice for the citizens of Okaloosa County.
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Special Response Team
Highly trained tactical deputies ready for the county's most critical incidents.
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“Our mission is to provide the highest level of public safety obtainable for our citizens and visitors — and I feel privileged to call this community home.”
Sheriff Eric Aden
Okaloosa County Sheriff · FBI National Academy graduate
Excellence & Integrity
One Team.
One Mission.
From the beaches to the backroads, every deputy and civilian professional at OCSO wears the same star and answers to the same standard — serving Okaloosa County with excellence and integrity.
JoinThe Team ▶Rooted in the community
More than enforcement — partnership. Our programs put deputies shoulder-to-shoulder with the people they serve.
How can we help?
Citizen services, always on
From records requests to anonymous tips — most services start right here, no phone call required.
Submit a Tip
See something? Say something — completely anonymously, day or night.
Get Started ↗File a Complaint
Report a non-emergency incident directly to the Sheriff's Office.
Get Started ↗Records Requests
Request public records, incident reports, and arrest information.
Get Started ↗Vacation Security Check
Going out of town? Request extra patrol of your home while you're away.
Get Started ↗In an emergency, always call 911. Non-emergency: North Okaloosa 850-689-5705 · South Okaloosa 850-651-7400
Join OCSO
Answer the call.
Sworn, civilian, or volunteer — every path at OCSO ends the same way: serving the people of Okaloosa County.
Deputy Sheriff
Patrol, investigations, marine, K-9 — start where the action is.
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Safety and order at the Okaloosa County Jail.
Apply ↗CivilianCommunications
Be the calm voice on the county's worst day — dispatch 911.
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Serve your community without wearing the star full-time.
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