Franklin County Sheriff

Welcome To FCSO's New Website!
The new website for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office now features a variety of new functions that we sincerely hope you will enjoy! Please feel free to use our website as a tool to learn new information, use familiar functions that are now more user-friendly, and stay up to date on the latest news and other media for our agency!
This Is Your Sheriff's Office
Our deputy and civilian employees play a vital role in how our agency serves Franklin County's communities. We encourage you to explore our new website for information about the services and programs provided and departments within our agency.
Move Over Campaign
Community Intervention and Diversion Unit

Working collaboratively with Netcare, deputies and clinicians respond to requests for service that involve individuals who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse crisis. Our goal is to divert individuals struggling with these issues from jail when possible and divert them into appropriate community services available to them.

Read more about CID by clicking here.
Halloween Safety Tips For Trick-Or-Treating

Be Seen! Wear bright colored costumes, or add your own reflective tape so motorist can spot you.
Stay with your Crew! Accompany small children to each door and never accept rides from strangers.
Stop at well-lit homes! Only visit well-lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
Avoid the Street! Only walk on sidewalks. If not possible, walk along the far edge of the road facing traffic.

meet the sheriff

As your Franklin County Sheriff, I serve as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Franklin County.

Per the Ohio Revised Code I am tasked with the responsibility of preserving the peace of the public, overseeing the enforcement of court orders and providing courthouse security, and supervising both of the Franklin County Corrections Centers. Rest assured, my staff and I are dedicated to fulfilling this role with the utmost honor, integrity, and respect. It is a privilege to do so, and we look forward to working together to provide you with exemplary public service.

Your Sheriff,
Dallas Baldwin