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Welcome to the Washington County Sheriff's Office

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News & Updates

Cornelius Community Dinner

The City of Cornelius, in partnership with Centro Cultural de Washington County, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, is excited to announce the Ninth Annual Cornelius Community Dinner on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

October 2024 Newsletter

Check out the Sheriff's Office October Newsletter! Learn about tips for fall festivities, get updates on our community outreach programs, recruitment opportunities, and more!

How are we doing?

We work to cultivate trusting relationships with the communities we serve, and we are committed to evaluating and evolving our practices to better serve our unique and diverse communities.

Online reporting

If you are a victim of criminal activity within unincorporated Washington County and the situation meets specific requirements, you can file a police report online or by calling dispatch.

Obtain a police report

Request a police report through the Public Records Request Center.

Contact Us

Emergency dispatch:
9-1-1
Non-emergency dispatch:
503-629-0111
Records:
503-846-2700
Headquarters & Jail:
503-846-2700
East precinct:
503-846-5900
North precinct:
503-846-5570
Cornelius police:
503-359-1881
Internal Affairs:
503-846-2551