Sumter County Sheriff's Office

The Cold Case Files

We added a section for our Cold Cases and encourage anyone with any information pertaining to the listed cases to contact us.

Sheriff's Office Accreditation

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is now accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. and recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Click here to read more about it!

Sumter County "Most Wanted"

We have the SCSO Most Wanted section online. If you have information on the whereabouts or activities of any person on the list, please call the TIP HOTLINE at 1- 800 -423-TIPS
Click here to go the "Most Wanted" page

CodeRED Emergency System

Sumter County has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas of the County in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boil-water notice, missing child or evacuation notices).
Read more and sign up today!

Vial of Life Program

The "Vial Of Life" program is designed to provide needed information to emergency personnel in situations where you are unable to do so.

To learn how you can participate click here.

Sheriff Bill Farmer
Sheriff Farmer

It is a honor to serve as your Sheriff here in Sumter County.
I take great pride in the ccomplishments
of this office. With a clear vision for the future, we are doing our best to make Sumter County a place you are, and will continue to be, proud to call your home.

Sheriff's Personal History

Sheriff's Accomplishments

DHS Threat Advisory Level