Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The mission of this department is to serve and protect persons and property in Jefferson County. The responsibilities associated with this mission are many. They include enforcement of federal and state laws; maintaining the peace and order of the county; protecting personal safety and property; assisting citizens in urgent situations; and providing public safety education and information.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office now uses CodeRED by ONSOLVE for general and emergency notifications. CodeRED is a FREE emergency notification system available to all Jefferson County residents that will send you alerts concerning time-sensitive and/or emergency information that may impact your area via phone calls, text messages, emails, the CodeRED app, and social media.Jefferson County encourages you to actively participate in emergency preparedness by remaining informed. Cell phones must be registered by YOU to receive these notices, so be sure to register today to receive the information you need, when it matters, regarding events such as:

Wildfire Alerts
Evacuation Notices
Natural Disasters
Road Closures/Traffic Alerts
Hazardous Materials Spills
xtreme Weather Notifications
Criminal Activities
Shelter in Place/Lockdowns
Health Alerts/Advisories
Boil Water Advisories
Missing Persons/Children

The CodeRED Mobile Alert app is available for free in the App Store or via Google Play. Your contact information remains private and will only be used for emergency, or at your request, general notifications. Don’t wait! Start receiving notifications that could save your life. Sign up by clicking the link at the top of this page today!