Our mission at the Sheriff's Office is to improve the quality of life in our community by reducing fear, preventing crime and enforcing the law while protecting each individual's freedoms guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
Putnam County is located approximately 60 miles south of Jacksonville and 30 miles west of St. Augustine. The county's land area is 807 square miles and includes the communities of Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Pomona Park and Welaka. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office serves a population of about 70,000 people.