Sheriffs Office

Lake County Sheriff s Office is a county department of Lake County, Fla. The department s mission is to continually strive to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Lake County through service to the community by working together to provide effective crime prevention, law enforcement and judicial support. Lake County Sheriff s Office encourages the development of the following character qualities in its staff: integrity, professionalism, leadership, loyalty, commitment, community and accountability. The department s Web site features profiles of the counties ten most-wanted criminals. Located in central Florida, Lake County s southeast corner is less than 10 miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. The county has more than 250,000 residents.

The Lake County Sheriff s Office, located in Tavares, Fla., protects residents lives and property through the enforcement of local, state and federal laws. It also responds to requests for service and assists in ensuring a safe and peaceful environment. The Lake County Sheriff s Office operates a communication center that maintains a multichannel police system and provides communication services for police, fire and emergency medical assistance. The office has a K-9 team that handles issues related to drug intervention, tracking, and searches for persons, buildings and evidence. The Lake County Sheriff s Office also maintains a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team that specializes in bomb disposal and hostage and barricaded gunman situations.