🚗We have new dates posted for the Teen Driver Challenge!🚗 This FREE hands-on course is designed to give teens valuable driver training under the supervision of SCSO staff. Here are the dates & the link - bit.ly/3LPbwfC - for more info: 8/31 9/21 10/19 11/16 #MySCSO

Do you smell that...the smell of candy!!??🍫🍭🍬 A little over 2 months until our 5th Annual SCSO Halloween Drive-thru, and you don't want to miss it! Check our event page for details and mark your calendars. 🎃👻💀 facebook.com/share/vZsavQH4…

After a storm, unlicensed contractors/scammers seem to follow. Before you sign a contract or make a down payment, make certain you are hiring a licensed contractor to do repair work. Click this link to verify license w/ the FL Dept of Bus. & Prof. Reg.: bit.ly/46X2VRc

SCSO is pleased to announce funding for a High Visibility Enforcement initiative for pedestrian & bicycle safety. Read full news release at link: bit.ly/4cwUcq9

Sandbag info from Sarasota County Gov.

It's week 2 of #backtoschool -- Making sure our kids arrive at school safely is everyone's responsibility! 🚌

We are on scene of a school bus crash in the Publix parking lot at Blackburn Rd & US41 – along with Sarasota Schools & FHP Southwest Florida. There were no children on the bus at the time of the accident, but the bus driver was transported to the hospital. FHP is investigating this accident.

#HIRING - Seeking Investigative Aide & Certified Addiction Counselor to support investigations & help individuals with addiction. Passionate individuals committed to making a meaningfully impact are encouraged to apply. Learn more & apply online here: bit.ly/3tTo1kq

“We’re confident, by working with our federal partners, we can help bring more awareness to this type of sophisticated fraud…,” Sheriff Hoffman said. “We remain committed to bringing these scammers to justice through the dedicated work of our detectives.” News release below👇

🚧⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️🚧 N Indiana Ave at E Dearborn St. is flooded. Remember, never drive through standing water. Please seek alternate routes and drive safe!

Wishing all of you a fun and safe Labor Day from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office!   #MySCSO #LaborDay #DoNotLabor #RestandRelax #BeSafe #LaborDay2024

#HIRING - SCSO is offering a Corrections Deputy Sponsorship. Learn more & apply online here: bit.ly/3tTo1kq #MySCSO #MySCSOCareers #SCSOCareersStartHere #applyonline #hiring #lawenforcementjobs #JoinOurTeam

SCSO SIS detectives, w/ SWAT, executed a search warrant in Nokomis on 8/29, where they located: • 715.8g of methamphetamine • 114.5g of fentanyl • 2.9g of buprenorphine hydrochloride (suboxone) Timothy Matthews 3/20/68 & Tyler Matthews 12/24/88 arrested & charged.

All northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at Seminole Dr. (in south county) are shut down due to a serious crash. All through traffic should use alternate routes of travel.

All lanes on U.S. 41 at Seminole Dr. have been reopened following a crash that occurred earlier this afternoon.

#HIRING - Are you interested in working with SCSO? Take a look at all of our new openings including -- Case Manager & Part-time Assistant Quartermaster. Learn more about & apply online here: bit.ly/3tTo1kq #MySCSO #MySCSOCareers #SCSOCareersStartHere #applyonline

#HIRING - Are you interested in working with SCSO? Take a look at this new opening -- School Safety Deputy Learn more about all openings & apply online here: bit.ly/3tTo1kq #MySCSO #MySCSOCareers #SCSOCareersStartHere #applyonline #hiring #lawenforcementjobs

👶 It's #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek ! Let's buckle up our little ones for EVERY ride, EVERY time. Making sure your child's car seat is correctly installed & appropriate for their age & size can make all the difference. Let's keep our children safe & sound on the road. 🚙

Come see us TOMORROW at the LWRBA Tradeshow Tailgate. We would love to tell you about the many job opportunities at SCSO! See the details below! #MySCSO #SCSOCareersStartHere #recruiting #CareersStartHere

SCSO is investigating a school bus crash involving two other vehicles at 7:13 a.m. this morning at Laurel Rd. and S. Tamiami Tr. No children were on the school bus when the accident occurred. No roads are closed as a result of the accident. News Release: bit.ly/47FrrXl