The Escambia County Budget
This is your window into Escambia County's budget and finances. Use the tools below to learn about the County's unique budget process, view our most frequently asked questions, and explore all of the County's financial information - online, anytime.
Sheriff's Office
Mission Statement
Improving the quality of life and protect the property of all individuals in Escambia County by providing responsible, effective, and efficient law enforcement services to prevent crime and enforce the law with integrity and fairness.
Program Description
The Sheriff’s Office provides County-wide police protection and crime prevention including, but not limited to the following: road patrol, detective investigation, correctional services, court services, crime laboratory, community and school crime prevention programs. The Sheriff functions as an officer of the court in the service of documents and transportation of fugitives and committed persons.
-
The Sheriff’s Office will perform professional, efficient, effective county-wide law enforcement and crime prevention services including: the operation of the civil and criminal court process service, crime laboratory, investigative support, and community and school crime prevention programs. It will also provide a post-incarcerated program that will monitor court ordered rehabilitative programs.
-
The Court Activity Division will provide security to judges and other court personnel to meet the demands presented by a multi-faceted court system through various modes of training.
-
During FY2014-15 the Detention Activity was placed under the Board of County Commissioners, and continues to provide a safe, secure jail in compliance with State rules and regulations. This responsibility includes providing security, administrative requirements, health care, food and laundry services to operate a safe, secure, and constitutional jail in compliance with State standards for an average inmate population of 1,721.