Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Hernando County Sheriff's Office | |
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Abbreviation | HCSO |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1845 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Operations jurisdiction | USA |
Size | 589 sq mi |
Population | 194,515 |
Legal jurisdiction | Hernando County |
Governing body | Hernando County Board of Commissioners |
General nature | |
Operational structure | |
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The Hernando County Sherrif's Office (HCSO) serves as the primary law enforcement agency for a population of 194,515 residents across 589 square miles (1,530 km2) in Hernando County, Florida, United States.
History
The sheriff's office commenced operations on 1865.
Organization
The current sheriff is Al Nienhuis.[1]
The HCSO is divided into three bureaus:
- The Law Enforcement Operations Bureau oversees the patrol, and the criminal investigations division.
- The Judicial Bureau which oversees the Detention Division.
- Administrative Bureau which oversees Information Technology division and Communications division.
References
- ^ a b "Aug. 20 Primary Meet the Candidates: Hernando County Sheriff". Hernando Sun. July 22, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.