Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

05/24/2026

Detentions Mental Health First Aid Training 💚

Empowering detention professionals with the skills to recognize, respond, and support mental health needs with confidence and compassion.

05/24/2026

This week we provided 700 flyers to the Sheriff’s Office to be distributed to graduates of the Rio Rico High School to raise awareness regarding underage drinking and driving.
Thank you for always supporting the word of prevention!

05/22/2026

Today, we honor and remember Nogales Police Officer Jeremy Brinton, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. His courage, dedication, and service to his community will never be forgotten.

Please keep Deputy Brinton’s family, friends, and brothers and sisters in law enforcement in your thoughts today as we reflect on his legacy and sacrifice. 💙🖤

04/30/2026

🎈👧👦 Feliz Dia del Niño from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office! 👦👧🎈

Today we celebrate the joy, innocence, and dreams of the children in our community who inspire us every day. 💙✨

Our mission goes beyond public safety—we are committed to protecting, guiding, and supporting our youth to ensure they have a safe environment where they can grow, learn, and thrive. 🌟

We are proud to serve and stand alongside our community in building a brighter future for every child. 🚔💫

Stay safe, keep smiling, and never stop dreaming big! 🚀

04/28/2026

🚧 ROAD WORK NOTICE 🚧

Paving operations will be taking place this week on Vereda Patria and adjacent roads. Please plan ahead and help us keep the work zone safe and efficient! 👷‍♂️🚜

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER
All vehicles parked in the right-of-way MUST be moved or they will be towed. 🚗➡️🚫

📍 Affected areas include (but are not limited to):
• Circulo Canada
• All roads east of Circulo Canada

🔹 Remove all vehicles from the roadway and shoulder
🔹 Clear any items from the right-of-way (trash cans, equipment, etc.)

Your cooperation helps crews complete this project quickly and safely. 🙏

Thank you for supporting our road crews and keeping our community safe! 💙

04/28/2026

We are proud to announce that the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has successfully completed the first day of the Santa Cruz County Detention Academy 26-1. Our newest recruits hit the ground running, showing great focus and determination as they begin their journey toward serving our community. It’s a long road ahead, but the foundation starts here.

Check out some of the highlights and photos taken throughout the day! 👇

04/27/2026

Today we honor and remember Jesus “Chuy” Cordova on the anniversary of his ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Chuy served his community with courage, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others. His dedication to duty and the people he served will never be forgotten.

We pause to reflect on his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who had the honor of serving alongside him.

Your courage will never be forgotten. Your sacrifice will never be in vain.

Forever in our hearts.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office

04/24/2026

🚔 National DEA Take Back Initiative – April 25, 2026 🚔

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is proud to participate in the National DEA Take Back Initiative! This event gives our community a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medications. Simply drive up and drop them off for proper destruction — no questions asked.

Note: This event is for families to dispose of unwanted medications. No needles, syringes, inhalers, or batteries will be accepted. For more information, visit DEATakeBack.com.

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Garretts Plaza, 1060 Yavapai Drive, Rio Rico, Arizona, 85648

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and our environment clean by preventing prescription drug misuse.

👉 Help us spread the word! Please share this post with your friends and family so everyone knows where they can safely dispose of their medications.

04/20/2026

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that our regular administrative phone lines are back in full operation. We sincerely appreciate the community’s patience and flexibility while we worked to resolve these technical issues. Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we strive to maintain seamless communication and provide the best possible service to our residents.

Please be advised that the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is currently experiencing a service outage affecting our regular administrative phone lines. If you require immediate assistance from Law Enforcement, Fire, or Medical services, please do not attempt to call our office directly; instead, dial 911 immediately. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we will continue to provide the public with updates as more information becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in ensuring emergency lines remain open for those in urgent need.

04/20/2026

Please be advised that the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office is currently experiencing a service outage affecting our regular administrative phone lines. If you require immediate assistance from Law Enforcement, Fire, or Medical services, please do not attempt to call our office directly; instead, dial 911 immediately. Our team is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we will continue to provide the public with updates as more information becomes available. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in ensuring emergency lines remain open for those in urgent need.