I hope you enjoy your visit, and I welcome the opportunity to share with you our outstanding law enforcement agency.  Our mission at the Sheriff’s office is to improve the quality of life in our community by reducing fear, preventing crime and enforcing the laws while protecting each individual’s freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and North Carolina.  The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has 61 full time sworn Deputies and 5 part-time sworn Deputies.   The Office is responsible for patrolling over 492 square miles and protecting its 55,100 plus population.  Last year the Sheriff’s Office responded to over 24,500 calls for service.

On our web site you will find useful information about Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and a directory of divisions within the Sheriff’s Office.  You will also find links to useful, informative websites.  Currently some of the web pages are under construction but will soon provide useful information concerning news releases, seminars, and community meetings by the Sheriff.  You will also find a place provided for you to send me an email for your suggestions, comments or concerns.  As Sheriff of Franklin County, the Sheriff’s Office stands committed to providing the citizens of Franklin County equal and fair protection under the law.