Keeping The Peace,

Earning Your Trust

Policies & Procedures

At the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, our commitment to keeping the peace and earning your trust is unwavering. With a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals, we strive to maintain safety, security, and order in our community.

In the Community

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is deeply committed to being an active and engaged member of the community. Through various fundraisers, outreach efforts, and programs, the Sheriff’s Office strives to build positive relationships with the residents they serve. The dedication of the Sheriff’s Office to community involvement sets a shining example and ensures a collaborative effort towards a safer and more vibrant Monterey County.

Quick Links & Services

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Corrections Division

  • To view our up-to-date In Custody Log, please click here.

  • To read information regarding the visitation schedule, jail rules, commissary information, and more, please click here.

  • If you have reason to visit an incarcerated person housed at the County Jail, click here to sign-up for Professional Visiting Appointments.

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Careers With Us

  • Click here to see all open positions and learn why Monterey County is the greatest place on earth to live and work.

  • Interested in a career in Law Enforcement? Apply for one of our internships or the Explorer program to get experience for your career! Click here to learn more.

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Services We Offer

  • For information regarding Arrest Records, please click here.

  • Click here to learn more and apply.

  • For information regarding our Civil Division's contact information, please click here.

  • For information on Crime & Incident Reports, as well as, what to submit and who to contact, please click here.

  • For an extensive lsit of all of our departments forms and documents, please click here.

  • The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Records Division offers LiveScan Fingerprinting. Click here to learn more.

  • For information regarding Property and Evidence, please click here.

  • For information regarding Vehicle Releases, please click here.

  • To learn more about the Work Alternative Program, please click here.

Press Releases

Team Spotlight

The Drone Unit

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Drones have become an invaluable asset in law enforcement, as they provide an aerial perspective that was once only accessible through expensive helicopters or manned aircraft. Equipped with high-resolution cameras and thermal imaging capabilities, these unmanned aerial vehicles can swiftly cover large areas, monitor suspicious activities, and assist in search and rescue missions. By deploying drones, our department has significantly enhanced community safety, enabling us to respond swiftly to emergencies, monitor high-crime areas, and gather crucial real-time data for effective decision-making. Additionally, the use of drones not only minimizes potential risks for our personnel, but also offers cost-effective solutions that benefit both taxpayers and law enforcement agencies alike.

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