Duration: 8 hours (two 4-hour sessions) Session 1: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Session 2: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Prerequisite: Walton County Sheriff’s Office Basic Firearms class, without the basic class you will not… Read More
The Basic Civilian Firearms Safety Program is held multiple times per year and is a six-hour course from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM detailing the basic safety and shooting fundamentals for most handguns. It is generally held on Saturdays and… Read More
The Citizen Volunteer Program consists of two branches: the Citizen Posse and the Citizen Volunteer. Both are non-sworn positions and volunteers are not armed. Citizen Volunteer Unit The Citizen Volunteer Unit focuses on individuals who wish to bring their talents… Read More
The CrimeStoppers program enables citizens to ANONYMOUSLY report individuals who are known or suspected of committing criminal acts in our community. CrimeStoppers cases are featured in news, television, and radio announcements. When you call in a tip which leads to… Read More
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the best service possible to the citizens of Walton County. The newly launched Handle with Care program is designed to meet the needs of residents who may require special assistance during… Read More
The Neighborhood Watch program was created to obtain citizen involvement in discouraging and preventing residential crime. Neighborhood Watch is one of the most effective and least expensive ways to prevent crime and reduce fear. Creating a neighborhood watch can help prevent burglaries… Read More
Senior Citizens are the fastest-growing segment of our population, and that growth can also mean an increased likelihood of crime. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to educating and assisting Walton County’s senior population to reduce the possibility of… Read More
Each year, children look forward to waking up and unwrapping presents from Santa. For this reason, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing the perfect Christmas morning to as many children and families in need as possible. Santa… Read More
In 2014, the Sheriff’s Office started its first Explorer Post. Participants are exposed to the law enforcement field by interacting with law enforcement officers and getting involved with a variety of programs and projects featuring safety, training, and service. The… Read More
Did you know that teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than any other driver? The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety of our young drivers and is offering a… Read More
